How shall the votes cast for the party-list be counted?
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Because the voting will be at large, and not by sector, all votes obtained by a party regardless of constituency will be tallied on a nationwide basis.
The percentage of votes garnered by a party shall be computed in relation to the total votes cast for the party-list nationwide.
* How shall party-list seats be allocated?
[See Veterans Federation Party, et al. vs. Commission on Elections, et al. (G. R. No. 136781, 06 October 2000)].
Party-list seats shall be allocated as follows:
[1] The parties shall be ranked from highest to lowest based on the number and percentage of votes garnered during the elections;
[2] Only a maximum of three seats may be allowed per party. Seats are allocated at the rate of one seat per 2% of votes obtained; and
[3] Unallocated seats shall be distributed among the parties which have not yet obtained the maximum 3 seats, provided they have mustered at least 2% of votes.
The variance of percentage in excess of 2% or 4% (equivalent to 1 or 2 seats that have already been obtained, respectively) shall be ranked and be the basis for allocating the remaining seats.
* Will the names of nominees be included in the certified list of registered parties?
No. The names of the party-list nominees shall not be shown on the certified list of participating parties.
* What is the importance of the list of nominees and of their ranking therein?
In case the party obtains the required number of votes, the nominees listed shall be proclaimed by Comelec according of their ranking in said list.
* What are the limitations on party-list nominations?
[1] A person may be nominated by one party in one (1) list only;
[2] Only persons who have given their consent in writing and under oath may be named in the list;
[3] The list shall not include any candidate for any elective office in the same election or has lost his bid for an elective office in the immediately preceding election; and
[4] No change of name or alteration of the order of nominees shall be allowed after the list has been submitted to the Comelec except in valid cases of substitution.
2007 Elections
