An official of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) sees no criminal liability with Vice President Leni Robredo's comment on vote-buying. Comelec/MB "I think it is not something that should have been said, but in terms of criminal liability, I don't really see it," Comelec Spokesperson James...
With the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) will regulate the number of people who can participate in in-person campaigns in the May 2022 polls. Comelec/MB Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez revealed this in a television interview on Thursday, Oct. 28....
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is eyeing to hold six debates in the May 2022 polls. Comelec/MB Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez said they are planning to hold three debates both for president and vice president. "We are looking to have essentially six debates: three for president and three...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is planning to hold an online presidential debate for the May 2022 polls. Comelec/MB "Yes, we're working on debates and, yes, they will be online," Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez said in a television interview on Oct. 25. "Unfortunately, we would probably...
Vote buying is an election offense regardless of financial situation or noble intentions. Comelec/MB Commission on Elections (Comelec) Spokesperson James Jimenez issued this reminder on Wednesday, Oct. 27. He also disagreed with the advice of Vice President Leni Robredo for voters to accept the...
The caravans and rallies being held in support of political aspirants are legal, an official of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said. Comelec/MB Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez explained that premature campaigning is no longer a punishable offense under existing laws. "Unfortunately,...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) expects 65 million registered voters in the May 2022 polls. Comelec/MB In an online forum, Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez revealed that the number of registered voters at present is already nearing 63 million. "Our initial projections were 59 million but...
Those running in the May 2022 polls may have to modify how they will conduct their campaign. Comelec/MB This, as the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said there will be "major changes" in the conduct of campaign. "I guess a lot of people will be in for some scrambling in terms of modifying how dey...
The voting simulation conducted by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on October 23 for the May 2022 polls had a low voter turnout. Comelec/MB In an online forum, Tuesday, Oct. 26, Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez revealed that the activity that they conducted at the San Juan Elementary School...
Those running in the May 2022 polls better be careful in accepting campaign donations. Comelec/MB The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said contributions from foreigners and foreign corporations are prohibited. "Foreigners cannot contribute to any Filipino candidate," Comelec Commissioner Rowena...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is eyeing the use of the internet voting system for overseas voters in the 2025 polls. Comelec/MB "As you know, Congress has to pass a law to make this possible... It's impossible to use this in 2022," Comelec Commissioner Rowena Guanzon said in an online press...
Eligible parties were urged by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to submit their applications to participate in the conduct of the source code review of the automated election system (AES) to be used in the 2022 National and Local Elections. Comelec/MB The poll body renewed the call with three...
