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by Ferdinand Patinio on January 12, 2022
Comelec junks petitions to reopen COC filing, postpone polls
by Ferdinand Patinio on January 12, 2022
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has denied the petitions seeking to reopen the filing of certificates of candidacy (COCs) and to postpone the May 9 polls.... Read full article
by Mary Judaline Partlow on February 20, 2026
BSKE aspirants told to complete documents to avoid court cases
by Mary Judaline Partlow on February 20, 2026
Lawyer Lionel Marco Castillano, Comelec-Negros Island Region (NIR) regional election director, reminded those who plan to seek election in the BSKE to ensure that their requirements are in order.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on April 10, 2026
Comelec main office holds 3-day special registration
by Ferdinand Patinio on April 10, 2026
The poll body said those who wish to register as voters may visit SRAP booths at the Chairman’s Hall of the Palacio del Gobernador.... Read full article
by Priam Nepomuceno on February 28, 2022
PH must be ready for another pandemic: Lacson
by Priam Nepomuceno on February 28, 2022
MANILA – The country must be prepared to face another pandemic and policy directions must be crafted for this scenario, Partido Reporma standard bearer Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson said Sunday night.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on May 30, 2022
BI ready to turn over leadership to new chief
by Ferdinand Patinio on May 30, 2022
MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is ready to turn over its leadership to a new chief as the successor of the Duterte government is set to start its administration soon.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on February 19, 2026
Comelec to study recent SC ruling on nuisance bets
by Ferdinand Patinio on February 19, 2026
In an interview, Comelec chairperson George Garcia noted that they have to scrutinize the High Court ruling on “who are not really serious in running for public office.”... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on October 11, 2021
Nuisance bets, final list of candidates known by December
by Ferdinand Patinio on October 11, 2021
MANILA – Not all the 97 aspirants for president, 29 for vice president, and 176 for senators who filed their certificates of candidacy (COCs) will make it to the official ballot for the May 9, 2022 polls.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on September 2, 2021
5.4M new voters register 3 months before deadline
by Ferdinand Patinio on September 2, 2021
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has recorded over five million new registrants as of July 10, less than three months before signup ends.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on December 21, 2021
Parties in 1st petition vs. Marcos’ COC submit memoranda
by Ferdinand Patinio on December 21, 2021
MANILA – The parties in the first petition seeking to cancel the certificate of candidacy (COC) of presidential aspirant Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. have submitted their memoranda on Monday... 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 November 17, 2021
Comelec rejects 126 party-list applicants
by Ferdinand Patinio on November 17, 2021
MANILA – Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Rowena Guanzon on Wednesday said the poll body has rejected 126 groups bidding to register as party-list for the 2022 national and local elections.... Read full article
by Filane Mikee Cervantes on August 25, 2021
House OKs bill on expeditious resolution of election protests
by Filane Mikee Cervantes on August 25, 2021
MANILA – A bill mandating the expeditious resolution of election protests against winning candidates, from the President down to barangay officers has hurdled third reading approval at the House of Representatives.... Read full article

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