THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced that the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections will be held on Nov. 2 using a fully manual system. The commission noted that no major technological upgrades will be implemented as it aims for stricter measures against vote-buying and other violations. Comelec Chairman George Erwin Garcia said voters will again … Read more
Former Commission on Elections (Comelec) spokesperson James Jimenez has passed away at the age of 52, the poll body announced Wednesday. The Comelec mourned the passing of Jimenez, “who served the institution and the Filipino people with integrity, clarity, and utmost dedication.” “Jimenez holds the rare distinction of being the longest-serving and youngest spokesperson in … Read more
SEN. Loren Legarda called on the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to provide greater access to election data to deepen public engagement and further promote transparency. Legarda said in a statement on Sunday the Comelec portal could include key details about candidates, such as whether they are reelectionists or first-time contenders. Source link
(UPDATE) THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Saturday afternoon proclaimed the 12 newly elected senators of the republic, in what officials described as the fastest official Senate proclamation in Philippine electoral history. The proclamation ceremony was held at the Manila Hotel’s Tent City and was attended by 11 of the 12 newly elected senators. Sen. … Read more
The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) released Friday its interim report on its observation of the 2025 Philippine midterm elections, which flagged mainly the abuse of state resources and vote-buying. In a press briefing in Manila, ANFREL Chairperson Rohana Hettiarachchie and four other observers presented their findings and reported their concerns on the overall … Read more
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec), sitting as the National Board of Canvassers, completed on Thursday the canvassing of 175 certificates of canvass. Based on the National Certificate of Canvass, a total of 57,350,958 or 82.20% percent out of 69,673,653 registered voters participated in the May 12 elections. Source link
Marcoleta urges Comelec: Allow early proclamation of top-ranking Senate bets ABS-CBN Winning senators to be proclaimed Saturday at earliest — Comelec Inquirer.net Comelec eyes proclamation of 12 senators ‘Friday or Saturday’ Philippine News Agency Canvass for party-list groups, senators starts Tuesday The Manila Times NBOC canvasses over 20% of senators, party-list COCs BusinessMirror Source link
Is Duterte required to attend Davao mayoral proclamation? What the Comelec says ABS-CBN Rodrigo Duterte, malaki ang lamang sa Davao City mayoral race; mga anak at apo, lamang din sa bilangan GMA Network Landslide win ni Duterte nagpapakita nang pagtutol sa ICC arrest – Kaufman Philstar.com Rodrigo Duterte panalo bilang mayor ng Davao City Inquirer.net Detained former president Rodrigo … Read more
Senator Risa Hontiveros described Wednesday the arrest of a Chinese man with supposed “spying” equipment near the Commission on Elections (Comelec) building in Intramuros, Manila as “deeply concerning” not only for the upcoming Eleksyon 2025, but also the country’s national security. “The arrest of the alleged Chinese spy near Comelec is deeply concerning, not just … Read more
Palace open to Comelec proposal MANILA, Philippines — After the pilot launch of the P20 per kilo rice project, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has advised the government to defer the full rollout until after the midterm polls. “This is to avoid being accused of politicizing the rice rollout,” Comelec Chairman George Garcia said yesterday. … Read more