Malacañang has declined from commenting on the Commission on Elections' (Comelec) controversial "Oplan Baklas," adding that it "respects the independence" of the poll body. The Commission on Elections (Comelec) removes unlawful election materials during the launch of the “Operation Baklas” in...
The search is not yet over. President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang photo) Malacañang said that President Duterte has not yet decided on who should be the next chairperson of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) but noted that the Chief Executive is aware of the importance of filling the...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said their officials asked for permission before entering private properties during the "Oplan Baklas." Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez (Screenshot/Comelec FB) "We don't enter these places without consent...We asked to enter these areas. We pointed out that...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) Second Division has dismissed the petition seeking for the cancellation of the Certificate of Candidacy (COC) of senatorial candidate Raffy Tulfo as it was "bereft" of any merit. (Photo from Raffy Tulfo's Facebook page) In the 10-page resolution promulgated on...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has expressed openness in reviewing their guidelines on in-person campaigning. Comelec/MB "We are aware of these complaint of some candidates. Maybe we will review our rules," Acting Comelec Chairman Socorro Inting said in a press briefing Wednesday, Feb. 16....
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc does not decide on requests for inhibition as such requests may only be resolved by the person whose inhibition is being asked from. Comm. Aimee Ferolino (Photo Comelec) This was the statement of Comelec spokesman James Jimenez on Wednesday, Feb. 16...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Wednesday, Feb. 16 that they brought up the issue of vote buying with providers of e-wallet systems and financial companies. (PIXABAY) "I think it's pretty self-evident that this is a very easy mode of doing vote buying," Comelec Spokesperson James...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) Second Division has dismissed the petition against senatorial candidate Raffy Tulfo. Comelec/MB Comelec Acting Chairman Socorro Inting revealed this on Wednesday, Feb. 16. She said there is no misrepresentation in Tulfo's certificate of candidacy. The petition...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday, Feb. 16, signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Vote Pilipinas for the May 2022 polls. Screenshot/Comelec FB Comelec Acting Chairperson Socorro Inting led the signing at the Manila Hotel together with other poll officials. "This Memorandum of...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) removed unlawful election materials during the launch of the "Operation Baklas" in the National Capital Region on Wednesday, Feb. 16. Commision on Election (Comelec) in cooperation with Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and Department of Public...
After the dismal decision of the First Division of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for them, a group of petitioners on Tuesday, Feb. 15, filed a motion for reconsideration before the Comelec en Banc asking it to reverse the decision dismissing their disqualification petition against...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said the Printing Committee for the 2022 National and Local Elections is set to conduct the disposal of spools and paper trimmings on Wednesday, Feb. 16. Comelec/MB "The paper trimmings for disposal, this is the part of the ballot for the automated election...
