Here’s the reaction of Bayan Muna representative over alleged Comelec server hacking COMELEC – House Deputy Minority Leader and Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Isagani Zarate was alarmed by reports that the servers of the Commission on Elections were hacked. Earlier, reports surfaced that hackers were able to allegedly steal information from Comelec servers. Based on … Read more
Political aspirants have until January 31 to register their verified websites and accounts, according to COMELEC. COMELEC — The Commission on Elections has given political aspirants until January 31 to register their verified websites and accounts with the Education and Information Department (EID). The Commission on Elections issued Resolution No. 10748 that clarified certain items … Read more
COMELEC encountered minor glitches at mock elections. COMELEC — The Commission on Elections encountered some of the minor glitches during its mock elections in dozens of voting centers across the Philippines. On Thursday, COMELEC Spokesperson James Jimenez said that poor internet connection and bad weather were some of the minor glitches that the poll body … Read more
COMELEC aimed to release the official list of 2022 election candidates on January. COMELEC — The Commission on Elections aimed to release the official list of 2022 election candidates on January. On Monday, COMELEC Spokesperson James Jimenez said in an online media briefing that the poll body aimEd to release the official list of 2022 … Read more
Typhoon “Odette” will not hamper their preparations for the 2022 elections, according to COMELEC. COMELEC — The Commission on Elections recently assured the public that typhoon “Odette” will not hamper their preparations for the 2022 elections. On Monday, COMELEC Spokesperson James Jimenez said in a press conference that they didn’t see it will have any … Read more
Senator Bong Go formally withdrew his candidacy for president in the 2022 elections. BONG GO — The incumbent senator formally withdrew his certificate of candidacy (COC) for president in the 2022 elections. On Tuesday, Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go formally withdrew his candidacy for president at the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) office. Onboard a taxi, … Read more
President Duterte urged COMELEC to issue rules on public events. PRESIDENT DUTERTE — The Philippine President has called on COMELEC (Commission on Elections) to come up with the necessary rules and regulations on public events. This, as the President expressed worry about a possible surge of coronavirus cases because of the lack of physical distancing … Read more
COMELEC spokesperson responded to critics of the new rule on political candidates’ YouTube verification. COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS — COMELEC Spokesperson James Jimenez recently responded to critics of the new rule on political candidates’ YouTube verification. On Monday, Jimenez hit critics of the newly-announced rule asking political candidates to verify their official YouTube channels for the … Read more
COMELEC’s move to verify political candidates’ YouTube channels was a “much-needed and welcome move”, according to Senator Ping Lacson. PING LACSON — Here’s what the presidential aspirant and incumbent senator said about the Commission on Elections’ move to verify political candidates’ YouTube channels. On Monday, Senator Panfilo Lacson said that COMELEC’s move to verify the … Read more
The COMELEC will work with Twitter and Facebook for the verification of political candidates’ accounts. COMELEC — The Commission on Elections will work with social media platforms Twitter and Facebook for the verification of political candidates’ accounts. COMELEC Spokesperson James Jimenez confirmed this after he announced over the weekend that the Commission on Elections will … Read more