COMELEC Says “Odette” Will Not Hamper Preparations For 2022 Elections

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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

Bong Go Formally Withdraws COC For President In 2022 Elections

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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 Urges COMELEC To Issue Rules On Public Events

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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 Spox Responds To Critics Of New Rule On Political Candidates’ YouTube Verification

COMELEC Spokesperson James Jimenez

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

Ping Lacson Speaks On COMELEC’s Move To Verify Political Candidates’ YouTube Channels

Senator Ping Lacson

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

COMELEC To Work With Twitter, Facebook For Verification Of Political Candidates’ Accounts

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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

COMELEC To Verify YouTube Channels Of Political Candidates

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COMELEC will verify the YouTube channels of political candidates. COMELEC — The Commission on Elections said that it will coordinate with YouTube in order to verify the official channels of political candidates in the platform. COMELEC Spokesperson James Jimenez tweeted that they’ll be working with YouTube to add a verified badge for official candidates that … Read more

COMELEC Expands Rules On Online Campaigning

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COMELEC expanded the rules on online campaigning. COMELEC — The Commission on Elections has expanded the rules on online campaigning amidst the continued influence of social media. Last November 18, the poll body released Resolution No. 10730 or the Rules and Regulations implementing the “Fair Elections Act” (Republic Act 9006) indicating instructions that should be … Read more

COMELEC Encourages Lawmakers To Fix “Loopholes” In Premature Campaigning

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The COMELEC encouraged lawmakers to fix “loopholes” in premature campaigning. COMELEC — On Tuesday, the Commission on Elections encouraged lawmakers to fix the “loopholes” in premature campaigning. COMELEC Spokesperson James Jimenez called on lawmakers to amend the existing election law that has allowed caravans and political rallies to be conducted since it wasn’t necessarily considered … Read more