Comelec To Hold Debate for Presidential Candidates COMELEC – The Commission on Elections confirmed that 10 presidential candidates will attend its televised debate. Currently, the candidates for the national election this May 2022 are busy campaigning following the kick-off of the campaign period last February 8. They are visiting different cities and provinces across the … Read more
COMELEC and Rappler will officially ink a partnership for the 2022 elections. COMELEC — The Commission on Elections and Rappler will officially sign a partnership on voter engagement and fighting disinformation in relation to 2022 elections in a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing ceremony. COMELEC Spokesperson James Jimenez said that the poll body believes that … Read more
Comelec Implements “Oplan Baklas” COMELEC – The Commission on Elections spoke on the “Oplan Baklas” amid the campaign period for the May 2022 Election. The campaign period for the May 2022 Election has officially started in the Philippines. It was last February 8 when proclamation rallies were held as a kick-off of the campaigns of … Read more
COMELEC said that it may file cases against private property owners who “remain adamant” on displaying oversized campaign posters. COMELEC — On Friday, the Commission on Elections warned private property owners against displaying oversized campaign posters. According to COMELEC spokesperson James Jimenez, its personnel didn’t enter private properties and remove oversized campaign posters on display … Read more
The non-filing of ITR wasn’t a violation under the 1977 NIRC, according to DOF. DOF — The Department of Finance said that the non-filing of income tax return (ITR) wasn’t a violation under the 1977 National Internal Revenue Code (NIRC). According to Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III, failure to file an ITR wasn’t a … Read more
COMELEC advised celebrities not to use their platforms or shows to endorse political candidates. COMELEC — On Friday, the Commission on Elections advised celebrities not to use their platforms or shows to endorse political candidates in the 2022 elections. COMELEC spokesperson James Jimenez said that only political candidates should take a leave from their shows … Read more
Comelec Commissioner Rowena Guanzon Reacts To Verdict on DQ Cases against Marcos Jr. ROWENA GUANZON – The retired Comelec Commissioner reacted to the resolution of Commissioner Aimee Ferolino on petitions seeking to disqualify former Senator Bongbong Marcos from the presidential election. The Comelec 1st Division has released the decision over the three (3) consolidated cases … Read more
Former Comelec Commissioner Rowena Guanzon’s Vote not Included in Main Decision Over Marcos Jr.’s DQ Cases ROWENA GUANZON – The Comelec 1st Division did not include in its resolution the vote of then Commissioner over the DQ cases versus former Senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr. One of the topics that took social media by storm as … Read more
Wearing face shields is a must in campaign events, according to COMELEC. COMELEC — Wearing face shields in campaign events is a must as the Commission on Elections deems it “a crucial cornerstone of minimum health protocols.” COMELEC Spokesperson James Jimenez maintained during a press briefing on Tuesday, February 8, that wearing face shields in … Read more
COMELEC on raffles and “ayuda-giving”: “It’s going to be for vote buying purposes.” COMELEC — The Commission on Elections reminded political candidates for the 2022 elections that no more raffles and “ayuda-giving” during the campaign period. COMELEC Spokesperson James Jimenez reminded political candidates that raffles will no longer be allowed starting February 8 when the … Read more
