Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner George Garcia on Wednesday, April 13, said the en banc has no action yet on the resignation of Commissioner Socorro Inting as Chairperson of the Committee on the Ban on Firearms and Security Concerns. Comelec/MB Inting submitted her resignation on...
Candidates in the May 2022 polls take note. Comelec/MB Campaigning is not allowed on Holy Thursday and Good Friday. Based on Resolution No. 10730 or the “Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Fair Elections Act in connection with the May 2022 polls" of the Commission on Elections (Comelec),...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Socorro Inting has resigned as head of the Committee on the Ban on Firearms and Security Concerns. Photo Comelec Her office confirmed her resignation on Tuesday, April 12. When asked for a statement, Inting's office shared this message from the poll...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner George Garcia described the incident involving a spoiled ballot being issued to an overseas voter in Singapore as "unfortunate." Comelec/MB "We received late in the afternoon yesterday a confirmation from the Embassy of the Philippines in Singapore...
Except for some issues, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said the first day of overseas voting for the May 2022 polls was generally peaceful and successful. Comelec/MB "It was generally peaceful and the opening of our posts was successful except for some issues that we can't avoid or...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said the public should not believe in supposed results of "exit polls" saying it is not always reliable. Comelec/MB "As a general rule, unless na ang nag labas ng exit poll ay isang kilala at reputable na survey firm, hindi ito reliable. Lalo na sa social...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Thursday, April 7, revealed their plans to "Covid-proof" the May 2022 polls. Comelec/MB Included in the plan of the poll body is the creation of a medical advisory board. Comelec Commissioner Aimee Neri said this is to "provide additional support in...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) recorded a decline in tax collection from Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGO) last year following their exodus at the height of the pandemic. BIR Commissioner Caesar R. Dulay reported to the Department of Finance (DOF) that the bureau collected P3.91...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is eyeing the suspension of overseas voting in seven countries. Comelec/MB "I think we will be declaring a suspension of election in certain areas like in Baghdad, Iraq; in Tripoli, Algeria, Chad, Tunisia, Libya; in Islamabad, Afghanistan; and in Ukraine,...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said registered overseas voters who had to move after the close of the registration period to another country or area under the jurisdiction of another Post can still vote if said Post is implementing personal voting. Comelec/MB The Comelec said this is by...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is mulling the possibility of authorizing Chairman Saidamen Pangarungan to place specific areas under its direct control and supervision. Comelec/MB Comelec Commissioner George Garcia revealed this during the Laging Handa public briefing Monday, April 4. "We...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) wants participation in debates to be made mandatory in the future. Comelec/MB "The position of Comelec is to push to make it mandatory in future polls. How? We will convince Congress to include in the law requiring candidates, local or national, to attend...
