Due to the lack of bid proposals for the P600 million project for the lease of 10,000 additional vote counting machines (VCMs) to be used in the May 2022 polls, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Thursday, Sept. 9, declared a failure of bidding. Comelec/MB "Considering that there are no bids...
There will be a nationwide synchronized mall registration on Sept. 11. The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has decided to hold a national synchronized mall registration day with 21 days remaining before the voter registration deadline. In the National Capital Region (NCR) which is under the...
Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV--the staunchest critic of President Duterte--is motivating Filipinos to register and vote by showing them in a 50-second video clip what the present administration has done in "silencing" the media and its critics. Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV (MANILA...
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 Commission on Elections (Comelec) said the first day of registration in the National Capital Region (NCR) while under modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) saw a heavy turnout of registrants. Comelec/MB In a statement, Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez reported that long queues were...
Comelec/MB Voter registration activities will resume in areas under modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) starting Monday, Sept. 6, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said. "Patriots! Voter Registration in MECQ areas starts September 6, and will run from Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. (to) 5...
The Commission on Elections will allow persons with fever to vote in the 2022 elections, thus, raising the possibility that voters suffering from COVID-19 will not be denied their right to suffrage. voting image This was gathered from Comelec officials present during the recent hearing conducted by...
Comelec/MB Repatriated Filipinos who intend to participate in the May 2022 general elections have until Sept. 30 to file for transfer of their voter registration records from overseas to the Philippines, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Saturday, Sept. 4. "The Commission en Banc...
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...
Even Presidential spokesman Harry Roque isn’t privy to the alleged strained relationship of President Duterte with his daughter, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio. President Rodrigo Duterte and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio pose for a photograph during a meeting with the Filipino...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will launch the test run of a mobile app for overseas voters this month. Comelec/MB Comelec Commissioner Rowena Guanzon, Commissioner-in-Charge for Overseas Voting, announced this on Twitter, Thursday, Sept. 1. "@Comelec Office of Overseas Voting and @DFAPHL...
