Tag: Elections 2025
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Philippine Election Commission to Conduct Mock Voting in 30 Communities Nationwide
The Philippine Commission on Elections (Comelec) is gearing up for the 2025 national elections by organizing mock voting sessions in 30 barangays across the country this Saturday, January 25. According to Comelec spokesperson John Rex Laudiangco, these mock elections are crucial for testing the automated election system (AES) ahead of the upcoming polls. The mock…
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Samar Leaders Optimistic for Peaceful 2025 Elections with ‘Balik-Armas’ Initiative
In Samar province, local leaders are expressing optimism about the upcoming 2025 elections, attributing their hope to the success of the ‘Balik-Armas’ campaign. This initiative encourages residents to surrender their illegally owned firearms, aiming to reduce potential violence during the electoral period. Governor Sharee Ann Tan has actively promoted the campaign, urging police chiefs and…
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Comelec Expresses Frustration Over Gun Ban Violations as Election Period Begins
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has voiced its disappointment regarding the number of individuals flouting the gun ban as the election period for the upcoming May 12 polls commenced. On Monday, Comelec Chairperson George Garcia announced that since the election period and gun ban started on January 12, 2025, there have been 80 recorded violations.…
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Bacolod City Police and Comelec Launch Election Checkpoints to Enforce Gun Ban
On Sunday, January 12, 2025, the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) and the Commission on Elections (Comelec) initiated checkpoint operations and enforced a gun ban to mark the beginning of the election period for the upcoming May 12 national and local elections. The launch took place at the Banago Road-Bata Flyover in the northern part…
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Pangasinan Police to Deploy Over 3,000 Officers for Upcoming Elections
In preparation for the upcoming election period starting January 12, 2025, the Pangasinan Police Provincial Office (PPO) plans to deploy approximately 3,382 officers across the province. These officers will be tasked with managing checkpoints and enhancing police presence to ensure a secure electoral environment. According to Lt. Trisha Mae Guzman, the PPO’s information officer, the…
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Marikina Mayor Teodoro’s Name Stays on Election Ballot Amid Pending Appeal
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has confirmed that Marikina Mayor Marcelino Teodoro’s name will continue to appear on the ballot for the upcoming May 2025 elections. A recent ballot template displayed on the Comelec’s official website lists Teodoro as a candidate for the representative position in Marikina’s first congressional district. Comelec Chairperson George Erwin Garcia…
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Comelec Launches Roadshows to Showcase Voting Machines in Negros Occidental
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is embarking on a series of roadshows across Negros Occidental to familiarize voters with the automated counting machines (ACMs) ahead of the national and local elections on May 12. The initiative kicked off with an orientation and demonstration at Carlos Hilado Memorial State University’s Fortune Towne campus in Bacolod City…
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Philippine Election Commission Begins Printing 73 Million Ballots for 2025 Midterm Elections
The Philippine Commission on Elections (Comelec) has commenced the printing of 73 million ballots for the upcoming midterm elections scheduled for May 12, 2025. The printing process kicked off at the National Printing Office in Quezon City, marking a significant step towards the National and Local Elections (NLE) and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim…
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Comelec Maintains Ban on Ex-Congressman Erice’s Candidacy for Caloocan Seat
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has confirmed the disqualification of former Caloocan City Representative Edgar Erice from contesting the 2nd District seat in the upcoming May 2025 elections. The decision, upheld by the Comelec en banc, stems from Erice’s persistent critique of the automated election system (AES). The 30-page ruling, released recently, supports the earlier…
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Comelec Urges Candidates to Respect Black Nazarene Feast, Avoid Campaigning
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) issued a reminder to candidates for the upcoming May 2025 national and local elections to refrain from campaigning during the Feast of the Black Nazarene in January. Comelec Chair George Garcia emphasized the importance of respecting the solemnity of this religious event, noting that it is not yet…
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