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by Ferdinand Patinio on April 27, 2022
Comelec exec says first day of absentee voting ‘trouble-free’
by Ferdinand Patinio on April 27, 2022
MANILA – The first day of the three-day local absentee voting (LAV) went on smoothly as there were no reported glitches or untoward incidents so far, an official of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Wednesday.... Read full article
by Filane Mikee Cervantes on September 3, 2021
House panel adopts resolution extending voter registration
by Filane Mikee Cervantes on September 3, 2021
MANILA – A committee in the House of Representatives on Thursday adopted two resolutions urging the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to extend the deadline for voter registration from Sept. 30 to Oct. 31.... Read full article
by Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos on March 31, 2026
PBBM moves BARMM polls to September 2026
by Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos on March 31, 2026
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday signed Republic Act (RA) 12317, resetting the first regular elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to the second Monday of September 2026.... Read full article
by Connie Calipay on March 25, 2026
Comelec-Albay logs 36,918 voter applicants ahead of BSKE
by Connie Calipay on March 25, 2026
Of the total applicants, 15,179 registered for the Sangguniang Kabataan (youth) elections, while 21,739 applied for regular registration.... Read full article
by Mary Judaline Partlow on September 9, 2021
Inmates register for 2022 polls
by Mary Judaline Partlow on September 9, 2021
DUMAGUETE CITY – Persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) will be allowed to vote during the May 9, 2022 elections but only within the jail premises on the same day and under the supervision of a special board of election inspectors (BEIs).... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on October 5, 2021
Comelec launches local source code review of poll system
by Ferdinand Patinio on October 5, 2021
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday launched the local source code review (LSCR) of the automated election system (AES) to be used in the May 9, 2022 National and Local Elections (NLE).... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on February 9, 2022
Leni senatorial bets seek OVP exemption from poll spending ban
by Ferdinand Patinio on February 9, 2022
MANILA – Senatorial candidates of the tandem of presidential bet Vice President Leni Robredo and Senator Francis Pangilinan appealed anew to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday to allow Robredo's office to continue its aid missions, ci... Read full article
by Benjamin Pulta on April 11, 2026
SC affirms DQ of youth polls bet for violating anti-dynasty clause
by Benjamin Pulta on April 11, 2026
The Supreme Court (SC) upheld the ruling of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) disqualifying a candidate in the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) for violating provisions of the SK Reform Law's "anti-dynasty" clause.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on March 19, 2026
Comelec ready to hold BARMM polls; awaits law setting final date
by Ferdinand Patinio on March 19, 2026
Comelec spokesperson John Rex Laudiangco said they are waiting for the Senate and House of Representatives to pass the law that officially sets the date for the BPE on Sept. 14, 2026.... Read full article
by Mary Judaline Partlow on October 1, 2021
Comelec-Siquijor holds simulation exercise for COC filing
by Mary Judaline Partlow on October 1, 2021
DUMAGUETE CITY – The Office of the Provincial Election Supervisor of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Siquijor province on Thursday held a simulation exercise for the filing of certificates of candidacy (COCs)...... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on September 15, 2021
Completion of vote counting machines repair seen by November
by Ferdinand Patinio on September 15, 2021
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is looking to finish refurbishing the over 97,700 vote counting machines (VCMs) in November that will be used in next year's elections.... Read full article
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A total of 118 individuals have filed their certificates of candidacy (COCs) seeking election for various positions in the city for the 2022 national and local polls, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) here announced Wednesday.... Read full article

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