Tag: Philippine Elections
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Comelec Optimistic About Meeting Ballot Printing Deadline Despite Delays
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) remains confident in its ability to meet the April 14 deadline for printing 73 million ballots for the upcoming midterm elections, despite setbacks caused by Supreme Court temporary restraining orders. Comelec Chairperson George Erwin Garcia emphasized the target date, stating, “April 14 is still the target date. We…
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Comelec Enlists National Printing Office to Boost Ballot Production for Upcoming Elections
In a strategic move to enhance the efficiency of ballot printing for the upcoming May 12 elections, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has, for the first time, enlisted the services of the National Printing Office (NPO). This decision was announced by Comelec Chairperson George Garcia during a recent interview, where he explained that the deputization…
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Comelec Enlists National Printing Office to Speed Up Ballot Production for Upcoming Elections
In a strategic move to enhance the efficiency of ballot printing for the upcoming May 12 elections, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has, for the first time, enlisted the services of the National Printing Office (NPO). This decision was announced by Comelec Chairperson George Garcia during a recent interview. By deputizing the NPO, Comelec aims…
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Congressman Urges Tighter Gun Laws to Combat Election Violence
In a recent address to the legislative body, Representative Loreto Acharon from General Santos City called for more stringent regulations on firearms and the dissolution of private militias to address the growing issue of violence during elections. Acharon highlighted the necessity of robust legal measures to safeguard the integrity of electoral processes over the long…
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Comelec Adjusts Election Preparations in Response to Supreme Court’s TROs
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has declared its adherence to the recent temporary restraining orders (TROs) issued by the Supreme Court, affecting the upcoming May 12 elections. The announcement came on Saturday, detailing the inclusion of three local candidates in the official ballots: Marie Grace David, vying for the vice mayoral position in Limay, Bataan;…
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Comelec Adjusts Election Preparations in Response to Supreme Court Orders
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has announced its adherence to the recent temporary restraining orders (TROs) issued by the Supreme Court, affecting the upcoming May 12 elections. The orders, which were issued on Friday, have prompted the Comelec to make significant adjustments to its election preparations. In response to the TROs, the Comelec will now…
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Negros Occidental Candidates Safe as Election Period Begins
In a reassuring update from the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO), it has been confirmed that there are currently no threats against the 737 local candidates participating in the upcoming May 12 elections. This announcement came from Capt. Judesses Catalogo, the NOCPPO’s public information officer, who noted that no requests for police security have…
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Chavit Singson’s Name to Stay on Ballots Despite Senate Race Withdrawal
Despite pulling out of the senatorial race for the upcoming May 2025 elections, former Ilocos Norte governor Luis ‘Chavit’ Singson’s name will still appear on the official ballots, according to the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Comelec Chair George Garcia explained that any votes cast for Singson would be classified as stray votes. Garcia stated, ‘If…
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Comelec Urges Election Hopefuls to Remove Campaign Materials Early or Risk Disqualification
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has issued a stern warning to candidates gearing up for the May 2025 elections, advising them to dismantle their campaign billboards and other promotional materials before the official campaign period begins. Comelec Chairman George Erwin Garcia emphasized that failure to comply could lead to disqualification from the race. According to…
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Comelec Flags 403 Areas as Potential Trouble Spots for 2025 Midterm Elections
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has pinpointed 403 areas across the Philippines as potential trouble spots for the upcoming May 2025 midterm elections. This announcement was made during a press conference at Camp Crame, where Comelec officials, alongside the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), activated the National Election…
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