The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is eyeing the use of the internet voting system for overseas voters in the 2025 polls. Comelec/MB "As you know, Congress has to pass a law to make this possible... It's impossible to use this in 2022," Comelec Commissioner Rowena Guanzon said in an online press...
Eligible parties were urged by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to submit their applications to participate in the conduct of the source code review of the automated election system (AES) to be used in the 2022 National and Local Elections. Comelec/MB The poll body renewed the call with three...
The Paranaque City government is set to complete the distribution of unclaimed cash assistance to around 6,600 persons with disability (PWDs) on Monday, September 6. According to Mar Jimenez, Public Information chief, the distribution of unclaimed financial assistance for PWDs started last Friday,...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will resume the conduct of voter registration in modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) areas but in a limited capacity. Comelec/MB "The minimum health and safety protocols and other local health standards must still be strictly observed," Comelec...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has assured that poll contractors that will provide services in the May 2022 polls will be monitored. Comelec/MB "There are security measures in place - as to procedures, processes, and even with regard to the equipment themselves," Comelec spokesperson James...
There will be more opportunities for voters to register. Comelec Commissioner Aimee Ferolino and SM Supermalls president, Steven T. Tan during a media presscon of the voters registration launching event at the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City.(Photo by Ali Vicoy) On Friday, August 27, the Commission...
Returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) looking to transfer their voter registration records locally only have until August 31 to do so, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said. Comelec/MB In Resolution No. 10677, the Comelec said applications for transfer of registration records from...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has approved the awarding of the P1.61-billion contract to transport the May 2022 election paraphernalia to F2 Logistics, a company said to be connected to Duterte campaign donor and Davao-based businessman Dennis Uy. Comelec/MB Comelec spokesperson James...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said the deep cut in their proposed budget will significantly impact how the poll body will conduct the 2022 National and Local Elections. Comelec/MB In a statement on Wednesday, August 25, Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez said the Commission is already...
There are now more than 61 million registered voters for the May 2022 polls. Comelec/MB "We set the expectation at 59 million. We blew past 60 million, and we're now - based on partial reports - at 61.06 million registered voters," Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez said on Twitter. In a statement,...
Voter registration will remain suspended in Metro Manila. Comelec/MB The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Friday, August 20, announced the suspension of voter registration and issuance of voter's certification in all Offices of the Election Officer (OEO) in the National Capital Region (NCR)...
Those planning to register take note. Comelec/MB There are only 41 days to go before the last day of the voter registration. On Thursday, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced the extension of voter registration hours which will start on Aug. 23. "Starting August 23, 2021, the new voter...