Statement of Comelec on Possibility of Conducting Snap Election in PH COMELEC – Commission on Elections chairperson George Garcia spoke on the snap election recently proposed by Senator Alan Peter Cayetano. Both the Senate and the House of Representatives had a change of leadership amid the flood control mess in the Philippines. The leaders of … Read more
Amid Increasing Party-List Groups Named after Telenovelas, COMELEC Issues Statement COMELEC – The Commission on Elections announced that it has decided to ban party-list group names that are after TV shows and government programs. The 2025 Midterm Elections include both local and national polls. It was inclusive of the election for party-list groups that sought … Read more
Authorities Launch Campaign to Remove Illegal Election Posters CAMPAIGN POSTERS – Crackdown on illegal campaign Posters kicks off as authorities take decisive action to ensure fair elections. The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has launched a rigorous crackdown on illegal campaign materials, warning candidates and party-list groups that failure to comply with election regulations could lead … Read more
Comelec Criticized for Allowing Quiboloy in the 2025 Elections COMELEC – Commission on Elections (Comelec) faced heavy criticism for its decision to allow Quiboloy to run in the 2025 elections despite the controversies surrounding him. The Workers’ and Peasants’ Party (WPP) has criticized the Comelec for its decision to allow controversial pastor Apollo Quiboloy, leader … Read more
COMELEC Announces Early Voting Hours for Vulnerable Groups in 2025 Polls COMELEC – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) recently introduced the early voting hours for vulnerable groups in 2025 polls. The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will roll out an “early voting hours” policy across the country for the 2025 midterm and Bangsamoro parliamentary elections. Comelec … Read more
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
As BSKE 2023 nears, here are the do’s and don’ts on election day. BSKE 2023 – As Barangay and Sanguniang Kabataan Elections nears, this article will teach you about the do’s and don’ts on election day. The Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) will take place on October 30, 2023 from 7:00 am to 3:00 … 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
President Bongbong Marcos has appointed lawyer George Erwin Garcia as COMELEC Chairman. PRESIDENT BONGBONG MARCOS — The President has appointed lawyer George Erwin Garcia as the chairman of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC). Malacañang officially released a copy of Garcia’s appointment paper on Monday. According to his appointment paper, he will serve his term as COMELEC … 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