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by Ferdinand Patinio on March 25, 2026
Comelec eyes 150K new voters in BARMM by end of March
by Ferdinand Patinio on March 25, 2026
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is aiming to register some 150,000 new voters in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) by the end of the voter registration period this month.... Read full article
by Mary Judaline Partlow on February 20, 2026
BSKE aspirants told to complete documents to avoid court cases
by Mary Judaline Partlow on February 20, 2026
Lawyer Lionel Marco Castillano, Comelec-Negros Island Region (NIR) regional election director, reminded those who plan to seek election in the BSKE to ensure that their requirements are in order.... Read full article
by Azer Parrocha on September 30, 2021
Voter registration extension ‘a positive dev't’: Palace
by Azer Parrocha on September 30, 2021
MANILA – Malacañang on Wednesday welcomed as a “positive development” the decision of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to extend voter registration until the end of October.... Read full article
by Wilnard Bacelonia on April 5, 2022
Bid to probe unpaid Marcos tax gets mixed reactions from senators
by Wilnard Bacelonia on April 5, 2022
MANILA – Senate President Vicente Sotto III is set to meet with Senator Aquilino Pimentel III to clarify the latter’s Senate resolution seeking to investigate the alleged uncollected PHP203.82 billion estate tax of the Marcos family.... Read full article
by Benjamin Pulta on August 31, 2021
Exercise your right to vote: lawyers’ group
by Benjamin Pulta on August 31, 2021
MANILA – The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) joined calls for citizens to sign up and vote in next year's elections.... Read full article
by Sarwell Meniano on June 29, 2022
Richard Gomez celebrates win as new Leyte solon
by Sarwell Meniano on June 29, 2022
ORMOC CITY – Actor-turned-politician Richard Gomez on Tuesday thanked the voters of the 4th district of Leyte for making him a new congressman after two failed attempts to be a member of the House of Representatives.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on March 19, 2026
Comelec clears Marcoleta over SOCE, terminates probe
by Ferdinand Patinio on March 19, 2026
In a seven-page resolution, the en banc, voting 6-0-1, said it found no evidence that he supposedly committed an election offense.... Read full article
by Azer Parrocha on March 13, 2022
Duterte not convinced Comelec ‘ignored’ rules on ballot printing
by Azer Parrocha on March 13, 2022
MANILA – President Rodrigo R. Duterte said he does not believe that the Commission on Elections (Comelec) could disregard the rule of opening ballot printing to election observation groups.... Read full article
by Philippines News Agency on February 24, 2022
Poll bets urged to attend debates, present best plans for PH
by Philippines News Agency on February 24, 2022
MANILA – Candidates running for the country's top elective positions must join debates and other fora so Filipinos can see their abilities, platforms, and track record, Partido Reporma standard-bearer Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson said on Thursday.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on October 27, 2021
Comelec logs low voter turnout in poll simulation activity
by Ferdinand Patinio on October 27, 2021
MANILA – Only around 11 percent of the over 4,000 test voters have participated in the voting simulation activity conducted by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in San Juan City over the weekend.... Read full article
by Mary Judaline Partlow on October 5, 2021
Guihulngan mayor guns for NegOr vice guv post
by Mary Judaline Partlow on October 5, 2021
DUMAGUETE CITY – Incumbent Mayor Carlo Jorge Reyes of Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental on Monday filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) for vice governor under the Nacionalista Party (NP) at the provincial office of the Commission on Elections.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on February 23, 2026
Printing of ballots for Antipolo special polls completed
by Ferdinand Patinio on February 23, 2026
In a brief statement, Comelec Chairperson George Garcia said they have completed the printing of 252,793 ballots at the National Printing Office (NPO) in Quezon City afternoon of Feb. 20.... Read full article

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