A Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) working dog named “James” helped anti-narcotics operatives in detecting crystal meth or “shabu” worth P6.8 million in a buy-bust operation in Bonggao, Tawi-Tawi on Tuesday, August 9. Joint operatives of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA),...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said majority of national candidates in the May 2022 National and Local Elections beat the June 8 deadline for the filing of the Statement of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE). Comelec/MB In a statement on Thursday, June 9, the poll body said the deadline...
Winning candidates and party-list groups in the May 2022 polls may still file their Statement of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE) after June 8. Comelec/MB James Jimenez of the Comelec Education and Information Department explained that the June 8 deadline in relation to the 2022 National and...
Commissioner George Garcia (Ali Vicoy/MB) Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner George Garcia on Saturday, May 7, gave an explanation why the poll body decided to designate a new acting spokesperson, three days before the conduct of the national and local elections. Comelec Chairman...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has designated Director John Rex C. Laudiangco of their Law Department as Acting Spokesperson. Photo Comelec "You are hereby designated as Acting Spokesperson of the Commission, effective immediately," the Memorandum dated May 6 signed by Comelec Chairman...
James Jimenez is still the spokesperson of the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Comelec/MB Comelec Commissioner George Garcia clarified this on Monday, May 2. "Until today, we would like to clarify, Dir. James Jimenez to be our official spokesperson and he remains to be the director of the...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Rey Bulay has recommended that Directors James Jimenez and Frances Arabe be temporarily relieved from any functions involving media relations and exposure after the Pilipinas 2022 Debates fiasco. Comelec/MB Bulay, who heads the task force investigating...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Saturday, April 16, vowed not to take lightly the threats made against the institution as well as the false claims about the upcoming May 9 national and local polls. COMELEC / MANILA BULLETIN Comelec Commissioner George Erwin M. Garcia said that he will...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said the public should not believe in supposed results of "exit polls" saying it is not always reliable. Comelec/MB "As a general rule, unless na ang nag labas ng exit poll ay isang kilala at reputable na survey firm, hindi ito reliable. Lalo na sa social...
An official of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has urged Filipino voters abroad to participate in the overseas voting for the 2022 polls. Comelec/MB "I call on our countrymen abroad. There are 1.6 million of you set to participate in overseas voting. Don't miss this chance to elect a leader...
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 names of people who have died due to Covid-19 and other causes may still be on the voters’ list in the upcoming 2022 polls, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said. In an interview with GMA 7, Comelec Spokesperson James B. Jimenez said some names of people who are already deceased might...
