Comelec/MB The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has condemned the killing of an election officer in Northern Samar province and urged authorities to immediately apprehend the individuals who were behind the crime. "The Comelec condemns the craven killing of Acting Election Officer James Diaz...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) 2nd Division has given the camp of Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., five days as an extension to submit his verified answer in relation to the summons issued for the petition seeking the cancellation of his certificate of candidacy (COC). Sen. Bongbong...
Petitioners who filed the petition seeking the cancellation of the certificate of candidacy (COC) of Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. opposed the "Motion for Extension of Time" filed by his camp in response to the summons issued by the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Comelec/MB In a statement...
A resolution enumerating the rules and regulations on the ban, bearing, carrying, and transportation of firearms has been released by the Commission on Elections (Comelec), which will take effect during the election period. Police conduct a checkpoint in Manila to apprehend violators of the...
Former Presidential Spokesman senatorial aspirant Harry Roque announced on Monday, Nov. 15, that Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte will not be facing off against her father, President Duterte for the same position in the 2022 elections. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque (Photo from Harry Roque's...
Former National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) spokesperson Antonio Parlade Jr. filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) for president on Monday, Nov. 15. Former National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) spokesperson Antonio Parlade Jr....
Retired Philippine National Police (PNP) chief and senatorial aspirant Gen. Guillermo Eleazar did not shy away from stating that one of the reasons why he joined the senatorial slate of tandem Senator Panfilo Lacson and Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III is that he idolizes the former PNP...
Comelec/MB Political parties may still change their respective candidates for next year's general elections until Monday, Nov. 15. “The substitute of an aspirant who died, withdrew his candidacy, or was disqualified may file a COC (certificate of candidacy) for the Office affected on or before...
Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio has filed for substitution as one of the Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats' (Lakas-CMD) of former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo alleged "placeholders" withdrew her Certificate of Candidacy (COC), formalizing the mayor's vice presidential bid, the Commission...
Honoraria of teachers who will serve as Electoral Board (EB) and poll workers have been increased by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for the coming 2022 elections. (Photo from the Department of Education / MANILA BULLETIN) Based on the Election Service Reform Act (ESRA), the corresponding...
Kontra Daya The appointment of lawyer Rey Bulay as commissioner of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has drawn mixed reaction from poll watchdogs. Kontra Daya convenor Danilo Arao questioned the decision of President Duterte to appoint Bulay. “In the past, Duterte appointed Rey Bulay as PCGG...
Comelec/MB The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Friday, Nov. 12, that it already issued summons to presidential aspirant Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. with regards to the petition filed to cancel his certificate of candidacy (COC). "Summons was issued yesterday, and is expected to be...
