The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will be having an en banc meeting on Feb. 9 next week, Comelec spokesman James Jimenez said on Thursday, Feb.3 Comelec/MB Jimenez said that this will essentially serve as an organizing meeting for this new commission en ban and the new list of committees....
For an official of the Commission on Elections, a candidate's absence in debates is a red flag to voters. Comelec/MB "Not a red flag for Comelec, but red flag for the voters, absolutely," Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez said in a virtual press briefing Thursday, Feb. 3. "For the Comelec, we...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Spokesperson James Jimenez on Thursday, Feb. 3, revealed that he will submit his courtesy resignation to their Acting Chairman Socorro Inting. Comelec/MB In a virtual press briefing, he said this is in order to give Inting the opportunity to make the designation...
No particular place in the country has been declared to be an area of concern in relation to the incoming 2022 National and Local Elections, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Thursday, Feb. 3. (AFP FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) Comelec spokesman James Jimenez made the statement...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is now left with only four commissioners. Comelec/MB This, following the retirement of the three members of the en banc on Wednesday, Feb. 2. Those who retired are Comelec Chairman Sheriff Abas, Commissioners Rowena Guanzon and Antonio Kho. The remaining...
The automated election system (AES) source codes for the May 2022 polls have been deposited at the Banko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) for safekeeping. Screenshot Comelec FB Officials of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) led by Executive Director Bartolome Sinocruz and Atty. John Rex Laudiangco...
In this file photo taken on February 05, 2017, Tom Brady, #12 of the New England Patriots, holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Atlanta Falcons in overtime during Super Bowl 51 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. (AFP) The sporting world hailed Tom Brady on Tuesday as the NFL legend...
There is an ongoing reshuffle of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) field officials. Comelec/MB Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez said the move is being done every elections and periodically to "prevent familiarity between Comelec officials and local politicians." "This is a standard practice...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Friday, Jan. 28 conducted the virtual raffle of slots in connection with the conduct of the e-rally next month. Comelec/MB The virtual raffle was led by Elaiza David, director of the Comelec Education and Information Department. Based on the result of the...
LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks the ball during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on January 25, 2022 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. (AFP) Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was named an NBA All-Star Game captain for the fifth-straight season on Thursday as the...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Thursday, Jan. 27, warned the public of the proliferation of fake accounts and profiles, on various social media platforms, impersonating their officials. Comelec/MB In a statement, the poll body said any Facebook friend request purporting to be coming from...
Aside from face mask, voters are required to wear face shield when they vote in the May 2022 polls. Comelec/MB "You cannot vote if you are not wearing face mask and unfortunately face shield," Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez said during the Kapihan sa Manila Bay forum on Wednesday, Jan. 26. "We...
