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by Ferdinand Patinio on February 11, 2022
Comelec division dismisses DQ cases vs. Marcos
by Ferdinand Patinio on February 11, 2022
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) First Division voted 2-0 to dismiss the consolidated disqualification cases against presidential candidate Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. for lack of merit.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on March 7, 2026
Social services ban in Antipolo special polls starts March 4
by Ferdinand Patinio on March 7, 2026
Comelec chairperson George Garcia said the nine-day ban will be in effect until March 13, a day before the scheduled special polls that will elect the new representative of the 2nd District of Antipolo in the House of Representatives.... Read full article
by Noel Punzalan on September 27, 2021
‘No Covid -19 test, no COC filing’: Comelec Cotabato
by Noel Punzalan on September 27, 2021
COTABATO CITY – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) here on Friday reminded aspirants for local elective positions that they will not be allowed to personally file their certificates of candidacy (COCs) unless they get tested first for coronavirus ... Read full article
MANILA – The camp of presidential candidate Bongbong Marcos welcomed on Thursday the endorsement of the National Unity Party (NUP).... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on April 24, 2022
Comelec summons 3 NTC officials for supposed OEC violation
by Ferdinand Patinio on April 24, 2022
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has summoned three officials of the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to answer the petition filed against them for alleged violation of the Fair Election Act and the Omnibus Election Code (OE... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on August 27, 2021
Covid-19 test result required for nat'l candidates' COC filing
by Ferdinand Patinio on August 27, 2021
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is requiring national candidates to present a negative coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) test result, before they will be allowed to file their Certificates of Candidacy (COCs) in October...... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on January 30, 2023
Campaign period starts Feb. 25 for Lanao plebiscites
by Ferdinand Patinio on January 30, 2023
The plebiscites on March 18 will be for the proposed creation of Barangay Boganga II and Barangay Datu Dalidigan.... Read full article
by Che Palicte on October 7, 2021
Ex-guv seeks fresh term, vows to boost Covid-19 initiatives
by Che Palicte on October 7, 2021
KIDAPAWAN, Cotabato - Former Gov. Emmylou Taliño-Mendoza is seeking a fresh term as governor in this province as she filed her certificate of candidacy (COC) at the Commission on Elections (Comelec) office here on Wednesday.... 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 Teofilo Garcia, Jr. on October 6, 2021
Zambo City police readies poll security measures
by Teofilo Garcia, Jr. on October 6, 2021
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO) has started mapping out security plans to ensure the conduct of peaceful and orderly May 2022 national and local elections in this southern port city.... Read full article
by Jose Cielito Reganit on March 11, 2026
Adiong: Anti-dynasty law may displace over 5K ‘dynastic’ officials
by Jose Cielito Reganit on March 11, 2026
Adiong made the statement after his panel collaborated closely with the SERB to study the potential impact of a measure that would operationalize the constitutional directive to prohibit political dynasties.... Read full article
by Christine Cudis on March 2, 2022
Tech giant helps Comelec fight misinformation
by Christine Cudis on March 2, 2022
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will have tech giant Google Philippines as one of its partners in guiding voters to fact-check information regarding the May 9 polls.... Read full article

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