Festive filing of candidacy prohibited: Comelec
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will ban the festive filing of the certificate of candidacy (COC) of those who want to participate in the 2022 elections. Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez …
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Comelec, PNP warn vs e-money transfer vote-buying in Election 2022
Even before the candidates’ campaign for Election 2022 began, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) warned on Thursday of possible rampant vote-buying using new technology. …
Ex-Comelec officials warn vs abuse of substitution
Politicians can take advantage of the substitution of election candidates, especially as they see it can be done at the national level in 2016, according to 2 former commissioners of …
Target number of voters might not be met: Comelec
An official of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is skeptical that the target number of voters for the 2022 election may not be reached due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Before …
Voter registration in NCR Plus resumes May 17: Comelec
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced that the voter registration in NCR Plus would resume on Monday, May 17, after it was placed under general community quarantine (GCQ) beginning May …
Campaign restrictions expected for 2022 elections: Comelec
The change in campaigning which is considered a “superspreader event” such as political rallies in the upcoming elections would be restricted, according to the Commission on Elections (Comelec). “Because of …
New 2022 elections guidelines to be finalized in May or June: Comelec
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will finalize the guidelines for the elections to be held next year amid the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Comelec Commissioner Antonio Kho Jr., the Comelec’s …
Voting hours likely to be extended by 2 to 3 hours: Comelec
Commission on Elections (Comelec) official said Monday that voting hours for the 2022 elections would likely to be extended by two to three hours. “The direction we are going is …
No more extension on voter registration: Comelec
Exactly one year before the 2022 elections, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) this Sunday reminded the public to register now, especially just 4 months before the deadline for it. The …
No reason to postpone 2022 elections: Comelec’s Jimenez
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said Monday that there is no reason to postpone the 2022 elections in the country amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “We have started our countdown dahil …
Comelec focuses on 2022 elections following Palawan plebiscite
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is now focused on preparing for the 2022 general elections following the plebiscite on the division of Palawan, which, according to a commission official served …
Preparation for plebiscite to divide Palawan into 3 provinces ready: Comelec
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is in full swing for the upcoming plebiscite to divide Palawan into three provinces. “Simula sa Peb. 15, ang registration sa probinsiya ng Palawan ay …
Party-list registration until March 31 – Comelec
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced Tuesday that party-list organizations have until March 31 to register for the 2022 national elections. “‘Yung petition for registration ng partylist sana po ‘yung …
39 party-list groups likely to be removed from Comelec list
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is already considering deleting 39 party-list organizations from the official list before the 2022 elections. According to the Comelec, Section 2, Rule 3 of Resolution …
‘Too early’ to talk about banning face-to-face election campaigns – Palace
Palace said Thursday that it was “too early” to deliberate if face-to-face campaigning for the 2022 local and national elections would be banned to prevent COVID-19 transmission. Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez …
Comelec: Candidates in 2022 election should focus on online campaigns
Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez advised candidates for the 2022 national and local election to focus on online campaigns instead of the usual house-to-house and campaign rallies due to the threat …
Comelec proposes health protocols for 2022 elections
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is studying some changes to hold elections in 2022 amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. According to Comelec Chairman Atty. Sheriff Abas, the commission has …
No voter registration on Nov.30, Dec. 8 – Comelec
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) announced there would be no voter registration on November 30 and December 8. In a public advisory, the poll body said all COMELEC offices would …
Comelec launches iRehistro for online voters’ registration
Commission on Elections (Comelec) launched iRehistro for online voters’ registration to encourage more applicants to register and vote for the May 2022 national and local elections. However, Comelec reminded applicants that …
Catholic bishops oppose 2022 elections postponement
Some Catholic bishops opposed the proposal on the 2022 elections postponement amid the threats of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Balanga Bishop Ruperto Santos, postponing the May 2022 general elections …
Mail voting for senior citizens in 2022 elections pushed
A lawmaker filed a bill pushing for the mail voting for senior citizens in the upcoming 2022 elections. The House Bill 7572 filed by Marikina 2nd District Rep. Stella Quimbo …
Duterte Youth to take House seat after Comelec proclamation
Comelec granted a certificate of a proclamation to a representative of the controversial Duterte Youth Party List, allowing them to take a seat at the House of Representatives soon. The …
Mikey Arroyo wants to postpone 2022 elections
Pampanga Representative Mikey Arroyo on Thursday urged the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to look at postponing the 2022 national elections, adding voters are afraid of the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision …
Seniors, below 21 years old could register to vote – Comelec
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) clarified that senior citizens and those aged 21 and under could go to their offices and register after the agency recorded a low number of …
Comelec hopes for a higher voter registration turnout
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) hopes for a higher voter registration turnout for the May 2022 polls. “Still low, but the interest is clear, and we expect in the next …
Overseas voter registration starts September 1 – Comelec
Commission on Elections announced the voter registration and certification for Filipinos who would be overseas from April 9 to May 9, 2022, resumes tomorrow, September 1. Comelec in an advisory …