Tag: George Erwin Garcia

  • Comelec Nears Full Readiness for May 2025 Elections, Reports 95% Completion

    BAGUIO CITY – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has announced that it is 95 percent prepared for the upcoming national and local elections scheduled for May 2025. This update was shared by Comelec Chairperson George Erwin Garcia during a press conference held in Baguio City on Sunday, coinciding with the commission’s involvement in the Panagbenga…

  • Comelec Nears Full Readiness for May 2025 Elections, Reports Chairperson Garcia

    BAGUIO CITY – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is nearly fully prepared for the upcoming May 2025 national and local elections, with preparations reaching 95 percent completion, according to Chairperson George Erwin Garcia. During a press conference held on Sunday amidst the Panagbenga Festival parade, Garcia emphasized that the commission is on track with its…

  • President Marcos Jr. Appoints Maria Norina Tangaro-Casingal as New Comelec Commissioner

    In a significant move for the Commission on Elections (Comelec), President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has named Maria Norina Tangaro-Casingal, a long-serving member of the organization, as a new commissioner. The announcement was made during a press conference at the Comelec’s headquarters in Manila, where Chairperson George Erwin Garcia officially confirmed Tangaro-Casingal’s appointment. She steps…

  • Senate President Escudero Opposes Opposition’s Suggestion for Comelec Commissioner

    Senate President Francis Escudero has firmly rejected a proposal by election lawyer Romulo Macalintal for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to appoint a Commission on Elections (Comelec) commissioner recommended by the opposition. Escudero emphasized the importance of maintaining the non-partisan nature of the election commission, arguing against the influence of political affiliations in such appointments. Macalintal…

  • Comelec Urges Government Agencies to Distribute Aid Without Politicians

    The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has directed government agencies to distribute social services without the involvement of politicians. Comelec Chairperson George Erwin Garcia emphasized that the commission will not obstruct the provision of essential services during the election ban. He specified that services such as education for the poor, scholarships, hunger relief, and burial services…