Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Rowena Guanzon explained on Wednesday, Jan. 26 the reason why the First Division has not yet released its decision on the disqualification case filed against presidential aspirant Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr. Commissioner Rowena Guanzon (Photo from...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said the petition of Tiburcio Marcos against presidential aspirant Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr has not been disposed of. Comelec/MB Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez issued this clarification on Tuesday, Jan. 25, during a virtual press briefing. "It's been...
National bets will know their timeslot in the e-rally platform when the Commission n Elections (Comelec) holds its raffle this week. Comelec/MB On Wednesday, Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez announced that the raffle for the e-rally will be held on Jan. 28. "We will have a raffle at Comelec to...
The candidates of the warring factions of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino - Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) were given an opportunity to use the party name on the ballot for the May 2022 polls. Comelec/MB The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said this is a "temporary accommodation" as their case is...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc will be left with four commissioners, who are all Duterte appointees, when three of their members retire next month. Comelec/MB But the poll body assured the public of the independence of their commissioners. "Please give our commissioners the benefit...
Election lawyer Romulo Macalintal said on Wednesday, Jan. 26 that if the Commission on Elections (Comelec) could "brag" that it started printing the May 2022 ballots "way earlier" than the May 2019 polls, then there is no reason why it could not get clarification from the Supreme Court regarding...
Although not mandatory, skipping the Commission on Elections (Comelec) organized debates may not be a good idea for candidates for president and vice president in the May 2022 polls. Comelec/MB This as the poll body is planning to keep their podiums empty during the debate. "If a candidate refuses...
An official of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday, Jan. 25, said there is no rule requring the disposition of unspent campaign donations. Comelec/MB "There are no rules requiring its disposition in any specific way. Meaning to say there is no rule that say you have to return, that you...
The request of the Office of Vice President Leni Robredo for it to be allowed to continue with its COVID-19 response programs even during the campaign period is still being evaluated by the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Comelec/MB "That is still being evaluated if I'm not mistaken. The Law...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday, Jan. 25, signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) for the May 2022 polls. Comelec/MB The virtual signing was attended by Comelec Chairman Sheriff Abas, DepEd Sec....
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is standing by the integrity of its commissioners amid the accusation of bias by the petitioners seeking to cancel the certificate of candidacy (COC) of presidential aspirant Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. Comelec/MB "Relative to the accusations of bias, of...
The Muntinlupa police have apprehended 978 individuals for violations of quarantine protocols, traffic rules, and other city ordinances. Muntinlupa acting police chief Col. Angel Garcillano reported that the violators were apprehended from Jan. 1 to 23. A Muntinlupa police officer checks the...
