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Timeline of the 2016 Philippine general election

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The following are events related to the 2016 Philippine general election in general, as well as events concerning the presidential campaigns of individuals vying for presidency for 2016.

Events

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Before 2015

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Date Event Source
September 2011 Jejomar Binay announced his intention to run for President. [1]
October 20, 2014 Roy Señeres announce his intent to run as president. [2]

2015

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Date Event Source
May 8, 2015 Deadline of registration for new party-list groups and submission of manifestations of intent for existing party-lists. [3]
July 31, 2015 Mar Roxas officially launched his presidential campaign. [4]
September 16, 2015 Grace Poe officially launched her presidential campaign. [5]
October 11, 2015 Roy Señeres formally launched his presidential campaign at the Liwasang Bonifacio in Manila. [6]
October 12–16, 2015 Filing of Certificate of Candidacy (COCs) for President down to Municipal Councilor level.

The following individuals filed their certificate of candidacy to run for president (and vice president):
October 12: Jejomar Binay (with Gringo Honasan)[7]
October 15: Grace Poe (with Chiz Escudero),[8] Mar Roxas (with Leni Robredo)[9]
October 16: Martin Diño,[10] Miriam Santiago (with Bongbong Marcos),[11] Roy Señeres[12]

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October 13, 2015 Miriam Defensor Santiago officially launched her presidential campaign. [14]
October 29, 2015 Martin Diño withdraws his certificate of candidacy to run as president. [15]
November 21, 2015 Rodrigo Duterte officially launched his presidential campaign. [16]
November 27, 2015 Rodrigo Duterte filed his certificate of candidacy as a substitute candidate for Martin Diño. [17]

2016

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Date Event Source
January 9, 2016 Start of election gun ban [18]
January 10, 2016 Start of Election period[19]
February 5, 2015 Roy Señeres withdraws his presidential campaign citing health reasons. [20]
February 9, 2016 Start of Campaign period for president, vice president, senators and party-lists [19]
March 24–25, 2016 Campaign ban [19]
March 26, 2016 Start of Campaign period for district representatives and local officials [19]
April 9, 2016 Start of casting of ballots for overseas absentee voters. (until May 9, 2016) [19]
April 27–29, 2016 Casting of ballots for local absentee voters [19]
May 7, 2016 End of campaign period [19]
May 8–9, 2016 Campaign ban [19]
May 9, 2016 Election Day [19]
January 15, 2016 End of Election period[19]
June 30, 2016 Start of term of winning candidates [19]

Summary

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Presidential campaign

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References

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  1. ^ Araullo, Atom (September 13, 2011). "Binay wants to run for president in 2016". ABS-CBN News Online.
  2. ^ Guanzon, Alvin T. (2014-10-20). "Señeres bares presidential plans". Manila Standard Today. Retrieved 2015-09-27.
  3. ^ Bueza, Mark (27 March 2015). "Filing of candidacies of 2016 bets set for Oct 12-16". Rappler. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
  4. ^ "FULL TEXT: 'Walang iba kundi si Mar Roxas'". Rappler. August 1, 2015. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
  5. ^ "FULL TEXT: Grace Poe's declaration of 2016 presidential bid". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved September 17, 2015.
  6. ^ Jimenea, Lalaine (2015-10-07). "Duterte to launch presidential bid in Paoay?". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 2015-10-08.
  7. ^ Viray, Patricia Lourdes; Adel, Rosette (12 October 2015). "Binay-Honasan tandem first to file candidacy". Philippine Star. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
  8. ^ Elemia, Camille (15 October 2015). "Grace Poe, Chiz Escudero file COC". Rappler. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
  9. ^ Cupin, Bea (15 October 2015). "Roxas, Robredo file candidacies". Rappler. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
  10. ^ Bueza, Michael (24 October 2015). "Did PDP–Laban bet Diño err in filing COC for president?". Rappler. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
  11. ^ "balita.com/miriam-santiago-files-coc-for-president/". Balita. 16 October 2015. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
  12. ^ Macasero, Ryan (16 October 2015). "OFW party-list Rep. Roy Señeres joins presidential race". Rappler. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
  13. ^ Bueza, Mark (27 March 2015). "Filing of candidacies of 2016 bets set for Oct 12-16". Rappler. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
  14. ^ Bartolome, Jessica; Sisante, Jam (October 13, 2015). "Miriam announces presidential run in 2016". GMA News and Public Affairs. Retrieved 2015-10-13.
  15. ^ Takumi, Rie. "Martin Diño withdraws candidacy for president, names Duterte as substitute". gmanetwork.com. Retrieved October 29, 2015.
  16. ^ "Duterte makes a stand". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved November 22, 2015.
  17. ^ Duterte files COC for president – GMA News Online.
  18. ^ Crismundo, Mike (January 3, 2016). "Comelec total gun ban to start on January 9, 2016". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved March 22, 2016.
  19. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k INQUIRER.net. "Comelec sets election calendar towards May 2016 polls". newsinfo.inquirer.net. Retrieved 2015-08-21.
  20. ^ "Roy Señeres withdraws from presidential race". Philippine Daily Inquirer. February 5, 2016. Retrieved February 5, 2016.
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