The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has suspended the voter registration in the National Capital Region (NCR) during the implementation of the enhanced community quarantine. Comelec/MB "ECQ in NCR means a shutdown of the physical offices of Comelec in NCR. Voter registration will be effectively...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc has not discussed the possibility of extending the voter registration period. Comelec/MB Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez revealed this on Monday, August 2. "The Commission en banc has not - repeat not - discussed the possibility of extension of the...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is exploring ways to reactivate over six million deactivated voters. Comelec/MB On Twitter, Comelec Commissioner Rowena Guanzon said the En Banc will study if they can use online to revalidate or restore all names of those who failed to vote twice in...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Friday, July 30, said the implementation of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in the National Capital Region (NCR) will have an impact on the ongoing voter registration for the May 2022 polls. Comelec/MB "The return of NCR to a state of ECQ will...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said voter turnout is in no way determinative of the validity of electoral exercises. Comelec/MB Still, the poll body expressed confidence that there will be a sizeable voter turnout in the May 2022 polls. “The Comelec remains confident of a sizable voter...
Know the schedule of mall registration in your area which will start this month. Comelec/MB The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Thursday, July 15, released the initial list of voter registration booths to be established in selected Robinsons Malls nationwide. "We are happy to announce that...
A poll official believes that not all of the more than 7 million deactivated voters will apply for reactivation for the May 2022 National and Local Elections. Comelec/MB "Our expectations is that we will not get all 7 million back," Commission on Elections (Comelec) Spokesperson James Jimenez said...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said their preparations for the May 2022 polls are still okay amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Comelec/MB "In so far as our timeline, I must admit... we are experiencing hardship in meeting several activities because of the pandemic. But we are...
Despite the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) believes the voter turnout in the May 2022 polls will be 80 percent or even higher. Comelec/MB "We think we are going to hit 80 percent again despite this pandemic. In fact, it might even be higher," Comelec...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will open registration booths in malls to give the public an accessible and efficient registration experience. Comelec/MB On Monday, July 12, the Comelec and Robinsons Land Corporation will sign a memorandum of agreement (MOA) on the setting up of voter...
In order to avoid crowding, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is eyeing to increase the number of clustered precincts in the May 2022 national and local polls. Comelec/MB Comelec Spokesman James Jimenez said from 84,000, they are planning to increase the polling precincts to 100,000 or more....
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said voters can vote with confidence in the May 2022 polls as voting centers are designed to be coronavirus disease (COVID-19) safe. Comelec/MB "We have designed our polling precincts precisely to be COVID safe which means we wil be prioritizing the use of...
