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
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 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: “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: “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
Pres. Duterte Wants Comelec to Investigate VCMs Glitch COMELEC – The Commission on Elections reacted to the call of Pres. Rodrigo Roa Duterte to investigate the VCMs glitch during the election. The local and national elections in the Philippines held last May 9 were automated polls. The Commission on Elections (Comelec) did testing on the … Read more
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
A day after the election, protesters including Kakie Pangilinan held a rally in front of Comelec’s office KAKIE PANGILINAN – The daughter of Megastar Sharon Cuneta and vice presidential aspirant Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan joined the rally in front of Palacio del Gobernador. Frankie is the daughter of Sharon and Kiko. She is a half-sibling of … Read more
COMELEC: “Nabakabilis na po ng pagpapadala. At the same time wala na po nabulunan.” COMELEC — On Tuesday, the Commission on Elections said that the transmission of 2022 election returns has been faster compared to the previous elections. During an interview on DZBB, COMELEC Commissioner George Erwin Garcia said that the transmission of 2022 election … Read more
COMELEC Commissioner George Garcia: “Nakakasigurado po ako na yan (Marcos DQ cases) ay makakarating sa Korte Suprema.” COMELEC — An official of the Commission on Elections said that the decision on the disqualification cases filed against presidential candidate Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr may possibly reach the Supreme Court (SC). According to COMELEC Commissioner George Garcia, … Read more
