The Department of Health (DOH) assured the readiness of Centers for Health Development (CHDs) and its hospitals to receive patients whose injuries and other health concerns resulted from the conduct of the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) on Monday, Oct. 30. Voters flocked to...
The Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) have been generally peaceful and orderly based on the preliminary observation of the National Citizens' Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel). Namfrel has been accredited by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) as the citizens' arm for the...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) expects a higher voter turnout for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) this year compared to the previous polls conducted in 2015 and 2018. Voters look for their names posted at the official voters list at Highway Hills Integrated School in...
BANGUED, Abra (PNA) – Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia said the government is in full control of the situation, particularly in this province, as the country holds the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections on Monday, October 30. GARCIA (FB) “We would like to...
While winning candidates of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) may assume their posts the following day after their proclamation, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) recommended having at least a one-week transition...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) and the Department of Health (DOH) to ensure the safety and well-being of voters at the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) across the country. Photo courtesy of...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) recorded two separate arson incidents in different towns in Maguindanao on Saturday, Oct. 28, or just two days before the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE). Ruminimbang Elementary School. (Photo from Comelec Chairman George Garcia) A fire...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia reminded Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Election (BSKE) candidates that they can still suspend their proclamation until election day on Monday, Oct. 30. In a press conference on Saturday, Oct. 28, Garcia they can still suspend the...
BACOLOD CITY – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has issued show-cause orders to 19 candidates in the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) here. KATHRINA Trinio-Caña, head of the Commission on Elections (Comelec)-Bacolod, delivers a message during the send-off ceremony for...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia said on Thursday, Oct. 26 that the poll body despises vote-buying as much as election-related violence when perpetrated against candidates, urging the public to cease involvement in these illegal activities. Commission on Elections...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has urged the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to study and formulate policies regarding the use of artificial intelligence (AI)-aided election campaign and propaganda materials. Go pointed out mobile apps that change the facial features of a...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday, October 25 urged the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), particularly the Philippine National Police (PNP) to ensure the full protection of the teachers that will be serving during the barangay and...
