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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
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 February 15, 2022
Comelec reminds bets to strictly follow campaign health protocols
by Ferdinand Patinio on February 15, 2022
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday reminded the candidates to strictly follow physical campaign guidelines to prevent the spread of Covid-19.... Read full article
on February 16, 2026
Law for new BPE sked needed ‘ASAP’ – Comelec
on February 16, 2026
"We need the law immediately, ASAP (as soon as possible) because that's where the Comelec will base its actions and the things we still have to do," Comelec Chairperson George Garcia said in an interview.... Read full article
by Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos on June 1, 2022
Incoming press chief eyes review of PCOO programs
by Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos on June 1, 2022
MANILA – Press Secretary-designate Trixie Cruz-Angeles on Wednesday said she will gauge the effectiveness of the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) policies and programs to determine... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on September 14, 2021
Comelec posts ‘promising’ 52% online voting test run turnout
by Ferdinand Patinio on September 14, 2021
MANILA – An official of the Office for Overseas Voting (OFOV) of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday reported over 52 percent voters’ participation in the internet voting test run.... Read full article
by Marita Moaje on February 10, 2022
Isko hopes to get PRRD endorsement for pres'l bid
by Marita Moaje on February 10, 2022
MANILA – Aksyon Demokratiko standard bearer Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso hopes to get the endorsement of President Rodrigo Duterte for his presidential bid in the upcoming May elections.... 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 14, 2026
BSKE funds may be used for crisis response via ‘savings,’ says Lacson
by Wilnard Bacelonia on April 14, 2026
Lacson said funds allocated to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) cannot be realigned to other agencies, but unspent allocations may be declared as savings and returned to the National Treasury for other uses.... Read full article
by Priam Nepomuceno on March 14, 2022
Lacson calls for temporary suspension of fuel excise tax
by Priam Nepomuceno on March 14, 2022
MANILA – Partido Reporma standard-bearer Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson reiterated the call for the immediate suspension of excise taxes on fuel products, even on a temporary basis, as another big-time oil price hike looms this week.... Read full article
by Marita Moaje on April 21, 2022
Isko to VP Leni: 'Deny that you asked me to withdraw'
by Marita Moaje on April 21, 2022
MANILA – Aksyon Demokratiko standard-bearer Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso on Wednesday challenged Vice President Leni Robredo and her team to categorically deny that they first asked him and several other presidential bets to withdraw.... Read full article
by Filane Mikee Cervantes on September 28, 2021
House, Senate OK bill extending voter registration for 1 month
by Filane Mikee Cervantes on September 28, 2021
MANILA – The House of Representatives and the Senate on Monday night unanimously approved a measure seeking to extend the voter registration deadline for the May 2022 national and local elections for another 30 days.... Read full article

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