The refurbishment of the vote counting machines (VCMs) that will be used in the May 2022 polls is almost done. Comelec/MB On Thursday, Commission on Elections (Comelec) Spokesperson James Jimenez reported that they've alresdy refurbished 99.6 percent of the VCMs. "That's 96,981 but we do have a...
Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula has asked voters to study the track record and platform of candidates in the May 2022 elections. Cardinal Jose Advincula (Ali Vicoy/MB) “We pray that there will be a deep assessment of the programs and platforms of every candidate, as well as their track...
The Board of Canvassers (BOC) will not raise the hands of winning candidates in the May 2022 polls as part of the health and safety protocols. Comelec/MB In Resolution No. 10731, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said during proclamation of the winning candidates, the BOC "shall not physically...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said other government agencies should also monitor possible health protocol violations during the public rallies of political aspirants in the May 2022 polls. Comelec/MB "Why is everyone being given a free pass? Isn't it we have other authorities that are...
A petition seeking to cancel the certificate of candidacy (COC) of senatorial aspirant Raffy Tulfo is currently pending before the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Rafael “Raffy” T. Tulfo (Comelec FB Live Screenshot) In an online press briefing on Thursday, Nov. 18, Comelec Spokesperson James...
A petition seeking the disqualification of presidential aspirant Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. in the May 2022 polls has been filed before the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday, Nov. 17. Copy of the petition for disqualification Petitioners which include former Bayan Muna Rep. Satur...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has denied more than 120 applicants for partylist registration. Comelec/MB "126 applicants for Party List registration were denied by @comelec," Comelec Commissioner Rowena Guanzon said on Twitter on Wednesday, Nov. 17. She added that more than 100 of denied...
Twenty-two aspirants for national posts withdrew their certificates of candidacy (COCs) for the May 2022 polls. Comelec/MB Based on the list of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) they are the following: Manuel de Castro (senator), Raquel Castillo (vice president), Antonio Valdes (president),...
It's official. Copy of President Duterte's COC President Rodrigo Duterte is running for senator in the May 2022 polls. His certificate of candidacy (COC) was filed by his representative Mechor Aranas before the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Intramuros, Manila on Monday, Nov 15. Many were...
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque is seeking a Senate seat in the May 2022 polls. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque files COC for senator Wearing green polo, Roque arrived at the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Manila on Monday, Nov. 15 to file his certificate of candidacy (COC) for...
Former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Guillermo Eleazar formalized his senate bid in the May 2022 polls on Monday, Nov. 15. Former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Guillermo Eleazar files COC for senator Eleazar filed his certificate on candidacy (COC) for senator before the...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is looking to hold a "primary" debate among presidential bets in January next year. Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez answers questions from the media during a press briefing at the Comelec office at Intramuros, Manila.(photo by Ali Vicoy) In a press briefing,...
