The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has ordered the full resumption of work for all offices and departments at their main office situated in the Palacio del Gobernador’s Ground, 7th and 8th Floors starting August 4. Comelec/MB "All officials and employees situated therein are directed to report...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Garcia has officially assumed his post Wednesday, August 3. Comelec Chairman George Garcia (Ali Vicoy/MB) He assumed his post a day after he took his oath. On Wednesday, Garcia already presided his first en banc session as chairman which was...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has started printing the official ballots for the plebiscite in Maguindanao. Comelec/MB In a notice, the poll body announced that the printing of the official ballots for the Sept. 17 plebiscite commenced on August 2 at the National Printing Office in Quezon...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has reset the Election Registration Board hearings in areas affected by the recent magnitude 7 earthquake. Comelec/MB "In the areas of CAR and Region 1 the August 1 hearing has been extended and will be reset on August 15, 2022," Comelec Acting Spokesperson...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced on Tuesday, August 2 that it has suspended the issuance of Voter's Certification at the Comelec - National Central File Division (NCFD). MB file photo In a document released by the Education and Information Department (EID), it has also suspended...
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 Commission on Elections (Comelec) Employees Union on Monday, August 1, welcomed the appointment of George Garcia as Chairman of the poll body. Newly appointed Comelec Chairman George Garcia (Ali Vicoy/MB) In a statement, the Comelec EU described Garcia as a "brilliant election lawyer and an...
George Garcia, the newly appointed Commission on Elections (Comelec) chairman, has assured the public that he will remain impartial and independent. Newly appointed Comelec Chairman George Garcia (Ali Vicoy/MB) "Rest assured that I will remain impartial and independent as a Comelec Chairman," he...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said it respects the decision of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. to veto the bill exempting poll worker honoraria from taxes. Comelec/MB "We respect the Office of the President, which has the power to veto such matters," Comelec Acting Spokesperson...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said the election results and data, are safe, secure, intact and unaffected. Comelec/MB The poll body said this following the fire incident at their main office in Intramuros, Manila, Sunday, July 31. The Comelec said such data remains to be on live posting,...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said the holding of a special election in the 7th District of Cavite will not significantly impact their preparations for the December 2022 Barangay and Sangguniang polls. Comelec/MB "BSKE preparations are already underway and this will not significantly impact...
No field office of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) suffered any major structural damage from Wednesday's magnitude 7 earthquake. Comelec/MB Comelec Acting Spokesperson John Rex Laudiangco said this referring to their field offices in Regions 1, 2, 3 and CAR. In a statement, he said, no...
