The Plebiscite is for changing the name of Compostela Valley Province to the Province of Davao de Oro.
(Early morning) December 5 during a net-teleradio program “Radio De Oro” hosted by Executive Assistant IV Alfonso L. Tabas Jr. at the provincial capitol, the governor encouraged the people of the province to go out and support the plebiscite on December 7 (Saturday) by voting for “YES” or “OO” and to be part of the biggest history in the province.
“As per official ballots question “Pumapayag ka ba na palitan ang pangalan ng lalawigan ng Compostela Valley at gawing Davao De Oro alinsunod sa Batas Republika bilang 11297?” “Your YES can change our province’s history. Make it count this December 7, 2019. Mag-yes ta ninyo ha, the governor said.
On the other hand, On November 28, 2019 President Rodrigo Duterte through his Executive Secretary Salvador C. Medialdea issued and order declaring December 7, 2019 a special non-working holiday in Compostela Valley.
This is to give the people in our province an opportunity to vote in the plebiscite on the aforementioned date,” said governor Uy.
Meanwhile, the governor explained how to cast your vote by simply follow the instructions.
Who can vote? All qualified and duly registered voters of the province as of May 13, 2019 national and local elections.
Step-1, Go to your designated voting precincts. This may be the same precinct you went to vote during the May 2019 local and national elections.
Step 2, Look for your name on the voter’s list posted by your precincts. Here, you can verify your registration and assigned room.
Step 3, Follow the instruction set by the officer-in-charge and get your ballot.
Step 4, write “Yes” or “Oo” on the blank beside the question, and submit your ballot accordingly.
“Busa adto nata sa atong tagsa-tagsa ka presinto aron makabuto, makapartisipar, ug mamahimong kabahin sa usa sa mga giilang labing bililhon ug halandumong kasysayan sa probinsya,” said Governor Uy. (Rey Antibo, ID Comval)
