The Commission on Elections (Comelec) cited the low voter turnout as a perennial problem in overseas voting. Comelec/MB "Since the start of overseas voting, that has been our perennial problem, the low voter turnout," Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez said in a virtual forum. This, he said, is the...
All is good for reigning IBF junior-bantamweight champion Jerwin Ancajas following a recent viral incident he was involved in during sparring. Jerwin Ancajas (Instagram) In a video circulating online and uploaded via Eumir Marcial's Youtube channel, Ancajas knocked out his unnamed sparring partner...
Raffles conducted by candidates, whether done online, will no longer be allowed starting Feb. 8 when the campaign period officially starts. Comelec/MB This was the reminder of Commission on Elections (Comelec) Spokesperson James B. Jimenez to candidates who are still planning to continue their...
Although left with only four commissioners with months to go before the May 2022 polls, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) assured that it is not crippled. Comelec/MB "What I can say is that the Comelec is not crippled. It makes it a little difficult but it is not crippled," Comelec Spokesperson...
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...
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...