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by Lade Jean Kabagani on November 10, 2021
PRRD urges Comelec to allow limited in-person campaigning
by Lade Jean Kabagani on November 10, 2021
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte urged the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to come up with a plan that would allow candidates in the 2022 local and national elections to hold even limited in-person campaigns.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on June 1, 2022
Comelec to discuss post-lockdown polls for Shanghai
by Ferdinand Patinio on June 1, 2022
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will discuss the possibility of allowing Filipinos in Shanghai, China to vote after the host country has lifted the lockdown due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).... 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 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 Marita Moaje on March 12, 2022
CPP-NPA front groups have no place in Isko admin
by Marita Moaje on March 12, 2022
MANILA – A government under Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso will never allow a coalition with the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF).... Read full article
by Wilnard Bacelonia on April 5, 2022
Comelec urged to spare PUV drivers, operators from poll ban
by Wilnard Bacelonia on April 5, 2022
MANILA – The government cannot tell Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) drivers and operators to wait after elections before they get their cash aid from the government, Senator Grace Poe said on Monday.... Read full article
by Azer Parrocha on February 6, 2022
Sara not entertaining possibility of replacing BBM
by Azer Parrocha on February 6, 2022
MANILA – Vice presidential aspirant and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte on Sunday said she is not entertaining the possibility of replacing presidential candidate and former Senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. if the petition against latter is gran... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on January 13, 2022
Comelec conducts 2nd trusted build for VCMs, CCS
by Ferdinand Patinio on January 13, 2022
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Thursday conducted another “trusted build” for the vote counting machines (VCMs) and the consolidated canvassing system (CCS) in Manila.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on December 6, 2021
E-raffle to determine party-list order in ballots
by Ferdinand Patinio on December 6, 2021
MANILA – A total of 164 party-list groups will participate in an electronic raffle on Dec. 10 to determine the order of their listing on the official ballot for the May 2022 polls.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on October 28, 2021
Comelec mulls face-to-face debates for president, VP
by Ferdinand Patinio on October 28, 2021
MANILA – Aspirants for the two top elective posts in the country will face one another in face-to-face debates ahead of the May 2022 polls, an official of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Thursday.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on December 8, 2021
Comelec deposits poll source code to IT department
by Ferdinand Patinio on December 8, 2021
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has deposited the final local source code and “trusted build” of the automated election system (AES) of the May 9, 2022 elections to its Information Technology Department... Read full article
by Azer Parrocha on June 10, 2022
Next press chief admits new job requires ‘self-discipline’
by Azer Parrocha on June 10, 2022
MANILA – Press Secretary-designate Rose Beatrix "Trixie" Cruz-Angeles on Thursday admitted feeling hesitant at first to accept her new position, noting that the job required “self-discipline” since she would be representing the President and governme... Read full article

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