No plan to revive Marcoleta’s dismissed campaign donation case — Comelec

Commission on Elections (Comelec), Dianne Sampang 05/23/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said Saturday that it has no plans yet to revive the campaign donations case filed against Senator Rodante Marcoleta, which was dismissed months ago. This development came after the…

Comelec eyes Feb. 2027 resumption of voter sign-up for 2028 polls

Ferdinand Patinio - Philippine News Agency 05/19/2026

MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said Tuesday it is looking to resume voter registration activities for the May 2028 national and local elections by early next year. Comelec chief George Erwin Garcia made the remark…

Last-minute rush marks final day of BSKE voter registration in Mandaue

Mary Rose Sagarino 05/18/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Hundreds of residents flocked to a mall in Barangay Ibabao-Estancia, Mandaue City, on Monday, May 18, for the final day of voter registration for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) set on…

MUPH 2026 Bea Millan-Windorski urges youth to register for BSKE

Ian Peter Guanzon 05/17/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Miss Universe Philippines 2026 Bea Millan-Windorski reminded Filipinos that Monday, May 18, 2026, is the last day to register for the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE). In an Instagram Story, Millan-Windorski…

BSKE ‘difficult’ to stage in 2027, Comelec says

Ferdinand Patinio - Philippine News Agency 04/27/2026

MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday said holding the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) next year would be challenging. “It looks like it will be difficult,” Comelec Chairperson George Garcia said in a…

DSWD clarifies: Comelec Certification not needed for cash aid

Dianne Sampang 04/19/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) clarified on Saturday that qualified public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers are not required to secure certification from the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in order to receive…

BSKE preps continue amid calls for its postponement – Comelec

Ferdinand Patinio - Philippine News Agency 03/20/2026

MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Friday assured that its preparation for the scheduled Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) on Nov. 2 continues. Comelec Chairperson George Garcia said he received information about supposed plans…

Vico Sotto files election case vs Sarah Discaya for ‘overspending’

Dianne Sampang 02/19/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto on Thursday filed a complaint before the Commission on Elections (Comelec) against contractor Sarah Discaya for alleged overspending during the campaign period and perjury in relation to the 2025…

SOCE case of Marcoleta: Comelec soon to issue reso, says Garcia

Dianne Sampang - @inquirerdotnetINQUIRER.net 02/19/2026

MANILA, Philippines —A resolution will soon be issued by the Political Finance and Affairs Department (PFAD) of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) regarding the case of Senator Rodante Marcoleta over his alleged inaccurate disclosure of contributions in…

Comelec junks Jonas Cortes election protest

Mary Rose Sagarino 01/30/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has denied the election protest filed by former Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes in connection with the 2025 mayoral elections, prompting him to announce plans to file a…

Comelec chief: Voters can be blamed for PH ‘mess’

Dianne Sampang 01/25/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Now comes a bit of reality check from Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chair George Erwin Garcia as he urged voters to choose wisely in the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) to be held…

Comelec to hold technology fair on new election system

12/26/2025

MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is planning to hold another technology fair early next year to be able to know the latest automated election systems (AES) available in the market. Comelec Spokesperson John Rex Laudiangco…

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