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36 ENHANCING ELECTIONS AS INSTRUMENTS OF DEMOCRACY IN THE ASEAN REGION

3. Summon the parties to a controversy pending before it,
issue subpoena duces tecum, and take testimony in any

investigation or hearing before it, and delegate such power
to any officer of the commission who shall be a member

of the Philippine Bar.

4. When necessary, avail itself of the assistance of any national
or local enforcement agency and/or instrumentality of the

government to execute under its direct and immediate

supervision any of its final decisions, orders, instructions, or
rulings.

5. Punish contempt listed in the Rules of Court in the procedure

and with penalties provided therein. Any violation of any final
and executory decision, order, or ruling of the commission

shall constitute contempt thereof.

6. Enforce and execute its decisions, directives, orders, and
instructions which shall have precedence over those

emanating from any other authority, except the Supreme

Court and those issued in habeas corpus proceedings.

7. Prescribe the forms to be used in the election, plebiscite,
or referendum.

8. Procure by public bidding any supplies, equipment, materials,

or services needed for the holding of the election.

9. Prescribe the use or adoption of the latest technological and

electronic devices, taking into account the situation prevailing
in the area and the funds available for the purpose.