Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula will wash the feet of 12 persons who represent the various sectors that play a crucial role in next month’s elections on Holy Thursday. Cardinal Jose Advincula (Ali Vicoy/MB) CBCP News said among those whose feet the cardinal will be washing at the Manila...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner George Garcia described the incident involving a spoiled ballot being issued to an overseas voter in Singapore as "unfortunate." Comelec/MB "We received late in the afternoon yesterday a confirmation from the Embassy of the Philippines in Singapore...
The National Citizens' Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel) has urged Filipinos to help guard the election process by being an election observer in the May 2022 polls. Namfrel FB In a statement on Monday, April 11, the poll watchdog group said it is their belief that all voters can be citizen...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) received on Monday, April 11 its third complaint regarding the alleged vote buying filed by a local candidate in Legazpi City, Albay. MB file photo Complainant Joseph San Juan Armogila, who is running for councilor filed a complaint-affidavit against incumbent...
Except for some issues, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said the first day of overseas voting for the May 2022 polls was generally peaceful and successful. Comelec/MB "It was generally peaceful and the opening of our posts was successful except for some issues that we can't avoid or...
Claims of pre-shaded ballots in Singapore as well as in Dubai during the first day of the overseas voting will be investigated by the newly-formed task force of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on fake news. Comelec Commissioner George Erwin M. Garcia (Photo courtesy of Comelec FB)...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday, April 11, signed a memorandum of agreement with the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) for the Pilipinas Debates 2022. Comelec/MB In a statement, the poll body said this is for the state university to participate in the pooling of questions for...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said the public should not believe in supposed results of "exit polls" saying it is not always reliable. Comelec/MB "As a general rule, unless na ang nag labas ng exit poll ay isang kilala at reputable na survey firm, hindi ito reliable. Lalo na sa social...
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) has granted the exemption of senior government officials, National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) organic agents, and election officers from the election gun ban in effect. Members of the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) conduct random inspections on motorist...
Due to logistical difficulties encountered in the shipment of the election materials, five Philippine Posts abroad will start the overseas voting for the May 2022 polls at a later date. Photo Comelec Office for Overseas Voting FB In a Facebook post, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) Office for...
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),...
