Although left with only four commissioners with months to go before the May 2022 polls, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) assured that it is not crippled. Comelec/MB "What I can say is that the Comelec is not crippled. It makes it a little difficult but it is not crippled," Comelec Spokesperson...
Comelec/MB There is no resolution yet from the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on the request of presidential aspirant Vice President Ma. Lenonor “Leni” G. Robredo to allow the Office of the Vice President (OVP) to continue its COVID-19 pandemic initiatives during the campaign period. Comelec...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will be having an en banc meeting on Feb. 9 next week, Comelec spokesman James Jimenez said on Thursday, Feb.3 Comelec/MB Jimenez said that this will essentially serve as an organizing meeting for this new commission en ban and the new list of committees....
For an official of the Commission on Elections, a candidate's absence in debates is a red flag to voters. Comelec/MB "Not a red flag for Comelec, but red flag for the voters, absolutely," Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez said in a virtual press briefing Thursday, Feb. 3. "For the Comelec, we...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Spokesperson James Jimenez on Thursday, Feb. 3, revealed that he will submit his courtesy resignation to their Acting Chairman Socorro Inting. Comelec/MB In a virtual press briefing, he said this is in order to give Inting the opportunity to make the designation...
No particular place in the country has been declared to be an area of concern in relation to the incoming 2022 National and Local Elections, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Thursday, Feb. 3. (AFP FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) Comelec spokesman James Jimenez made the statement...
Comedian Juliana Parizcova Segovia, real name Tyrone James Ortega, is now the target of some irate netizens. Apparently, many of them didn’t like his decision to appear in a video parodying that of the Young Public Servants organization featuring Angelica Panganiban. In it, the actress is...
Senatorial aspirant Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito said he will continue pushing for the promotion of motorcycle tourism to boost the country’s domestic tourism and stimulate the country’s economy heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. As a motorcycle enthusiast and travel blogger,...
Former Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Rowena Guanzon flaunted on Thursday, Feb. 3 her newfound status as a private citizen after her retirement. (From Rowena Guanzon's Twitter account / MANILA BULLETIN) "Private citizen Rowena Guanzon reporting. Good morning," she posted on Twitter....
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) paid tribute to outgoing Comelec Chairman Sheriff Abas, Commissioner Antonio Kho and Commissioner Rowena Guanzon in a ceremony on Wednesday, Feb. 2. Comelec/MB The three Comelec executives officially retired on Wednesday as the poll body will be left by...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Rowena Guanzon (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) Former Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Rowena V. Guanzon on Wednesday, Feb. 2, said she and Commissioner Marlon S. Casquejo were deprived by Commissioner Aimee P. Ferolino of their right to...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is now left with only four commissioners. Comelec/MB This, following the retirement of the three members of the en banc on Wednesday, Feb. 2. Those who retired are Comelec Chairman Sheriff Abas, Commissioners Rowena Guanzon and Antonio Kho. The remaining...
