The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will be having an en banc meeting on Feb. 9 next week, Comelec spokesman James Jimenez said on Thursday, Feb.3 Comelec/MB Jimenez said that this will essentially serve as an organizing meeting for this new commission en ban and the new list of committees....
For an official of the Commission on Elections, a candidate's absence in debates is a red flag to voters. Comelec/MB "Not a red flag for Comelec, but red flag for the voters, absolutely," Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez said in a virtual press briefing Thursday, Feb. 3. "For the Comelec, we...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Spokesperson James Jimenez on Thursday, Feb. 3, revealed that he will submit his courtesy resignation to their Acting Chairman Socorro Inting. Comelec/MB In a virtual press briefing, he said this is in order to give Inting the opportunity to make the designation...
No particular place in the country has been declared to be an area of concern in relation to the incoming 2022 National and Local Elections, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Thursday, Feb. 3. (AFP FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) Comelec spokesman James Jimenez made the statement...
The camp of Vice President Leni Robredo is confident that it has the “best candidate” but it also recognizes the challenges of launching a presidential campaign amid the restrictions imposed by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Vice President Leni Robredo visits the Guagua Municipal...
Former Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Rowena Guanzon flaunted on Thursday, Feb. 3 her newfound status as a private citizen after her retirement. (From Rowena Guanzon's Twitter account / MANILA BULLETIN) "Private citizen Rowena Guanzon reporting. Good morning," she posted on Twitter....
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) paid tribute to outgoing Comelec Chairman Sheriff Abas, Commissioner Antonio Kho and Commissioner Rowena Guanzon in a ceremony on Wednesday, Feb. 2. Comelec/MB The three Comelec executives officially retired on Wednesday as the poll body will be left by...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Rowena Guanzon (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) Former Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Rowena V. Guanzon on Wednesday, Feb. 2, said she and Commissioner Marlon S. Casquejo were deprived by Commissioner Aimee P. Ferolino of their right to...
Two elections watchdog groups have agreed there is no hacking on the Commission on Elections' (Comelec) website, particularly data for the 2022 polls, but they called on the body to ensure the integrity of its system against any possible breach. The Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is now left with only four commissioners. Comelec/MB This, following the retirement of the three members of the en banc on Wednesday, Feb. 2. Those who retired are Comelec Chairman Sheriff Abas, Commissioners Rowena Guanzon and Antonio Kho. The remaining...
(Photo from Rowena Guanzon Facebook page / MANILA BULLETIN) Former Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Rowena “Bing” V. Guanzon, who retired today, Feb. 2, disclosed that she is considering entering politics in 2025 and that she has been recently shortlisted for the post of deputy...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Rowena Guanzon has warned against bogus food delivery orders using her name. Commissioner Rowena Guanzon (Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin) She issued the warning on Twitter, Wednesday, Feb. 2. "Since last night there are bogus food delivery orders to...
