Who checks the signatures?
Philippines
Answer
Agency responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms
Source
Republic Act No. 6735 'The Initiative andReferendum Act'
http://www.chanrobles.com/republicactno6735.htm#.UMhZ8Gd32uI
Sec. 7. Verification ofSignatures.— The Election Registrar shall verify the signatures on the basis ofthe registry list of voters, voters' affidavits and voters identification cardsused in the immediately preceding election.
