The Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc, sitting as the National Board of Canvassers, will convene at the PICC Forum Tent in Pasay City in the afternoon of May 9. Comelec/MB "We will convene the NBOC for senators and partylist here at 3 p.m. tomorrow May 9," Comelec Acting Spokesperson John...
The next head of the Philippine National Police (PNP) will only serve in an officer-in-charge (OIC) capacity, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año said. Incumbent PNP chief Gen. Dionardo Carlos is set to retire on May 8 and Año said he had already...
Shamaine Buencamino has been in show business for more than two decades now. An accomplished theater actress prior to making a huge jump doing TV and film work, many look up to the 57-year-old, revering her as an icon. Despite her success, however, Shamaine is only too quick to admit that acting is...
President Duterte has named Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar as the new acting presidential spokesman. Andanar’s appointment was confirmed in an advisory issued by Malacañang on Tuesday, March 8. In a Facebook post, Andanar welcomed the position,...
Petitioners seeking to disqualify presidential candidate Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. in the May 2022 polls on Friday, March 4, asked the Commission on Election (Comelec) to resolve the case that they filed as soon as possible. Copy of the urgent motion "Petitioners implore the Honorable...
After poll watchdog Kontra Daya pointed out that the country's party-list system continues to be hijacked by the rich and powerful, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Friday, March 4, that they follow guidelines in approving groups. Comelec/MB Commissioner Aimee Ferolino said that amid...
The virtual voter education campaign of Democracy Watch Philippines dubbed as Vote Right 2022 has earned the support of the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Screenshot Comelec FB Comelec Acting Chairman Socorro Inting believes such an approach is fitting and effective in reaching the greatest...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said the motions for reconsideration filed in relation to the case of presidential candidate Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. will be resolved before election day. IMG-83a5d264126dc7e2cf9a0f882dbaca08-V "Definitely, the MRs have to be decided before the...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has expressed openness in reviewing their guidelines on in-person campaigning. Comelec/MB "We are aware of these complaint of some candidates. Maybe we will review our rules," Acting Comelec Chairman Socorro Inting said in a press briefing Wednesday, Feb. 16....
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) Second Division has dismissed the petition against senatorial candidate Raffy Tulfo. Comelec/MB Comelec Acting Chairman Socorro Inting revealed this on Wednesday, Feb. 16. She said there is no misrepresentation in Tulfo's certificate of candidacy. The petition...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday, Feb. 16, signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Vote Pilipinas for the May 2022 polls. Screenshot/Comelec FB Comelec Acting Chairperson Socorro Inting led the signing at the Manila Hotel together with other poll officials. "This Memorandum of...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Spokesperson James Jimenez on Thursday, Feb. 3, revealed that he will submit his courtesy resignation to their Acting Chairman Socorro Inting. Comelec/MB In a virtual press briefing, he said this is in order to give Inting the opportunity to make the designation...
