The decision of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc on the three motions of reconsideration filed by petitioners against presidential candidate Ferdinand Marcos Jr to be out early next week. Comelec/MB In a press briefing, Comelec Chairman Saidamen Pangarungan revealed that five...
The first day of the local absentee voting for the May 2022 polls was generally peaceful, Comelec Commissioner George Garcia said Wednesday, April 27. Comelec Chairman Saidamen Pangarungan casting his vote for the local absentee voting on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at the session hall of the poll...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday, April 26, placed six municipalities in Maguindanao, and one city and one municipality in Lanao del Sur under Comelec control. Comelec/MB In a statement, Comelec Chairman Saidamen Pangarungan said the Committee on the Ban on Firearms and Security...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday, April 19, said it will investigate the reports of shooting both in Bukidnon and Lanao. Comelec/MB "I condemn the use of violence connected to the May 9, 2022 National and Local Elections. This Commission will investigate reports of shooting both in...
The public will have a chance to try the vote counting machine (VCM) ahead of the May 9 polls. The Commission on Election (COMELEC)and the SM Supermalls ink an agreement for the Let's Vote Pinas on Monday, April 18, 2022, a vote counting machine demonstration and experience. The program is a joint...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Saidamen Pangarungan has assured that he will not abuse the authority given to him to declare areas under their control. Comelec/MB "I can assure you that power will not be abused. It will be exercised sparingly only on urgent and meritorius cases and I...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is now ready for the May 9 National and Local Elections. Comelec/MB Comelec Chairman Saidamen Pangarungan declared this on Friday, April 8, during their joint command conference with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Philippine National Police (PNP),...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC), in partnership with local government units (LGUs), continues its Covid-19 vaccination in various towns as quarantine restrictions continue to ease with areas placed under Alert Level 1. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross / MANILA BULLETIN) PRC said it that it has...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is mulling the possibility of authorizing Chairman Saidamen Pangarungan to place specific areas under its direct control and supervision. Comelec/MB Comelec Commissioner George Garcia revealed this during the Laging Handa public briefing Monday, April 4. "We...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Friday, April 1, signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) for online services, such as the precinct finder, for the 2022 polls. MOA signing between Comelec and DICT on April 1, 2022...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Saidamen Pangarungan on Friday, April 1, said all preparations for the May 2022 polls are now in full swing. Comelec/MB "As of today, we have merely 38 days before D-day—the May 9, National and Local Elections. And while I, only assumed office early...
EJ Obiena The Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA) and pole vaulter EJ Obiena finally reached an agreement Wednesday following the fifth and final mediation proceedings facilitated by Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Butch Ramirez. In a statement, the PSC announced...