Comelec disqualifies Smartmatic
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) reiterated its stance on Thursday, standing firm on its decision to disqualify Smartmatic. “It was a very difficult decision but nonetheless, it was the right …
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3 prisoners win BSKE
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) confirmed the victory of three PDLs (persons deprived of liberty) in the previous Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE). Comelec Chairman George Garcia said that …
Comelec disqualifies 100 BSKE candidates
Approximately 100 candidates in the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) were disqualified by the Commission on Elections (BSKE) due to various violations. At the same time, the Comelec also …
BSKE 2023 campaign period begins
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has placed 187,000 personnel on heightened alert across the nation in preparation for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) commencing on Thursday. “Ang total …
Comelec solidifies rules for gun ban implementation
The Commission on Elections or Comelec adopted its resolution related to the implementation rules of the gun ban for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections or BSKE, to be held …
Comelec charged P15.3-M for Vote Pilipinas campaign in 2022
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) confirmed the letter they received from the lawyer of Impact Hub Manila charging their debt or obligation to the company, which will reach P15.3 million. …
Sen. Grace Poe supports proposed new Comelec building
Senator Grace Poe supports the plan to build the Commission on Election (Comelec)’s own building. In the senate’s budget hearing, Poe said it would be better for the commission than …
Supreme Court junks 2 DQ cases against Marcos Jr.
The Supreme Court upheld the legality of the candidacy of President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. where the tribunal dismissed the petitions requesting his disqualification. In a media statement at the end …
Comelec approves Rowena Guanzon’s nomination as P3PWD rep
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has approved the nomination of former poll body commissioner Rowena Guanzon to represent the Community of Family, Patients, and Persons with Disabilities (P3PWD) party-list. “Upon …
Comelec proclaims 12 new elected senators
Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday proclaimed all 12 victorious senators in Eleksyon 2022, comprising five returning members, four reelectionists, and three newcomers. The Comelec named the senators-elect, who will …
Comelec approves extra pay for poll workers
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has already approved the provision of additional honoraria for teachers and poll workers who had to work overtime due to failed vote-counting machines (VCM). About …
Comelec junks appeals vs. BBM
On Tuesday, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) dismissed three appeals attempting to overturn the dismissal of disqualification cases brought against Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr in the presidential election of 2022. …
Comelec unlikely to extend voting hours
Groups called for an extension beyond 7 p.m. the election time this May 9 due to the failure of several vote-counting machines (VCMs) and power outages-case, it was equated by …
Vote buying in Bacolod City reaches P5,000 – reports to Comelec
According to allegations and reports received by the Commission on Elections (Comelec), vote buying in Bacolod City could cost P3,000 to P5,000. According to Bacolod City Election Officer Atty Revo …
Comelec recognizes Cusi faction as legitimate PDP-Laban
The faction of Senators Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III and Manny Pacquiao is upset after the Commission on Elections decided to recognize the faction of Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi as the …
Comelec: Voters not allowed to wear campaign shirts in polling precincts
An official of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has warned voters not to wear the campaign shirts of their candidates in polling precincts on election day on May 9. Commissioner …
Comelec: Release of surveys 15 days before elections legal
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) reminded that there was no violation from any survey firms, even though it was only a few days before the election. This was explained by …
No RT-PCR test required for unvaccinated voters – Comelec
Unvaccinated voters are not required to show a negative RT-PCR result at the polling site on May 9, according to the Commission on Elections. “No reso or guidelines mandating the …
COVID positive voters can still vote – Comelec
COVID-19 voters, as well as those with misspelled names, will be permitted to vote in the May 9 elections, according to a Commission on Elections official. Commissioner George Garcia was …
3-day local absentee voting begins April 27
Local absentee voting (LAV) for on-duty voters begins on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. The country’s national and local elections are on May 9. The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said Tuesday …
Overseas voter turnout higher this year – Comelec
According to poll commissioner Marlon Casquejo, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is betting on overseas voter turnout for the 2022 elections to be higher than in previous elections. Casquejo said …
Last disqualification case vs. Marcos Jr. junked
The Commission on Elections First Division dismissed the last Eleksyon 2022 disqualification complaint pending at the division level against presidential candidate Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., citing “lack of merit.” “WHEREFORE, …
Comelec to probe shooting incidents in Lanao del Sur, Bukidnon
According to Comelec chairman Saidamen Pangarungan, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) would investigate the gunshot occurrences in Bukidnon and Lanao Del Sur to see if they are linked to Eleksyon …
Gov’t withholds P90-M payment to Smartmatic
According to Chairman Saidamen Pangarungan on Tuesday, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is suspending a P90-million payment to Smartmatic, the technology provider for the May 9 elections, until the firm …
Comelec: Smartmatic data leak unrelated to 2022 elections
Smartmatic Inc. has revealed that a “data leak” occurred in its system, according to Commission on Elections chairperson Saidamen Pangarungan. Pangarungan said during the signing ceremony that the company had …
Comelec removes over 700k deceased voters from list
Commissioner George Garcia of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced on Thursday that the names of more than 755,000 deceased Filipinos had been deleted from the voter list for the …