Tag: Philippine Elections
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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…
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Comelec Identifies Election Hotspots in Negros Oriental for Upcoming May Elections
In preparation for the upcoming May elections, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has identified Guihulngan City and Basay town as critical election hotspots in Negros Oriental due to past incidents of violence and fierce political rivalries. Guihulngan City is categorized under the red level, the highest risk category, following the assassination of a candidate in…
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Impeachment of VP Sara Duterte to Shape Midterm Election Dynamics
Senate President Francis Escudero announced on February 6, 2025, that the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte is poised to transform the upcoming May 12 midterm elections into a more issue-focused event, moving away from the usual personality-centric campaigns. The impeachment documents were officially handed over to the Senate Secretariat by the House of…
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Majority of Philippine Overseas Posts to Implement Online Voting for Upcoming Elections
MANILA – A significant number of Philippine overseas posts are set to adopt the Online Voting and Counting System (OVCS) for the national and local elections scheduled for May 12. According to the final voting modalities announced by the Commission on Elections (Comelec), 77 out of the 93 foreign posts will utilize the OVCS, marking…
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Majority of Negros Oriental Areas to Fall Under Yellow Category for Upcoming Elections
In preparation for the upcoming elections on May 12, a significant number of cities and municipalities in Negros Oriental are expected to be categorized as yellow, according to a statement from a Commission on Elections (Comelec) official. Lionel Marco Castillano, the Comelec-Negros Island Region Director, revealed that out of the 25 areas in the province,…
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Comelec Reports Printing of 4.6 Million Ballots for Upcoming Midterm Elections
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has announced that it has successfully printed 4.6 million ballots for the upcoming midterm elections scheduled for May 12. The printing resumed at the National Printing Office in Quezon City on January 27, 2025, following a pause due to legal challenges. As of January 31, the total number of ballots…
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Comelec Staff Advocate for Internal Promotions to Fill Commissioner Vacancies
MANILA – The union representing the employees of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has urged for the promotion of internal candidates to fill the positions of two retiring commissioners. The Comelec-Employees Union (EU) emphasized that appointing officials from within the organization would be advantageous as the commission gears up for multiple elections in the coming…
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Comelec Examines Supreme Court Ruling on Election Surveys Compliance
The Commission on Elections (Comelec), led by Chairperson George Garcia, is actively reviewing a Supreme Court (SC) decision regarding the legality of election surveys. This review comes in the wake of the resumption of ballot printing for the upcoming May 12 elections, which had been halted due to Supreme Court orders affecting candidate lists. The…
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