Tag: Philippine Elections
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Comelec Adjusts Ballot Printing Strategy, Partially Ends Miru Contract
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has announced a strategic shift in its ballot printing operations for the upcoming May 12 elections, opting to partially terminate its contract with Miru Systems Co. Ltd. from South Korea. This decision, aimed at accelerating the printing process, involves sharing the responsibility with the National Printing Office (NPO). Comelec Chairperson…
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Comelec Adjusts Ballot Printing Contract with Miru, Shares Duties with National Printing Office
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has announced a partial termination of its contract with Miru Systems Co. Ltd., a South Korean election service provider, specifically concerning the printing of ballots for the upcoming May 12 elections. Comelec Chairperson George Garcia explained that the decision to split the printing responsibilities with the National Printing Office (NPO)…
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Philippine National Police Chief Marbil Prioritizes Reorganization and Election Security Amid Potential Term Extension
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil has expressed his contentment with the possibility of his term being extended. Speaking at the National Capital Region Police Office headquarters in Taguig City, Marbil emphasized his commitment to the ongoing reorganization of the police force and ensuring security for the upcoming May 12 elections. He…
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Comelec Delays Ballot Reprinting to January 27 Due to Candidate Withdrawal
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has announced a further delay in the reprinting of ballots for the upcoming May 12 midterm elections, moving the restart from January 24 to January 27. This decision comes in response to the withdrawal of Francis Leo Marcos from the senatorial race, which necessitates updates to the election database and…
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Comelec Delays Ballot Reprinting to January 27 for Midterm Elections
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has announced a further delay in the reprinting of ballots for the upcoming May 12 midterm elections, moving the restart date from January 24 to January 27. This decision comes in the wake of Francis Leo Marcos withdrawing his senatorial candidacy, necessitating updates to the election database and ballot design.…
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Francis Marcos Steps Back from Senate Election to Save Public Funds
In a surprising move, senatorial hopeful Francis Leo Antonio Marcos announced his withdrawal from the upcoming May 12 midterm elections on Thursday. Marcos, who had previously been disqualified by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) but managed to secure a temporary restraining order from the Supreme Court, cited his desire to prevent unnecessary government expenditure as…
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Comelec: Imee Marcos to Follow Francis Marcos on 2025 Election Ballots
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has announced that Senator Imee Marcos, who is seeking re-election, will appear on the ballots after her relative, Francis Leo Antonio Marcos, for the upcoming May 2025 elections. This decision was explained by Comelec Chairperson George Garcia, who stated that the alphabetical order dictates the placement, with ‘F’ preceding ‘I’,…
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Comelec to Kick Off Training for May Elections Next Week
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has announced that training sessions for its staff ahead of the national and local elections (NLE) will commence next week. Comelec Chairperson George Garcia revealed that the training will start on January 27 and continue through May, just before the elections on May 12. The initial training session, set to…
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Comelec Delays Ballot Reprinting to January 25 Amid New Supreme Court Orders
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has once again postponed the reprinting of ballots for the upcoming May 12 elections, following the issuance of two new temporary restraining orders (TROs) by the Supreme Court. The decision to delay the printing from January 22 to January 25 was announced by Comelec Chairperson George Garcia during a radio…
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