The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has reset the Election Registration Board hearings in areas affected by the recent magnitude 7 earthquake. Comelec/MB "In the areas of CAR and Region 1 the August 1 hearing has been extended and will be reset on August 15, 2022," Comelec Acting Spokesperson...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced on Tuesday, August 2 that it has suspended the issuance of Voter's Certification at the Comelec - National Central File Division (NCFD). MB file photo In a document released by the Education and Information Department (EID), it has also suspended...
The Legal Network for Truthful Elections (LENTE) on Tuesday, August 2, said it remains hopeful that the Senate and the House of Representatives would override President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos decision to veto a bill exempting the honoraria, allowances, and other benefits of poll workers and...
The National Citizens Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel) welcomed the appointment of George Garcia as chairman of the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Photo Namfrel FB In an interview, Namfrel Secretary General Eric Alvia said they welcome the appointment of Garcia as this allows "continuity...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) Employees Union on Monday, August 1, welcomed the appointment of George Garcia as Chairman of the poll body. Newly appointed Comelec Chairman George Garcia (Ali Vicoy/MB) In a statement, the Comelec EU described Garcia as a "brilliant election lawyer and an...
George Garcia, the newly appointed Commission on Elections (Comelec) chairman, has assured the public that he will remain impartial and independent. Newly appointed Comelec Chairman George Garcia (Ali Vicoy/MB) "Rest assured that I will remain impartial and independent as a Comelec Chairman," he...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said it respects the decision of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. to veto the bill exempting poll worker honoraria from taxes. Comelec/MB "We respect the Office of the President, which has the power to veto such matters," Comelec Acting Spokesperson...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said the election results and data, are safe, secure, intact and unaffected. Comelec/MB The poll body said this following the fire incident at their main office in Intramuros, Manila, Sunday, July 31. The Comelec said such data remains to be on live posting,...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said the holding of a special election in the 7th District of Cavite will not significantly impact their preparations for the December 2022 Barangay and Sangguniang polls. Comelec/MB "BSKE preparations are already underway and this will not significantly impact...
No field office of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) suffered any major structural damage from Wednesday's magnitude 7 earthquake. Comelec/MB Comelec Acting Spokesperson John Rex Laudiangco said this referring to their field offices in Regions 1, 2, 3 and CAR. In a statement, he said, no...
Those who applied for registration for the December 2022 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) polls are not automatically registered as voters, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said. Comelec/MB Comelec Acting Spokesperson John Rex Laudiangco explained that the applications filed are still...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) apologized and asked for understanding on Saturday, July 23 to those who were not able to make it on the last day of voter's registration. Residents of District 2 in Quezon City, trooped to a mall along North Ave. in EDSA as they try to catch up to the voter's...
