Nearly 90 petitions have so far been filed before the Commission on Elections (Comelec) seeking the cancellation or denial of due course of the certificate of candidacy (COC) of an aspirant in the May 2022 polls. Comelec/MB The Comelec released the list on Monday, Nov. 29. Among the petitions in...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has so far denied the accreditation of 76 party-list groups and political parties. Comelec/MB "This is the list of party list groups and political parties with final dismissal. They cannot join anymore," Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez said in a press...
There are already 65.5 million voters in the May 2022 polls, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said Thursday. Comelec/MB "As of today the projected number of voters for 2022 stands at 65.5 million," Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez said in a press briefing in Manila. "Throughout the entire...
As part of their preparations for the May 2022 polls, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is set to conduct a mock elections before the year ends. Comelec/MB "We are tentatively scheduling a mock elections for the end of December," Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez said in a press briefing in...
The refurbishment of the vote counting machines (VCMs) that will be used in the May 2022 polls is almost done. Comelec/MB On Thursday, Commission on Elections (Comelec) Spokesperson James Jimenez reported that they've alresdy refurbished 99.6 percent of the VCMs. "That's 96,981 but we do have a...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said other government agencies should also monitor possible health protocol violations during the public rallies of political aspirants in the May 2022 polls. Comelec/MB "Why is everyone being given a free pass? Isn't it we have other authorities that are...
A petition seeking to cancel the certificate of candidacy (COC) of senatorial aspirant Raffy Tulfo is currently pending before the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Rafael “Raffy” T. Tulfo (Comelec FB Live Screenshot) In an online press briefing on Thursday, Nov. 18, Comelec Spokesperson James...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) 2nd Division has given the camp of Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., five days as an extension to submit his verified answer in relation to the summons issued for the petition seeking the cancellation of his certificate of candidacy (COC). Sen. Bongbong...
There are currently four pending petitions against presidential aspirant Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. before the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Comelec/MB In an online press briefing on Thursday, Nov. 18, Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez said the petitions are for the cancellation of his...
Four-division world boxing champion Donnie "Ahas" Nietes will make a crucial comeback against Norbelto Jimenez of the Dominican Republic in a WBA super flyweight title eliminator at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, United Arab Emirates next month. Donnie Nietes (Photo from D4G Promotions) The winner...
Twenty-two aspirants for national posts withdrew their certificates of candidacy (COCs) for the May 2022 polls. Comelec/MB Based on the list of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) they are the following: Manuel de Castro (senator), Raquel Castillo (vice president), Antonio Valdes (president),...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said aspirants in the May 2022 polls may still withdraw their certificates of candidacy (COCs) for as long as its done before Election Day. Comelec/MB Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez, however, said that voluntary withdrawals cannot be substituted....
