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by Ferdinand Patinio on August 27, 2021
Comelec extends voter signup hours starting Aug. 23
by Ferdinand Patinio on August 27, 2021
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has released the new extended voter registration hours in all Offices of Election Officer (OEOs) nationwide starting next week.... Read full article
by Joyce Ann L. Rocamora on August 26, 2021
Overseas voters' registration ends on Sept. 30: DFA
by Joyce Ann L. Rocamora on August 26, 2021
MANILA – The deadline to register as overseas voter is on September 30, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reminded Filipinos who will be abroad from April 10 to May 9, 2022.... Read full article
by Alexander Lopez on October 1, 2021
PRO-13 activates task group for 2022 polls in Caraga
by Alexander Lopez on October 1, 2021
BUTUAN CITY – The Police Regional Office (PRO) in Caraga (Region 13) on Thursday said its Regional Task Group (RTG) has been activated to ensure an orderly, safe, and secure 2022 national and local elections.... Read full article
by Liza Agoot on January 10, 2023
Comelec holds off-site registration for Baguio students, PDLs
by Liza Agoot on January 10, 2023
Lawyer John Paul Martin, election officer of Baguio, said the sectoral off-site registration aims to ensure that “all those who want to vote can be registered."... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on March 20, 2023
Voters approve creation of 2 new barangays in Marawi
by Ferdinand Patinio on March 20, 2023
Based on the Commission on Elections (Comelec) data, a total of 1,421 registered voters from mother barangays Datu Dalidigan and Sagonsongan approved the creation of two more.... 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 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 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 Allen Estabillo on October 6, 2021
2-way fight for SoCot gov looms
by Allen Estabillo on October 6, 2021
GENERAL SANTOS CITY – A two-way fight is shaping up in the gubernatorial race in South Cotabato province in the May 2022 elections.... Read full article
by Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos on June 1, 2022
Marcos admin crafting ‘more expansive’ policy for media workers
by Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos on June 1, 2022
MANILA – The incoming Marcos administration is crafting a “more expansive” policy that will give media workers in the country more protection and benefits, Press Secretary-designate Trixie Cruz-Angeles said Wednesday.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on November 26, 2021
No physical contact during in-person campaign: Comelec
by Ferdinand Patinio on November 26, 2021
MANILA – Candidates in next year's national elections are not allowed to have physical contact in meetings and other related activities during the campaign period.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on March 7, 2026
Comelec awaits law on new date of Bangsamoro polls
by Ferdinand Patinio on March 7, 2026
"Both the Senate and HoR versions set the 1st Parliamentary Elections in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao on the second Monday of September 2026 (September 14, 2026). We are awaiting its passage into law," it said in a statement.... Read full article

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