The Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) have been generally peaceful and orderly based on the preliminary observation of the National Citizens' Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel). Namfrel has been accredited by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) as the citizens' arm for the...
The National Citizens' Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel) on Monday, August 22, urged the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to exercise its power to decide when to hold the next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE). Namfrel The poll watchdog group cited paragraph (3), Section 2, of...
The National Citizens' Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel) wants to see changes in the country's voter registration process. Namfrel In a statement on Monday, August 15, the poll watchdog group recommended to the Legislature the following: • Allow data sharing agreements between the...
The National Citizens Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel) welcomed the appointment of George Garcia as chairman of the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Photo Namfrel FB In an interview, Namfrel Secretary General Eric Alvia said they welcome the appointment of Garcia as this allows "continuity...
The National Citizens Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel) has urged Congress to let the Dec. 5, 2022 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) proceed as scheduled. Namfrel FB In a statement, on Wednesday, July 20, the poll watchdog group said, the will of the people, as expressed...
An anti-dynasty provision in the party-list law is one of the key legislative reform areas being looked at by the two of the country's poll watchdog groups. (Screenshot from Participate PH Facebook live) According to Legal Network for Truthful Elections (Lente) Executive Director Ona Caritos,...
The National Citizens Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel) has reminded qualified voters to register for the December 5, Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan polls. Namfrel The poll watchdog group issued the call in time for the resumption of the voter registration on July 4. "Make sure that you are...
The National Citizens’ Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel) has designated Angel Averia Jr. as its Acting National Chairperson. Photo Namfrel FB This following the resignation of their National Chairperson Augusto Lagman. In a statement, Namfrel said, Averia known as "Lito" in the IT community,...
The National Citizens’ Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel) National Council said it has accepted the June 2 resignation of Augusto Lagman from their group and as its National Chairperson. Photo Namfrel FB Lagman served as Namfrel National Chairperson from 2018 to 2022. "Namfrel and its...
The National Citizens’ Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel) will be helping the church-backed poll watchdog Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) in validating election returns (ERs). Teachers acting as members of the electoral board conduct the final testing and sealing of...
Comelec Acting spokesperson John Rex C. Laudiangco addresses media queries during a press briefing at the PICC in Pasay City on May 12, 2022. (Photo by Jel Santos / MANILA BULLETIN) The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has welcomed the recent report of the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible...
Educating the public on election-related concerns should be the focus of the Commission on Elections (Comelec), not warnings, the National Citizens' Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel) said on Tuesday, April 26. (PNA / MANILA BULLETIN) "There are election laws and processes in place to...
