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Comelec, SM Supermalls sign MOA for 'Vote Anywhere' project

Willard Cheng, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 14 05:29 PM

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) and SM Supermalls signed Wednesday a memorandum of agreement to allow voters to register in select malls. Read more »

Pag-iimprenta ng balota para sa barangay at SK polls, tuloy pa rin

Johnson Manabat, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 27 08:04 PM

Ani Comelec Chairman George Garcia, sisimulan na sa Huwebes ang pag-iimprenta ng mga gagamiting balota para sa BSKE. Read more »

Pangasinan governorship down to ‘Guwapo’ vs ‘Pogi’

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 10 07:00 AM

As of 5:02 a.m. Tuesday, May 10, 2022, Guico had 880,113 to Espino's 692,535 votes, based on 99.14% of Comelec's election returns. Read more »

Leaked memo: Is Comelec shouldering Impact Hub's P14M debt to Sofitel?

Jauhn Etienne Villaruel, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 23 09:59 AM

Several high-ranking officials of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) are being asked to explain their participation in an allegedly "grossly disadvantageous" partnership with Impact Hub Manila, a start-up contracted to mount this year's series of election debates that later faltered. Read more »

Presidential bets bare plans to protect OFWs

Jauhn Etienne Villaruel, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 03 11:57 PM

Presidential candidates on Sunday shared their plans to protect the welfare of Filipino migrant workers in the ASEAN region, especially those who are undocumented. Read more »

Comelec monitoring power supply outlook ahead of election day

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 31 04:49 PM

Comelec commissioner George Garcia said the power sector gave him an assurance that electricity supply would be sufficient until end of May. Read more »

Comelec, Smartmatic, watchdogs to tackle 'security breach'

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 31 04:02 PM

Comelec chairman Saidamen Pangarungan said he was set to meet top officials of Smartmatic to discuss an alleged security breach. Read more »

Comelec orders 'reverification' of 'more or less' 300 areas of election concern

Jauhn Etienne Villaruel, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 31 02:49 PM

Defending the delay, George Garcia said the poll body is being careful in tagging areas as hotspots to avoid disturbances in the lives of residents. Read more »

LIST: Agencies, LGUs granted, denied exemption from Comelec spending ban

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 24 10:16 PM

The Commission on Elections on Thursday identified the government agencies and local government units granted exemption from election spending ban. Read more »

Comelec OKs 'random sampling' of ballots printed during observer 'blackout'

Jauhn Etienne Villaruel, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 16 06:06 PM

Commissioner George Garcia said parties should at least write to Comelec so the 7-man en banc can formally tackle the move. Read more »

Comelec to deploy all election machines by April 19

Jauhn Etienne Villaruel, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 15 08:02 PM

VCM kits, which contain the actual machine and other related paraphernalia, would be delivered starting April 2. Read more »

Comelec says to stop 'Oplan Baklas' in private properties after SC TRO

Jauhn Etienne Villaruel, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 09 08:11 PM

The Comelec said it will stop dismantling campaign materials in private properties following the SC's TRO against the controversial 'Oplan Baklas.' Read more »

New Comelec execs vow independence, integrity

Jauhn Etienne Villaruel and RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 09 08:01 PM

The newly appointed chairman and commissioners of the Commission of Elections (Comelec) formally assumed office Wednesday. Read more »

Comelec to hold 3 presidential, 2 VP debates for Halalan 2022

Jauhn Etienne Villaruel, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 07 03:42 PM

The Comelec has signed an agreement with local firm Impact Hub Manila to co-produce 5 presidential and vice presidential debates. Read more »

Comelec to sanction debate skippers, assures confidentiality of debate questions

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 07 03:11 PM

Candidates who will skip the upcoming presidential and vice presidential debates organized by the Comelec will be "sanctioned" by the poll body. Read more »

Comelec asserts independence after Calida threat over Rappler deal

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 04 05:51 PM

Last week, Comelec signed a memorandum of agreement with Rappler for a series of projects heading up to Halalan 2022 on May 9. Read more »

Comelec urged to resolve last Marcos DQ case

RG Cruz and Jauhn Etienne Villaruel, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 04 04:25 PM

Pudno Nga Ilokano is asking the Comelec to disqualify the late dictator’s son and namesake, citing his tax conviction that supposedly made him ineligible for public office. Read more »

Campaign rules still in effect despite court TRO: Comelec

Jauhn Etienne Villaruel, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 04 04:22 PM

"Jurisdiction of Baguio RTC is only within CAR… They have not acquired jurisdiction over us," Comelec acting chairperson Socorro Inting said. Read more »

Comelec reminds candidates: Keep your campaigns factual

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 24 06:47 PM

A Comelec official on Thursday advised candidates in the May elections to keep their campaigns factual. Read more »

Comelec: Private citizens may face criminal raps for 'illegal' campaign posters

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 24 04:58 PM

The Comelec will allow illegal campaign posters to stay up in private properties, but the owners will have to face a case for election offense. Read more »