James Jimenez is still the spokesperson of the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Comelec/MB Comelec Commissioner George Garcia clarified this on Monday, May 2. "Until today, we would like to clarify, Dir. James Jimenez to be our official spokesperson and he remains to be the director of the...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Rey Bulay has recommended that Directors James Jimenez and Frances Arabe be temporarily relieved from any functions involving media relations and exposure after the Pilipinas 2022 Debates fiasco. Comelec/MB Bulay, who heads the task force investigating...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Saturday, April 16, vowed not to take lightly the threats made against the institution as well as the false claims about the upcoming May 9 national and local polls. COMELEC / MANILA BULLETIN Comelec Commissioner George Erwin M. Garcia said that he will...
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...
An official of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has urged Filipino voters abroad to participate in the overseas voting for the 2022 polls. Comelec/MB "I call on our countrymen abroad. There are 1.6 million of you set to participate in overseas voting. Don't miss this chance to elect a leader...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Saidamen Pangarungan on Friday, April 1, said all preparations for the May 2022 polls are now in full swing. Comelec/MB "As of today, we have merely 38 days before D-day—the May 9, National and Local Elections. And while I, only assumed office early...
The names of people who have died due to Covid-19 and other causes may still be on the voters’ list in the upcoming 2022 polls, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said. In an interview with GMA 7, Comelec Spokesperson James B. Jimenez said some names of people who are already deceased might...
Vice presidential candidate Lito Atienza will still be able to use the e-rally platform of the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Comelec/MB This despite his non-attendance in the Pilipinas Debates 2022 of the poll body at the Sofitel Tent in Pasay City on Sunday, March 20. In an interview, Comelec...
The pandemic and the economy. Comelec/MB These will be the topics in the first Pilipinas Debates of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) which will kick off on Saturday, March 19, at Sofitel Tent in Pasay City. In an interview, Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez said the said topics for the first...
For promotional purposes, social networking site Twitter will release a special emoji for Pilipinas Debates 2022, Commission on Elections (Comelec) spokesman James Jimenez said on Friday, March 18. Screenshot from Comelec's Twitter account "Naglabas sila ng special emoji para sa lahat ng gagamit ng...
The public may now view the ongoing printing of ballots for the 2022 polls at the National Printing Office (NPO) in Quezon City. Comelec/MB The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on March 17 officially set up a 24/7 live stream of the printing which is accessible via their website and Facebook Page....
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said it will wait for presidential candidate Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr and his tandem Sara Duterte to make a decision on whether they will attend the Pilipinas Debates or not. Comelec/MB "As put out in our materials, we don't have a written refusal yet....
