COMELEC Spokesperson James Jimenez: “Before the week ends, we will release a final report on that” COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS — COMELEC Spokesperson James Jimenez said that the poll body will release this week the final report on the alleged hacking of their servers. In an interview on Teleradyo last Tuesday, January 11, Jimenez said that … 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
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
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