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Comelec: Voter registration suspended until August 31
Commission on Elections Spokesperson James Jimenez says the suspension is again extended due to the rising number of coronavirus cases in the country
Comelec extends suspension of voter registration to June 30
'The conduct of voter registration is not yet advisable since there will be restrictions on the movement of people and on certain activities,' says Comelec Executive Director Bartolome Sinocruz Jr
Comelec moves suspension of voter registration to April 30
'The suspension encompasses voter registration conducted in all Comelec offices in cities and municipalities, as well as all satellite registration activities,' says Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez
Comelec suspends voter registration due to coronavirus threat
The poll body says the suspension will start on March 10 and will remain in place until March 31
Election watchdog urges Comelec: Probe Duterte's 2016 campaign expenses
Election watchdog Kontra Daya points out that the Duterte team's expenditures declared to the poll body don't match what was actually paid to ABS-CBN for ads
Comelec affirms Duterte Youth's Cardema ineligible to sit in Congress
The Commission on Elections en banc puts to rest contentious issues raised by Duterte Youth Chairman Ronald Cardema's attempts to sit in Congress as a youth representative
Voters' registration in areas affected by Taal eruption resumes on February 3
Meanwhile, voters' registration in the municipality of Mataas na Kahoy, Batangas, will resume the following week, starting on Monday, February 10
Comelec gives P600,000 in aid to Taal eruption victims
Commission on Elections Commissioner Rowena Guanzon says the poll body's en banc approved the assistance during a meeting on January 22
Comelec postpones voter registration in areas affected by Taal Volcano eruption
Commission on Elections spokesperson James Jimenez says voter registration will also be suspended in Makilala, North Cotabato, after an earthquake last December 2019 'severely damaged' structures
New round of voter registration begins January 20
The Commission on Elections says the new registration period will run until September 30, 2021
Compostela Valley votes to rename itself Davao de Oro
With over 170,000 voters agreeing to a new name, the plebiscite's results make final the renaming of Compostela Valley to Davao de Oro
Comelec to hear petition seeking to cancel Duterte Youth registration
Petitioners say Duterte Youth is the only organization since the institution of the party list to have been granted registration without completing publication and hearing requirements
Comelec summons Cardema over 'misrepresentation' for trying to be youth nominee
The Commission on Elections' Law Department issues a subpoena ordering Duterte Youth chairman Ronald Cardema to attend a hearing, after a complaint was filed against him for material misrepresentation
Comelec's Guanzon: 'No legal basis' to accept Cardema's withdrawal of nomination
Comelec Commissioner Rowena Guanzon maintains that Ronald Cardema's notice of withdrawal cannot be valid in the first place since it was filed 4 months past the deadline
Comelec: Only 95.87% voter turnout in Lanao del Sur town in 2019 polls
(UPDATED) This is in response to a PCIJ report based on Comelec's own summary report, which showed a 178% voter turnout for Amai Manabilang, Lanao del Sur, in the 2019 elections
Lanao del Sur town posts 178% voter turnout in 2019 polls – PCIJ
(UPDATED) Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez says the poll body will look into this, but adds that this 'seems to be an unlikely scenario'
Comelec accepts Duterte Youth chair Cardema's withdrawal of nomination
Despite this, Duterte Youth will not yet be able to assume a seat in the House of Representatives as the Commission on Elections has yet to issue the group's certificate of proclamation
Comelec hands off in answering issues raised in PET protest
(UPDATED) Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez says the poll body's job is to hold elections and enforce the outcome of decisions from electoral tribunals
Comelec suspends special elections in South Cotabato, Southern Leyte
This follows a Supreme Court decision directing the poll body to proclaim Shirlyn Bañas Nograles as the duly-elected representative of the 1st district of South Cotabato, including General Santos City
More than 4M register to vote, exceeding Comelec target
The Comelec initially aimed to attract some 2 million Filipinos 18 years old and above and about 1 million voters 15-17 years old to register as voters this year
Cancel registration of 'rebellious' party-list groups? Not so fast, says Guanzon
'We live in a democratic country!' says Comelec Commissioner Rowena Guanzon, as she hits the 'red scare' that canceling party-list groups may create
Comelec's Guanzon wants party-list nominees included in appointment ban
'There is no difference between them and those who run in regular elections as candidates,' says Comelec Commissioner Rowena Guanzon
Poll lawyer vows to challenge Duterte Youth's moves 'till the end'
'Never nangyari na ganito kasama 'yung situation na binaboy nang husto 'yung party list system,' Eeection lawyer Emil Marañon says of the Duterte Youth's attempts to enter Congress
Not yet proclaimed, Duterte Youth uses House seal to represent itself
This is a misrepresentation, considering that the Comelec has yet to issue the group's certificate of proclamation, which is a requirement for a nominee to assume a seat in the House
Poll lawyer urges Comelec: Rectify errors with Duterte Youth
'We keep on making a lot of exceptions to accommodate certain people and because of this, what will happen to our rules? Who will respect it?' says election lawyer Emil Marañon
Duterte Youth's Cardema withdraws motion to reverse canceled nomination
Ronald Cardema’s move is seen as an attempt to clear the way for the withdrawal of his nomination as Duterte Youth’s first nominee
House panel wants to postpone barangay, SK elections to May 2023
However, members of the Makabayan bloc say elections should go on as scheduled in 2020 as it has become the custom of the Duterte administration to postpone the BSKE
Comelec urges lawmakers against holding barangay, SK elections with national polls
'If the election will be done by October, and the national election will be done by May, the personnel of Comelec will be divided in preparing for' both exercises, says Comelec Commissioner Antonio Kho Jr
Guanzon: Travesty to allow new Duterte Youth substitutes
The Commission on Elections 'must, with all its might, resist any attempt at manipulation by those who are consumed by their own ignoble self-interest,' says poll commissioner Rowena Guanzon
Comelec approves Duterte Youth's new substitute nominees
(UPDATED) This comes despite Comelec rules stating the deadline for withdrawals and substitution of nominees of party-list groups is before the close of polls on election day
Rappler Talk: Election lawyer Emil Marañon on what's next for Duterte Youth's Cardema
Election lawyer Emil Marañon opposes Duterte Youth chairman Ronald Cardema's congressional bid. Watch Rappler's interview with him on Monday, September 23.
