The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will be open this Saturday, Nov. 13 to accommodate those who will file for withdrawal and substitution. Comelec/MB "The deadline (of filing) is Nov.15 which means that we are really starting to watch the proceedings starting tomorrow," Comelec Spokesperson...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said an aspirant whose certificate of candidacy (COC) has been cancelled cannot be substituted. Comelec/MB "If it is by cancellation of the COC, it is as if no COC was filed by the candidate. Therefore, there is no right to substitution that is attached,"...
A total of 91 petitions have so far been received by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) seeking to cancel certificates of candidacy (COC) for the May 2022 polls. Comelec/MB "There are a lot...For national level alone, 91 petitions for cancellation have been filed so far," Comelec Spokesperson...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) Election Registration Board (ERB) has recorded a total of 5,017,267 new voters, it announced on Wednesday, November 10. (JANSEN ROMERO/MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) In a press briefing, Comelec spokesman James Jimenez told reporters that this number was as of...
Three aspirants for national positions have so far withdrew their certificates of candidacy (COC), the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said Wednesday. Comelec/MB Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez said aside from broadcaster Noli de Castro, Nur-Ana I. Sahidulla, and Raquel W. Castillo also...
With Philippine National Public Key Infrastructure (PNPKI) Digital Signatures already received by teachers and personnel, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, Nov. 10 expressed readiness for the upcoming May 2022 national and local elections. (Photo from DepEd) “Data security is a...
Speculations on what Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio's next move would be circulated after her withdrawal of her reelection bid on Tuesday, November 9, one of which was the possibility of a substitution so that she could run for a national post. As such, substitution has become a popular and...
Two hundred five aspirants for national positions may be declared as nuisance candidates by the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Comelec/MB "For the position of president, 82 petitions have been filed, 15 for vice president, and 108 for those running for senator," Comelec - Education and...
Those qualified to avail of the local absentee voting (LAV) in connection with the May 9, 2022 National and Local Elections may already submit their applications. Comelec/MB The Commission on Elections on Wednesday, Nov. 9, announced that it will begin accepting applications for LAV. The poll body,...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has acknowledged the statement of President Duterte that they should give the candidates the "space" to conduct political campaigns. Commission on Elections spokesperson James Jimenez (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) "Sang-ayon po kami diyan at katulad ng...
President Duterte on Tuesday, November 9, said the Commission on Elections (Comelec) should come up with better regulations for the upcoming campaign season for the 2022 polls. President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his regular public address on November 9, 2021. (RTVM Screenshot) The official campaign...
The petition seeking the cancellation of the certificate of candidacy of presidential aspirant Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has been raffled to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) Second Division. Comelec/MB Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez revealed this on Tuesday, Nov. 9. "The case has...
