SC suspends lawyer over backdated election docs
The Comelec found that the forms used were issued only in 2013, raising questions about the authenticity of the purported filing date.
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Comelec probes alleged pre-shaded BARMM ballots
The Commission on Elections will investigate allegations of pre-shaded ballots, voter intimidation and election irregularities involving Bangsamoro Autonomous…
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Comelec to pilot Viber transmission of election results in Batanes
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is set to pilot test the use of Viber for transmitting election results in Batanes during the special congressional…
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Comelec probes 2 BARMM poll winners over pre-shaded ballot claims
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) launches an investigation into allegations of pre-shaded ballots and voter intimidation involving two Bangsamoro…
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Comelec to resume nationwide voter registration 10 November
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is set to resume nationwide voter registration starting 10 November 2026, offering Filipinos the chance to register,…
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Campaign period for Batanes special election begins 29 October
The campaign period for Batanes' special election to fill the vacant congressional seat begins on 29 October, as announced by Comelec. Four candidates are…
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Running on unregulated crowdsourcing, anyone? (1)
Early political advertising in whatever way, shape or form must be checked and curtailed. Signifying one’s desire in an unofficial or informal way ought to be…
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Comelec bans 3 over SoCE raps
The Comelec disqualifies three candidates from holding public office for failing to file their Statements of Contributions and Expenditures (SoCEs),…
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SC debate on BSKE postponement sought
Election lawyer Romulo Macalintal asks the Supreme Court to hear oral arguments on his challenge to the postponement of the November 2026 Barangay and…
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Comelec perpetually disqualifies 3 candidates over missing SOCEs
Comelec has perpetually disqualified three candidates from public office for failing to file their SOCEs for past elections, imposing separate administrative…
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2026 barangay polls still possible, lawyer says
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Comelec debunks BSKE sked ‘fake news’
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) warns against fake news claiming the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections will take place in October 2026,…
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Comelec warns public against fake news on 2026 BSKE
Stay informed: Comelec debunks misinformation about the 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE), urging the public to verify facts before…
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Batanes bets must register online campaign platforms
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has required candidates in the 28 November special election for Batanes’ lone congressional seat to register their online…
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Comelec cancels 50 partylist groups
Comelec has delisted 50 party-list organizations for failing to participate in the last two elections or win a congressional seat, including BOSES Party-list,…
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Comelec cancels registration of 50 party-list groups
The Comelec has ordered the cancellation of registration of 50 party-list groups, including Magdalo and other organizations, for failing to meet electoral…
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