The Senate on Monday, September 27, approved on third and final reading the bill that is expected to compel the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to extend deadline of voter registration for the 2022 national and local elections. (JANSEN ROMERO/MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) Senators, voting 23-0-0,...
If you think this week's filing of the Certificate of Candidacy (COC) of potential candidates in the May 2022 polls is already the start of the Election Period, you are wrong. Comelec/MB Based on the calendar of activities for the May 9, 2022 National and Local Elections released by the Commission...
Comelec/MB Forms needed for the filing of certificates of candidacy (COCs) for the May 2022 elections can be downloaded from the official website of the Commission on Elections (Comelec). The Comelec said that different forms needed for the filing of COC can be accessed at...
The Senate will be adopting the House of Representatives' version of the bill that would extend the period of voters registration for the 2022 elections for 30 more days. Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel 'Migz' Zubiri (Albert Calvelo/Senate PRIB) Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri...
Comelec/MB The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has called on the public to avoid violence and keep the conduct of the 2022 general elections peaceful. The poll body made the statement after President Duterte warned that he will not hesitate to tap the military to ensure violence-free elections....
Pro-environment groups are calling on the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to implement reforms in the conduct of elections next year to avoid repeat of previous approaches that supposedly violated the laws and harmed the environment. In a letter submitted to Comelec Chairman Sheriff M. Abas,...
The House of Representatives approved on second reading the bill proposing to direct the Commission on Elections to extend the registration of voters for another month. Voter's registration In a motion raised by Pampanga Rep. Rimpy Bondoc, the chamber amended House Bill 10261 in its entirety,...
Hundreds of individuals who intend to vote in the 2022 national elections lined up at the registration site of the Commission on Election (Comelec) at the Parañaque City Sports Complex on Friday. The ABS-CBN reported the long lines at the sports complex started as early as 3:00 a.m., but the...
Comelec/MB The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Friday, Sept. 24 that its officials will be discussing the proposals to extend the voter registration period. Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez said that a “management committee meeting” is set to discuss possible scenarios in the event...
A subcommittee of the Senate Commitee on Finance suspended on Friday, Septembber 24, its discussion on the Commission on Elections' (Comelec) P26.7-billion proposed budget for 2022 as lawmakers maintained that the period of voter registration for the upcoming elections should be extended. Senate...
The upcoming filing of certificates of candidacy (COCs) of election aspirants has prompted the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) to tweak its rule for individuals comprising authorized persons outside of residence, or APORs. Presidential Spokesperson...
The issuance of voter's certification in all Offices of the Election Officer (OEOs) will be suspended from Sept. 27 to 30. Comelec/MB The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said this is in order to devote the last week of voter registration solely for registration purposes. "The Commission...
