The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday, May 23, belied rumors that the poll body has already used the budget allocated for the conduct of barangay elections. Comelec Commissioner George Erwin M. Garcia (JEL SANTOS/MANILA BULLETIN) During a media briefing, Comelec Commissioner George Erwin...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) expects the proclamation of the winning party-list groups in 2022 polls on Thursday, May 26 or days after the special polls in Tubaran, Lanao del Sur. Comelec/MB "For whatever reason they are unable to transmit on the 24th, we can do the manual uploading and...
Around 6,000 members of electoral boards (EB)–teachers and support staff–who have experienced delays on Election Day, May 9, will be given P2,000 additional honoraria by the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Public school teachers learn how to use a vote-counting machine (VCM) during an...
Investigation continues for the curious case of election documents from a polling center in Tondo, Manila that ended up in an empty lot in Amadeo, Cavite as no conclusive findings yet have been disclosed by the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Boxes inscribed with the words 'Comelec Cargo' were...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said it is ready to conduct special polls if the House of Representatives declares a vacancy in the post of Cavite 7th District Rep. Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla. Comelec/MB "Whatever Congress decides, the Comelec is so prepared to conduct special...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is all set for the May 24 special polls in 12 barangays in Tubaran, Lanao del Sur. Comelec/MB "It's all systems go for tomorrow," Same general instructions (will apply), same rules of procedures, same set up as those of May 9. There will be isolation polling...
Winning candidates can still be unseated from their posts once found guilty of vote-buying, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Sunday, May 22. Comelec Commissioner George Erwin M. Garcia (JEL SANTOS/MANILA BULLETIN) Comelec Commissioner George Erwin M. Garcia said there are currently...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is prepared for the conduct of special elections in 12 barangays in Lanao del Sur set on May 24, according to poll Commissioner George Erwin M. Garcia. Comelec Commissioner George Erwin M. Garcia speaks at a press briefing of the Comelec en banc at the PICC in...
WORD ALIVE FR. BEL SAN LUIS, SVD One of the most important messages of the Lord in this 6th Easter Sunday gospel is "peace." "Peace I leave with you. My peace I give you," he said to his disciples at the Last Supper (Jn 14,27). “Peace” is a timely message in the country in the wake of the...
Four physical election returns (ERs) are being investigated by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) after the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) detected that they do not match with their electronically-transmitted counterparts. A voter drops her ballot receipt in a box after...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has approved the P2,000 additional honoraria for teachers as well as other members of the Electoral Boards (EBs) who served extended hours on election last May 9. Voters cast vote at Legarda Elementary School in Sampaloc, Manila on May 9, 2022(Ali Vicoy)...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Thursday, May 19, reported 83.11 percent voter turnout. (JEL SANTOS/MANILA BULLETIN) Per its Canvass Report No. 7, the Comelec has canvassed 172 out of the 173 certificates of canvass (COCs) which covered 66,839,976 registered voters wherein 55,549,791...
