An unnamed mayor in Bicol is in hot water after the Commission on Elections (Comelec) found out that the local official put on hold the proclamation of candidates in an unspecified barangay in the province. "Ito warning 'to dun sa mayor na yun kilala mo kung sino ka. 'Wag mo na lang pilitin na...
A total of 19 people were killed while 19 more were injured during the conduct of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) 2023 from Aug. 28 to Oct. 31, 2023. Based on the data provided by the poll body in a press conference on Tuesday, October 31, from the Philippine National Police...
The Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) on Monday, Oct. 30, were generally peaceful nationwide despite a few reported incidents of violence, Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia said. In a press conference, Garcia said that no election-related violence was...
The Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) have been generally peaceful and orderly based on the preliminary observation of the National Citizens' Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel). Namfrel has been accredited by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) as the citizens' arm for the...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) expects a higher voter turnout for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) this year compared to the previous polls conducted in 2015 and 2018. Voters look for their names posted at the official voters list at Highway Hills Integrated School in...
While winning candidates of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) may assume their posts the following day after their proclamation, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) recommended having at least a one-week transition...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) recorded two separate arson incidents in different towns in Maguindanao on Saturday, Oct. 28, or just two days before the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE). Ruminimbang Elementary School. (Photo from Comelec Chairman George Garcia) A fire...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia said on Thursday, Oct. 26 that the poll body despises vote-buying as much as election-related violence when perpetrated against candidates, urging the public to cease involvement in these illegal activities. Commission on Elections...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has forged a data-sharing agreement with the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to further improve response and strategic plan of action to ensure a peaceful and credible barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE). PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda, Jr. said...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia said on Monday, October 23, that they are keen on suspending the proclamation of Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) candidates who are facing election-related charges. "Absolutely firm in suspending them," Garcia said in...
Senator Francis “Tol” Tolentino on Saturday, Oct. 21, raised the issue of using artificial intelligence (AI)-aided election campaign and propaganda materials. Tolentino raised this issue before the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and requested further study for future policy formulation,...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) George Erwin Garcia said on Friday, Oct. 20 that the poll body will not hesitate to use its powers against those who commit or are involved in election-related violence. Comelec Chairman George Garcia leads the dismantling of election paraphernalia such as posters...
