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10. Carry out a continuing and systematic campaign through
newspapers of general circulation, radios and other forms of

media to educate the public and fully inform the electorate
about election laws, procedures, decisions, and other matters

relative to the work and duties of the commission and the
necessity of clean, orderly, and honest electoral processes.

11. Enlist non-partisan groups or organizations of citizens from

the civic, youth, professional, educational, business, or labor

sectors known for their probity, impartiality, and integrity with
the membership and capability to undertake a coordinated
operation and activity to assist it in the implementation of

the provisions of the code and the resolutions, orders and

instructions of the commission for the purpose of ensuring
free, orderly, and honest elections in any constituency. Such
groups or organizations shall function under the direct and

immediate control and supervision of the commission.

12. Conduct hearings or controversies pending before it in the

cities or provinces upon proper motion of any party, taking
into consideration the materiality and number of witnesses

to be presented, the situation prevailing in the area, and the
fund available for the purpose.

13. Fix other reasonable periods for pre-election requirements
so that voters shall not be deprived of their right to suffrage
and certain groups of rights granted them in the code.