Monsod recognized for PH electoral reforms

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Former Comelec Chair Christian Monsod to receive Joe C. Baxter award for helping promote transparency in the Philippine electoral system

MANILA, Philippines – Former Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Christian Monsod will receive the Joe C. Baxter Award from the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) for instituting key reforms in the Philippine electoral system.

In a statement on Saturday, October 27, Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Cusia Jr announced that Monsod will receive the award on November 5 in ceremonies in Washington, D.C. marking the 25th anniversary of the IFES.

Cuisia said Monsod was chosen as this year’s recipient for helping build transparent processes and ensuring greater participation of traditionally marginalized communities in the Philippine elections.

Monsod is also the founder of the Legal Network for Truthful Elections (LENTE) and a leading figure of the National Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel).

“We congratulate Chairman Monsod for empowering the Filipino people with his legacy of electoral reforms,” Cuisia, former Namfrel chair, said. “We thank IFES not only for this recognition of Chairman Monsod’s contributions but also for its own efforts to help strengthen the Philippine electoral process.”

The IFES presents the Joe C. Baxter Award annually to individuals whose skills, dedication and sacrifices in the field of election administration epitomize the mission of IFES. These individuals must embody the spirit of former IFES Senior Advisor for Election Administration Joe C. Baxter who was committed to the principles of local ownership, transparency and sustainability of electoral administration.

The presentation of the award is the highlight of the US Election Program that IFES is hosting in Washington between November 4 and 7.

Over 300 election officials, parliamentarians and diplomats from over 50 countries will be in the US capital to observe US presidential elections as well as discuss elections and voting from comparative international perspectives.

IFES is a Washington-based NGO that was established in 1987 to support citizen’s right to participate in free and fair elections around the globe. It has worked in over 135 countries, including the Philippines. – Rappler.com

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