Comelec to accept Guo’s COC, warns of possible disqualification

Faith Argosino 10/05/2024

MANILA, Philippines —  The Commissions on Elections (Comelec) will accept the Certificate of Candidacy (COC) of dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo for the 2025 midterm elections,  Comelec Chairman George Garcia said. Garcia, however, pointed out that this…

Furry friends join Comelec’s first day of COC filing

Charie Abarca 10/01/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Meet the K9 Units assigned to ensure safety outside the Manila Hotel’s Tent City in line with the filing of certificates of candidacy (COC) for the 2025 elections. Apart from police, navy, and Coast…

Mandauehanons to elect PB members for the first time next year

Mary Rose Sagarino 10/01/2024

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – For the first time, Mandaue City residents will get to choose their own representatives to the Cebu Provincial Board (PB) in the 2025 midterm elections. Atty. Annafleur Gujilde, the city’s election officer, said…

Comelec: Bets have until Oct. 8 to file COCs for 2025 elections

Dexter Cabalza - Reporter / @dexcabalzaINQ 10/01/2024

MANILA, Philippines —  Political hopefuls can file their respective certificates of candidacy (COCs) before the Commission on Elections (Comelec) starting today, October 1 up to October 8 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Comelec was referring…

Comelec wants stricter rules to avoid another Guo case

Dianne Sampang 09/28/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Garcia on Friday said stricter rules on certificate of candidacy (COC) filing would help prevent material misrepresentation cases like what happened to dismissed Bamban mayor Alice Guo (real…

Central Visayas surpasses 4.3 million registered voters ahead of deadline

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 09/22/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A few days before the end of voter registration on Sept. 30, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) continues to call for all unregistered voters to exercise their right to vote. As of Sept.…

How to register for the 2025 Philippine elections 

09/11/2024

Have you registered to vote in the 2025 Philippine General Elections? If not, you have still until September 30 to register.  The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has outlined the steps and requirements for registration. Here’s a guide…

18,271 local, national positions up for grabs in 2025 polls – Comelec

Luisa Cabato 09/02/2024

MANILA, Philippines — A total of 18,271 positions are up for grabs in the national and local elections next year, according to the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Below is the breakdown of positions that future candidates can…

Alice Guo may face raps for election-related offenses – Comelec

Luisa Cabato 06/30/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo may face election offense charges from the Commission on Elections (Comelec) following revelations from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) that her fingerprints match those of Chinese passport…

Sitoy-Cho’s lawyer says judge handling her case ‘biased’

Futch Anthony Inso 04/26/2024

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The legal counsel of former Cordova Mayor Therese Sitoy-Cho described Mandaue City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 55 Judge Ferdinand Tapado Rafanan as biased in handling the case of his client. Lawyer Edgar…

Comelec: 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. of election day is reserved for seniors, PWDs

Zeus Legaspi 03/13/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and pregnant women will have the voting precincts to themselves from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. on election day in 2025, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Wednesday.…

Comelec signs P17.99B contract with Miru for automated 2025 polls

Zeus Legaspi 03/11/2024

MANILA, Philippines — An almost P18-billion contract was signed on Monday between the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and the South Korean firm Miru Systems Co. Ltd. (Miru Systems) for the lease of an automated election system to…

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