SC to Comelec: Proclaim Shirlyn Nograles as South Cotabato representative
The Supreme Court nullifies the Commission on Elections' order to suspend the election for representative of South Cotabato's 1st District
Ex-poll chair Brillantes urges Comelec: Don't act on Cardema's withdrawal yet
Former poll chair Sixto Brillantes Jr and election lawyer Emil Marañon also ask the Comelec to probe into Duterte Youth chair Ronald Cardema's allegations against Commissioner Rowena Guanzon
Cardema withdraws as Duterte Youth's nominee
(UPDATED) Duterte Youth chair Ronald Cardema makes a move to end his own congressional bid, citing Comelec Commissioner Rowena Guanzon's 'public harassment' as the reason for his withdrawal
DILG, local officials support postponing barangay, SK elections to 2023
Government officials agree that rescheduling the polls would give barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan officials elected in 2018 more time to complete projects
Dela Rosa urges Comelec to cancel registration of party-list groups with CPP 'links'
Senator Ronald dela Rosa claims Bayan Muna, Gabriela, ACT Teachers, Kabataan, and Anakpawis 'are using democracy to destroy democracy'
Comelec asked to disqualify Duterte Youth from party list
The petitioners argue Duterte Youth's party-list registration should be deemed void from the beginning as it failed to meet jurisdictional requirements of publication and public hearing
Comelec division junks protest vs Vico Sotto
(UPDATED) Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez says the 2nd division decided unanimously, citing the 'insufficiency in form and substance' of Eusebio's protest
Newsbreak Chats: The GCTA law, Cardema, Bikoy, and how laws can be twisted
On Thursday, August 29, the Newsbreak team sits down to discuss and analyze how some political personalities have tried to trifle with the law
Plebiscite for cityhood of Sto Tomas in Batangas set for September 7
The Commission on Elections will oversee the voting to convert the municipality of Sto Tomas, Batangas, into a city
Guanzon vows to file libel case vs Cardema
'You can file libel within 365 days so I'll file libel on the 364th day so that it will give him suspense,' says Commission on Elections Commissioner Rowena Guanzon
Guanzon on speaking out vs Cardema: 'It's my duty to defend Comelec'
Comelec Commissioner Rowena Guanzon addresses Duterte Youth chair Ronald Cardema' allegations against her, saying he's only trying to distract everyone from the fact that he is unqualified to sit in Congress
Rappler Talk: Rowena Guanzon on defending Comelec
Rappler talks to poll commissioner Rowena Guanzon as groups fear a reversal of Duterte Youth chair Ronald Cardema's cancelled nomination. Watch the interview live on Friday, August 23.
Comelec's fiery commissioner: Who is Rowena Guanzon?
An independent voice in the Comelec, Commissioner Rowena Guanzon is a fierce advocate of women's rights and rarely shies from speaking out – even against President Duterte
By 2022 elections, Comelec will be packed with Duterte appointees
The Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism points out the exit of seasoned poll commissioners means the appointment of newer ones who have limited experience running national automated elections
COA hits Comelec for poor planning, wastage in past polls purchases – PCIJ
For instance, 60 contracts entered into by the election body worth P2.58 billion did not have the needed documents that would ensure availability of funds, reports the PCIJ
As Comelec decides his fate, Cardema eyes impeachment case vs Guanzon
The Duterte Youth chairman only offers hearsay, and doesn't cite any impeachable offense committed by the commissioner, who has voted against his party list nomination
From 'lason sa daga' to goat 'army': Guanzon roasts Cardema on Twitter
Comelec Commissioner Rowena Guanzon tweets about an 'overaged, trying hard name-dropper'
Comelec, not HRET, can decide on Cardema case – election lawyer
Election lawyer Emilio Marañon III says it is wrong for Duterte Youth's Ronald Cardema to say that the House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal must decide on his eligibility
