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by Ferdinand Patinio on September 15, 2021
Completion of vote counting machines repair seen by November
by Ferdinand Patinio on September 15, 2021
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is looking to finish refurbishing the over 97,700 vote counting machines (VCMs) in November that will be used in next year's elections.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on September 20, 2021
Comelec yet to tackle Senate call on voter signup extension
by Ferdinand Patinio on September 20, 2021
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has yet to discuss the call of senators to extend the deadline of the nationwide voter registration.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on October 18, 2021
Comelec logs 4M new voters aged 18 to 21
by Ferdinand Patinio on October 18, 2021
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has recorded more than four million new voters belonging to the 18 to 21 age group.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on January 25, 2022
Comelec defends 2nd Division execs vs. 'biased' allegation
by Ferdinand Patinio on January 25, 2022
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday came to the defense of its commissioners as it shrugged off allegations of being biased.... Read full article
by Ma. Cristina Arayata on April 28, 2022
Pangilinan welcomes Sumilao farmers in Metro Manila
by Ma. Cristina Arayata on April 28, 2022
MANILA – Vice presidential candidate Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan on Thursday welcomed the Sumilao farmers at the Baclaran Church, and renewed his commitment to support the farmers and the agriculture sector.... Read full article
by Azer Parrocha on June 10, 2022
Next press chief admits new job requires ‘self-discipline’
by Azer Parrocha on June 10, 2022
MANILA – Press Secretary-designate Rose Beatrix "Trixie" Cruz-Angeles on Thursday admitted feeling hesitant at first to accept her new position, noting that the job required “self-discipline” since she would be representing the President and governme... Read full article
by Priam Nepomuceno on March 7, 2022
Lacson, Sotto vow more support for MSMEs
by Priam Nepomuceno on March 7, 2022
MANILA – Partido Reporma standard bearer Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson on Monday said there would be more success stories for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) if he and running mate Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III win in the May ... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on April 14, 2026
Comelec warns public vs. voter certificate fee scam
by Ferdinand Patinio on April 14, 2026
The poll body urged the public not to believe social media platforms that supposedly offer such services.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on April 4, 2022
Comelec eyes allowing chief to declare areas under its 'control'
by Ferdinand Patinio on April 4, 2022
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is looking to allow its chief Saidamen Pangarungan to classify areas under "Comelec control" to fast-track its preparations just over a month before the May 9 polls.... Read full article
by Wilnard Bacelonia on April 29, 2022
Politics shouldn’t affect franchise renewal of public utilities
by Wilnard Bacelonia on April 29, 2022
MANILA – Senator Sherwin "Win" Gatchalian on Thursday said politics should not play a role in the renewal of franchises of public utilities.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on March 14, 2026
Comelec all set for March 14 Antipolo special polls
by Ferdinand Patinio on March 14, 2026
"We are all systems go for the special election in Antipolo City," Comelec chairperson George Erwin Garcia said in a telephone interview.... Read full article
by Christopher Lloyd Caliwan on March 28, 2022
Filipinos should shun 'money politics': Lacson
by Christopher Lloyd Caliwan on March 28, 2022
MANILA – Presidential candidate, Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson, said the future of the Philippines and of Filipinos - and not "money politics" - should determine the outcome of the coming May 9 election.... Read full article

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