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by Ferdinand Patinio on March 14, 2026
Comelec asks BARMM parties, sectoral groups to re-register
by Ferdinand Patinio on March 14, 2026
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has called on political parties and sectoral organizations in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) seeking to participate in this year’s Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections to re-register.... Read full article
by Priam Nepomuceno on April 4, 2022
NPC yet to decide which presidential, VP bets to endorse: Sotto
by Priam Nepomuceno on April 4, 2022
MANILA – Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III clarified on Sunday that only select local leaders of the Nationalist People's Coalition (NPC) already endorsed presidential candidate Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and his running mate Sara Dutert... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on April 1, 2022
Comelec urged to declare 300 places as ‘areas of concern’
by Ferdinand Patinio on April 1, 2022
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Thursday said there are some 300 places in the country that may be declared as areas of concern in relation to the upcoming May 9 elections.... Read full article
by Wilnard Bacelonia on April 14, 2026
BSKE funds may be used for crisis response via ‘savings,’ says Lacson
by Wilnard Bacelonia on April 14, 2026
Lacson said funds allocated to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) cannot be realigned to other agencies, but unspent allocations may be declared as savings and returned to the National Treasury for other uses.... Read full article
by Benjamin Pulta on April 13, 2022
Pacquiao seeks Comelec nod to help ‘Agaton’ victims
by Benjamin Pulta on April 13, 2022
MANILA – Senator Manny Pacquiao is urging the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to suspend rules that hinder candidates from helping disaster victims, such as residents of Eastern Visayas affected by Tropical Depression Agaton.... Read full article
by Che Palicte on October 6, 2021
Davao City issues new rules on use of face shields
by Che Palicte on October 6, 2021
DAVAO CITY – Mayor Sara Z. Duterte has ordered that face shields shall only be used in crowded places, close-contact settings, and confined and enclosed spaces (3Cs).... Read full article
by Filane Mikee Cervantes on April 1, 2022
House leader stresses need to amend party-list system
by Filane Mikee Cervantes on April 1, 2022
MANILA – A leader of the House of Representatives on Thursday stressed the need to amend the party-list system to ensure that its purpose of giving greater representation to the marginalized and disadvantaged is achieved.... 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 Lade Jean Kabagani on October 20, 2021
Groups insist on disqualification of Makabayan bloc
by Lade Jean Kabagani on October 20, 2021
MANILA – Multi-sectoral organizations on Tuesday urged the Commission on Elections to bar from next year's elections some party-list groups that have links to the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army-National Democratic Front.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on October 18, 2021
Comelec extends sign-up hours, days in some areas
by Ferdinand Patinio on October 18, 2021
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has extended the hours and add Saturday for voter registration in some areas including Metro Manila starting October 16.... 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 March 22, 2022
Comelec mulls 'reasonable' sanction for debate skippers
by Ferdinand Patinio on March 22, 2022
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday said it may impose a reasonable sanction on candidates who will skip its debates.... Read full article

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