The public will have a chance to try the vote counting machine (VCM) ahead of the May 9 polls. The Commission on Election (COMELEC)and the SM Supermalls ink an agreement for the Let's Vote Pinas on Monday, April 18, 2022, a vote counting machine demonstration and experience. The program is a joint...
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) 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),...
PASAHERO Party-list is urging the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to “promptly and favorably” act on the request of the Land Transportation and Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to exempt the distribution public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers' fuel subsidy from the election public spending...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is mulling the possibility of authorizing Chairman Saidamen Pangarungan to place specific areas under its direct control and supervision. Comelec/MB Comelec Commissioner George Garcia revealed this during the Laging Handa public briefing Monday, April 4. "We...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Friday, April 1, signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) for online services, such as the precinct finder, for the 2022 polls. MOA signing between Comelec and DICT on April 1, 2022...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Saidamen Pangarungan on Friday, April 1, said all preparations for the May 2022 polls are now in full swing. Comelec/MB "As of today, we have merely 38 days before D-day—the May 9, National and Local Elections. And while I, only assumed office early...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc has resolved to carry out several measures in connection to the alleged security breach involving Smartmatic. Chairman Saidamen Pangarungan (Photo Comelec FB) In a statement of Comelec chairman Saidamen Pangarungan on Thursday, March 24, the Comelec en...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Saidamen Pangarungan on Wednesday, March 23, said the poll body is fully committed to a full and complete transparency of the entire election process. Chairman Saidamen Pangarungan (Photo Comelec FB) He issued the statement in reaction to the petition for...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Saidamen Pangarungan on Monday, March 21, has assured the public that they are carefully studying all the petitions filed before them. Chairman Saidamen Pangarungan (Photo Comelec FB) The poll chief issued the statement in reaction to the letter of Akbayan...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will discuss this week the possibility of imposing additional sanctions for those who would skip their debates. Comelec/MB "We will address this particular problem in the en banc session this Wednesday," Comelec Chairman Saidamen Pangarungan said on Sunday,...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will be expediting the resolution of all pending cases. Comelec/MB "We agreed to expedite all pending petitions in the En banc and in the divisions," Comelec Chairman Saidamen Pangarungan said in a press briefing Thursday, March 17. He said this include...
