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by Ferdinand Patinio on April 19, 2022
Comelec, SM sign deal to familiarize voters on VCM use
by Ferdinand Patinio on April 19, 2022
MANILA – With only several weeks left before the May 9 polls, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and the SM Supermalls have signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA)... Read full article
by Azer Parrocha on October 5, 2021
‘Stay out of elections’, PRRD warns political warlords, NPA
by Azer Parrocha on October 5, 2021
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday issued a stern warning to political warlords and the New People's Army to stay out of the May 2022 elections and he would not think twice about using the police and military to ensure orderly polls.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on September 24, 2021
Comelec to suspend issuance of voter’s certification Sept. 27-30
by Ferdinand Patinio on September 24, 2021
MANILA – The Offices of the Election Officer (OEOs) in the country will not be issuing voter’s certification from Sept. 27 to 30 to give way to the last days of the voter registration for next year's elections, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) a... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on February 3, 2022
No 'ayuda' giving, raffles during poll campaign: Comelec
by Ferdinand Patinio on February 3, 2022
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Thursday said giving money as a form of 'ayuda' (assistance) or the raffles by candidates is prohibited once the campaign period for the polls starts.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on September 21, 2021
2nd internet voting test run turnout ‘slightly higher’: Comelec
by Ferdinand Patinio on September 21, 2021
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has registered a slightly higher voter turnout in its second internet voting test run conducted by the technology provider Smartmatic over the weekend.... 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 Benjamin Pulta on March 8, 2022
SC halts Comelec’s ‘Oplan Baklas’
by Benjamin Pulta on March 8, 2022
MANILA – The Supreme Court en banc on Tuesday handed down a temporary restraining order against the Commission on Elections’ (Comelec) “Operation Baklas” which cracked down on supposed illegal election materials even on private premises. ... Read full article
by Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos on March 31, 2026
PBBM moves BARMM polls to September 2026
by Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos on March 31, 2026
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday signed Republic Act (RA) 12317, resetting the first regular elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to the second Monday of September 2026.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on March 22, 2022
Contingency measures in place to resolve poll system glitches
by Ferdinand Patinio on March 22, 2022
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is prepared to resolve technical problems that may arise during the May 9 elections, an official said on Tuesday.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on January 17, 2022
Ballot faces for May polls out soon: Comelec
by Ferdinand Patinio on January 17, 2022
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will soon release the ballot faces for the May 9, 2022 National and Local Elections (NLE).... Read full article
by Mary Judaline Partlow on October 1, 2021
Comelec-Siquijor holds simulation exercise for COC filing
by Mary Judaline Partlow on October 1, 2021
DUMAGUETE CITY – The Office of the Provincial Election Supervisor of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Siquijor province on Thursday held a simulation exercise for the filing of certificates of candidacy (COCs)...... Read full article
by Benjamin Pulta on April 26, 2022
Ping’s Senate bet to look after climate, women, children issues
by Benjamin Pulta on April 26, 2022
MANILA – Dr. Minguita Padilla, an ophthalmologist running under the ticket of Senators Panfilo Lacson-Vicente Sotto III, said she would support environmental, women, and children’s causes if she makes it to the Senate.... Read full article

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