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by Ferdinand Patinio on March 7, 2026
Comelec suspends voter registration in Iran
by Ferdinand Patinio on March 7, 2026
In a statement, Comelec spokesperson John Rex Laudiangco said the voter sign-up activities in Tehran is suspended until further notice per the advice of the Philippine Embassy there.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on November 17, 2021
Comelec issues rules on gun ban during election period
by Ferdinand Patinio on November 17, 2021
MANILA – The gun ban will take effect on January 9 until June 8 next year, the election period for the May 9 polls, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said.... Read full article
by Priam Nepomuceno on October 19, 2021
Air Force eyes acquisition of heavy-lift choppers
by Priam Nepomuceno on October 19, 2021
MANILA – The Philippine Air Force (PAF) is looking at the possibility of acquiring heavy-lift helicopters as part of efforts to beef up its helicopter fleet.... Read full article
by Filane Mikee Cervantes on September 13, 2021
Solons push for restoration of Comelec budget cuts in 2022
by Filane Mikee Cervantes on September 13, 2021
MANILA – Lawmakers at the House of Representatives on Friday called for the restoration of the PHP15.5-billion cut made in the proposed budget of the Commission on Elections for 2022.... Read full article
by Perla Lena on February 23, 2026
Comelec chair says barangay, SK elections to proceed Nov. 2
by Perla Lena on February 23, 2026
In a media interview at the sidelines of the inauguration of the Comelec Integrated Field Office -Western Visayas in this urbanized city, Garcia said the Nov. 2 schedule was at the absolute discretion of Congress.... Read full article
by Lade Jean Kabagani on February 9, 2022
Comelec to sanction violators of election health protocols
by Lade Jean Kabagani on February 9, 2022
MANILA – The official candidates for 2022 national and local elections who will violate the health and safety protocols will be sanctioned by the Commission on Elections (Comelec), Acting Presidential spokesperson, Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles, s... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on February 24, 2022
Comelec creates special polling places for 'vulnerable' voters
by Ferdinand Patinio on February 24, 2022
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will establish special polling places for voters who belong to vulnerable sectors.... Read full article
by Azer Parrocha on October 20, 2021
Duterte backs Ombudsman probe on Pharmally issue
by Azer Parrocha on October 20, 2021
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte welcomed calls for the Ombudsman to conduct its own investigation into the controversial multibillion-peso deals between the government and Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corp.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on January 17, 2022
Marcos included in final list of candidates for 2022 polls
by Ferdinand Patinio on January 17, 2022
MANILA – Presidential aspirant Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. will be part of the final list of candidates for the May 9, 2022 polls, an official of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Monday.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on October 30, 2021
Comelec sets Nov. 8 deadline to correct names for official ballot
by Ferdinand Patinio on October 30, 2021
MANILA – Aspirants for national and local positions have until the first week of November to file corrections to their names for the May 2022 polls.... Read full article
by Priam Nepomuceno on March 24, 2022
Lacson leaves Partido Reporma, to run as independent
by Priam Nepomuceno on March 24, 2022
MANILA – Presidential aspirant Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson on Thursday officially resigned as chairperson and member of the Partido Ng Demokratikong Reporma and will now run as an independent candidate in the May 9 elections.... Read full article
by Ernie Esconde on September 17, 2021
Registrants rush to Comelec offices in Bataan to beat deadline
by Ernie Esconde on September 17, 2021
BALANGA City, Bataan – People registering for the national and local elections in May 2022 continued to troop to the city and municipal offices of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in this province on Thursday.... Read full article

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