Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia vowed that they will commit to resolving pending election cases expeditiously. MB file photo In a press conference on Tuesday, Jan. 3, Garcia stated that last year, the poll body released resolutions resolving election cases, including...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia reminded the public that an extension of the ongoing voter registration is highly unlikely. Comelec Chairman George Erwin Garcia talks during a press conference at their office in Intramuros, Manila on Tuesday, Jan 3, 2023. (Ali Vicoy)...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has recorded more than 188,000 new voters who registered since it reopened in December last year. New registrants flock to the Comelec office in Arroceros, Manila on July 7, 2022 as the poll body continues the voter registration. (Ali Vicoy / MANILA BULLETIN)...
Editorial The election season is far, far away. It is among the least of concerns among Filipinos today, who are more likely to complain about the traffic mess, the lack of transport options, and the rush to find a suitable costume for a party or a unique gift for a partner. After all, this is...
Comelec/MB Residents of Baliwag, Bulacan who participated in the plebiscite held Saturday, Dec. 17, were in favor of converting the town into a component city of Bulacan province, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said. A total of 17,814 residents voted for "yes" while 5,702 voted "no" during...
Comelec/MB The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is planning to include more sites for its Register Anywhere Project (RAP), particularly in colleges and universities. Comelec Spokesperson John Rex Laudiangco said that they are currently coordinating with the Department of Education (DepEd) and the...
Comelec/MB The Commission on Elections (Comelec) described the first day of its Register Anywhere Project (RAP) on Saturday, Dec. 17, as “successful.” “Ito ang unang araw ng Registered Anywhere Project...Nakamonitor po kami sa lahat ng ating RAP sites...initially po napaka-successful (This...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Cainta, Rizal will be holding voters’ registration in Robinsons Cainta (formerly Big R), covered courts, and barangay halls for the whole month of December. The official Facebook page of the Cainta Municipal Government announced that the Comelec will...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) Second Division granted the petition to disqualify Cagayan Governor Manuel Mamba for violating Sec. 261 (v) (2) of the Omnibus Election Code (OEC) and Resolution No. 10747. MB file photo In the resolution released on Thursday, Dec. 15, the Second Division...
Nothing brings more comfort than seeing real practitioners rise above the ranks and get appointed to the top of their respective fields, Sen. Grace Poe said on Wednesday, December 14. Poe made the remark during Ernesto Maceda Jr.’s confirmation hearing before the Commission on Appointments (CA)....
The Commission on Appointments (CA) confirmed on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022, a slew of key presidential appointments just before Congress adjourns for the Christmas break. It was a particularly emotional confirmation that Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Ernesto Ferdinand P. Maceda went...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) disclosed on Wednesday, Dec. 14 the confirmation of the appointments of Commissioners Nelson Celis and Ernesto Ferdinand Maceda, Jr. through the Commission on Appointments (CA). MB file photo In a statement sent by Comelec spokesman John Rex Laudiangco, in the...
