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...
In a move that reflects how the leadership of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) respects all beliefs and cultures, the Coast Guard has approved the inclusion of 'hijab' in the uniform of female Muslim Coast Guard personnel. PCG Commandant, CG Admiral Leopoldo V. Laroya said the inclusion of hijab...
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...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has deployed a number of its personnel at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Pasay City to assist thousands of thousands of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who continue to return to their home provinces. The deployment was part of the government...
The automated election system (AES) source codes for the May 2022 polls have been deposited at the Banko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) for safekeeping. Screenshot Comelec FB Officials of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) led by Executive Director Bartolome Sinocruz and Atty. John Rex Laudiangco...
There is an ongoing reshuffle of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) field officials. Comelec/MB Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez said the move is being done every elections and periodically to "prevent familiarity between Comelec officials and local politicians." "This is a standard practice...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Friday, Jan. 28 conducted the virtual raffle of slots in connection with the conduct of the e-rally next month. Comelec/MB The virtual raffle was led by Elaiza David, director of the Comelec Education and Information Department. Based on the result of the...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Thursday, Jan. 27, warned the public of the proliferation of fake accounts and profiles, on various social media platforms, impersonating their officials. Comelec/MB In a statement, the poll body said any Facebook friend request purporting to be coming from...
Aside from face mask, voters are required to wear face shield when they vote in the May 2022 polls. Comelec/MB "You cannot vote if you are not wearing face mask and unfortunately face shield," Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez said during the Kapihan sa Manila Bay forum on Wednesday, Jan. 26. "We...
There will be more polling precincts in the May 2022 polls. Comelec/MB Commission on Elections (Comelec) Spokesperson James Jimenez said they are looking to have 105,000 polling precincts in the upcoming polls which is higher than 2019 when the number was only at 80,000. "Right now, we don't have...
