Candidates Offering Free Rides May Potentially Be Charged With Vote-buying

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Candidates may potentially be charged with vote-buying for offering free rides VOTE-BUYING – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has warned candidates that they could potentially face charges if they offer free rides on October 30, the day of the election. Vote buying is an illegal and unethical practice that occurs during elections. It involves candidates … Read more

How To Use COMELEC Precinct Finder?

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Here’s how to use COMELEC Precinct Finder HOW TO USE COMELEC PRECINCT FINDER? – This article will teach you the steps on how to use the Commission on Elections Precinct Finder. The Commission on Elections Precinct Finder has been launched days ahead of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE), which will take place on … Read more

Comelec Disqualifies Aurora Vice Gov Over the Use of Gov’t Tarpaulin Printer for 2022 Campaign

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Aurora vice gov disqualified by Comelec GERARDO “JERRY” NOVERAS – The Vice Governor of the Province of Aurora has been disqualified by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) First Division for using the provincial government’s resources for his 2022 campaign. The resolution, dated July 10, 2023, stated that Noveras committed a grave violation of the Omnibus … Read more

Garcia Retains Laudiangco’s Designation As COMELEC Acting Spokesperson

Atty. John Rex Laudiangco

COMELEC Chairman George Erwin Garcia retained Laudiangco’s designation as the poll body’s acting spokesperson. GEORGE ERWIN GARCIA — The newly-appointed COMELEC chairman retained Atty. John Rex Laudiangco’s designation as acting spokesperson of the Commission on Elections. To recall, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. appointed Garcia as the chairman of the poll body. This was confirmed … Read more

COMELEC Announces Date Of Resumption Of Continuing Voter’s Registration

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COMELEC announced the date of resumption of continuing voter’s registration COMELEC — The Commission on Elections officially announced the date of resumption of continuing voter’s registration. The poll body announced that the continuing voter’s registration will resume on July 4, 2022. According to COMELEC Acting Spokesperson John Rex Laudiangco, the en banc approved on Wednesday … Read more

DILG To Newly-Elected Officials: “No SOCE, No Oath Taking”

DILG Secretary Eduardo Año

DILG: “It’s plain and simple: No SOCE, no oath-taking for NEOs [newly elected officials].” DILG — The Department of the Interior and Local Government said on Tuesday that newly-elected officials have been reminded to file their SOCE (statement of contributions and expenditure) before June 8. The Statement of Contributions and Expenditure or SOCE is a … Read more

Universidad De Manila Urges Students Not to Participate in Rallies

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Universidad De Manila: “Any student who will participate in any case to said ‘walk out’ will be subjected to disciplinary action” UNIVERSIDAD DE MANILA – The prestigious university located in the country’s capital urged its students not to participate in rallies. A day after the election last May 9, hundreds of students held a rally … Read more

COMELEC To Limit Companions Of Winning Senators During Proclamation

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COMELEC will limit the number of companions of winning senators during the proclamation. COMELEC — The Commission on Elections will be limiting the number of companions of the winning senators during the proclamation at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Forum Tent in Pasay City. In a press briefing on Thursday, May 12, COMELEC Acting … Read more