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by Mary Judaline Partlow on September 17, 2021
Comelec-Dumaguete sets more satellite voter registration dates
by Mary Judaline Partlow on September 17, 2021
DUMAGUETE CITY – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) here announced Thursday it has added nine more days to the satellite voters’ registration schedule to allow more people to sign up for the May 9, 2022 national and local elections.... Read full article
by Filane Mikee Cervantes on June 1, 2022
18th Congress 'most productive' amid pandemic: Romualdez
by Filane Mikee Cervantes on June 1, 2022
MANILA – The House of Representatives has approved about 1,600 measures on the third reading since the start of the 18th Congress, Majority Leader Martin Romualdez said on Wednesday. ... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on August 27, 2021
Voter signup in MECQ zones still suspended: Comelec
by Ferdinand Patinio on August 27, 2021
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Friday announced that voter registration is still suspended in areas declared as modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) for the rest of the month.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on January 26, 2022
Comelec 'promptly responding’ to SC TROs on poll bets
by Ferdinand Patinio on January 26, 2022
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday said it is answering the temporary restraining orders (TROs) issued by the Supreme Court (SC) on cases of candidates in the May 2022 polls.... Read full article
by Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos on April 21, 2022
Panelo vows to ease plight of PUV drivers
by Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos on April 21, 2022
MANILA – Former presidential spokesperson and senatorial aspirant Salvador Panelo has promised to push for a measure that will ease the burden of the public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers amid the unabated oil price surges.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on February 22, 2022
Use of face shields in campaign, polls voluntary under AL 1 to 3
by Ferdinand Patinio on February 22, 2022
MANILA – Voters are no longer required to use face shields during campaign activities and on election day in areas under Alert Level 1 to 3, according to the New Normal Manual of the Commission on Elections (Comelec).... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on September 24, 2021
Respond to Cusi petition, Comelec orders Pacquiao camp
by Ferdinand Patinio on September 24, 2021
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has ordered the group of Senators Aquilino Pimentel III and Manny Pacquiao to answer the petition filed by the faction of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) led by Energy Secreta... 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 Ferdinand Patinio on March 20, 2023
Comelec, watchdogs welcome enactment of Bangsamoro electoral code
by Ferdinand Patinio on March 20, 2023
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) and election watchdogs supported the enactment of the Bangsamoro Electoral Code (BEC).... Read full article
by Lade Jean Kabagani on March 27, 2022
Pinoys now more understanding of LGBTQ issues: Marcos
by Lade Jean Kabagani on March 27, 2022
MANILA – Presidential aspirant Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said Filipinos are now more understanding on issues concerning the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning) community.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on March 22, 2023
Comelec studying calls to push back COC filing period for BSKE
by Ferdinand Patinio on March 22, 2023
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is studying the proposal of lawmakers to push back the filing period of the Certificates of Candidacy (COCs) for the forthcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE).... 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

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