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…

Campaign period ends: Comelec warns vs wooing voters

Dianne Sampang 05/10/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has reminded candidates and supporters that campaigning for the May 2025 elections is prohibited on May 11 (Sunday) and May 12 (election day). This is in line with the…

May 2025 elections: 18,320 seats at stake in crucial midterm polls

Pia Piquero 05/10/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines —It is the responsibility of every voter to decide who will hold public office—a vital duty as Filipinos prepare for the May 2025 midterm elections, where 18,320 elective positions, from senators to barangay councilors,…

‘You’re fired’: Message of voters in 70 countries in 2024

Associated Press 12/31/2024

LONDON — When voters around the globe had their say in 2024, their message was often: “You’re fired.” Some 70 countries that are home to half the world’s population held elections this year, and in many incumbents…

Comelec registration hits 1 million new voters in less than a month

Jerome Aning 03/10/2024

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said there are more than a million registration applicants, barely a month after the registration period started on Feb. 12. Comelec Chair George Erwin Garcia said on Saturday as of March 6,…

Meet the 5 types of first-time voters in the Philippines

Immae Lachica 10/30/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines– The Philippines is no stranger to passionate politics and vibrant elections. From registration to knowing the candidates, there’s always something about our country’s election that makes it a unique one. In this article, let’s…

3.3M Cebuanos expected to cast their votes in BSKE, says Comelec

Futch Anthony Inso 10/13/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- A total of 3.3 million Cebuanos are expected to cast their votes in the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) in the Province of Cebu, including the tri-cities of Cebu, Mandaue and Lapu-Lapu. Based…

DILG: Senior citizens not required to register as voters to receive LGU benefits

Faith Argosino - @inquirerdotnet 03/31/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has recently issued a memorandum circular, which reiterates the implementation of the Republic Act (RA) 7432 or Senior Citizens Act and states that senior citizens…

Subjective data, objective science

Mahar Mangahas - @inquirerdotnet 03/18/2023

Subjectivity in survey data cannot be avoided. The simple act of asking a sample of people certain questions, and recording their subjective answers, entails faith that the data will be useful to you. Surveys of voters’ intentions…

Tumulak calls out ‘massive’ vote buying in Cebu City: Shame on them

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 05/09/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City mayoral candidate, Councilor David Tumulak, called out candidates practicing vote buying this elections.  “Grabe gyod ang nahitabo karon. This is the first time in the history of Cebu City na grabe…

Fill out ballots in 5 minutes or less, Comelec tells voters

Donna Pazzibugan, Ronnel Domingo 05/03/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Commissioner George Garcia of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) urges voters to bring with them their guide list of chosen candidates to hasten the voting process on May 9. Garcia said on Monday that voters should…

Voters need not wear face shields at poll precincts

Kathleen de Villa 05/01/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Voters do not have to present their vaccination cards or wear face shields at polling stations on May 9, Election Day, contrary to instructions shown in an old explainer video that is circulating on…

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