After poll watchdog Kontra Daya pointed out that the country's party-list system continues to be hijacked by the rich and powerful, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Friday, March 4, that they follow guidelines in approving groups. Comelec/MB Commissioner Aimee Ferolino said that amid...
The virtual voter education campaign of Democracy Watch Philippines dubbed as Vote Right 2022 has earned the support of the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Screenshot Comelec FB Comelec Acting Chairman Socorro Inting believes such an approach is fitting and effective in reaching the greatest...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said the motions for reconsideration filed in relation to the case of presidential candidate Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. will be resolved before election day. IMG-83a5d264126dc7e2cf9a0f882dbaca08-V "Definitely, the MRs have to be decided before the...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has expressed openness in reviewing their guidelines on in-person campaigning. Comelec/MB "We are aware of these complaint of some candidates. Maybe we will review our rules," Acting Comelec Chairman Socorro Inting said in a press briefing Wednesday, Feb. 16....
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) Second Division has dismissed the petition against senatorial candidate Raffy Tulfo. Comelec/MB Comelec Acting Chairman Socorro Inting revealed this on Wednesday, Feb. 16. She said there is no misrepresentation in Tulfo's certificate of candidacy. The petition...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday, Feb. 16, signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Vote Pilipinas for the May 2022 polls. Screenshot/Comelec FB Comelec Acting Chairperson Socorro Inting led the signing at the Manila Hotel together with other poll officials. "This Memorandum of...
The membership of the two Divisions of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has been reorganized following the retirement of three of its commissioners. Comelec/MB Comelec Acting Chairperson Socorro Inting will now preside over the First Division, and Commissioner Aimee P. Ferolino will serve as...
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...
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...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) paid tribute to outgoing Comelec Chairman Sheriff Abas, Commissioner Antonio Kho and Commissioner Rowena Guanzon in a ceremony on Wednesday, Feb. 2. Comelec/MB The three Comelec executives officially retired on Wednesday as the poll body will be left by...
Commissioner Socorro Inting will be the acting chairman of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) starting Feb. 3. Photo Comelec Comelec Commissioner Rowena Guanzon said this is while waiting for President Duterte to appoint the new head of the poll body. "Commissioner Socorro Inting, most senior...
