Newly-installed Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia has nothing but high respect for Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III who is hoping for reforms in the current election system. Comelec Chairman George Garcia (Ali Vicoy/MB) "Such a wise advice from...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Garcia is now on Twitter. Comelec Chairman George Garcia (Ali Vicoy/MB) The poll body announced his official Twitter account on Friday, August 5. Those who wish to see Garcia's tweets may follow @ChairGEGarcia. It was August 1 when Malacañang...
All registered and coalition of political parties take note. Comelec/MB The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said all registered political parties and coalition of political parties are directed and required to file their Annual Sworn Information Update Statement (SIUS) with the Clerk of the...
Newly-installed Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia stated on Thursday, August 4 that his appointment to head the poll body came as a surprise to him. Comelec Chairman George Garcia (Ali Vicoy/MB) In a television interview on CNN, Garcia mentioned that he didn't expect it...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Garcia on Thursday, August 4, said he already issued a directive for the resumption of the issuance of the voter's certification. Comelec/MB "We already instructed the Information Technology Department (ITD) to resume the issuance of the...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has ordered the full resumption of work for all offices and departments at their main office situated in the Palacio del Gobernador’s Ground, 7th and 8th Floors starting August 4. Comelec/MB "All officials and employees situated therein are directed to report...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Garcia has officially assumed his post Wednesday, August 3. Comelec Chairman George Garcia (Ali Vicoy/MB) He assumed his post a day after he took his oath. On Wednesday, Garcia already presided his first en banc session as chairman which was...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has started printing the official ballots for the plebiscite in Maguindanao. Comelec/MB In a notice, the poll body announced that the printing of the official ballots for the Sept. 17 plebiscite commenced on August 2 at the National Printing Office in Quezon...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has reset the Election Registration Board hearings in areas affected by the recent magnitude 7 earthquake. Comelec/MB "In the areas of CAR and Region 1 the August 1 hearing has been extended and will be reset on August 15, 2022," Comelec Acting Spokesperson...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced on Tuesday, August 2 that it has suspended the issuance of Voter's Certification at the Comelec - National Central File Division (NCFD). MB file photo In a document released by the Education and Information Department (EID), it has also suspended...
The National Citizens Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel) welcomed the appointment of George Garcia as chairman of the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Photo Namfrel FB In an interview, Namfrel Secretary General Eric Alvia said they welcome the appointment of Garcia as this allows "continuity...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) Employees Union on Monday, August 1, welcomed the appointment of George Garcia as Chairman of the poll body. Newly appointed Comelec Chairman George Garcia (Ali Vicoy/MB) In a statement, the Comelec EU described Garcia as a "brilliant election lawyer and an...
