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Sri Lanka election chief censors state TV ahead of polls
This comes after the Independent Television Network aired a program that the election commission says had harmed the opposition frontrunner, who is also the brother of ex-president Mahinda Rajapakse
Lente vows to be 'independent' despite Comelec partnership
'We stepped in despite the two weeks notice because it has a vital purpose in our elections,' says Lente executive director Ona Caritos
Cagayan de Oro Mayor Moreno slams 'fake news' on disqualification
The Commission on Elections division handing the disqualification case against reelectionist Mayor Oscar Moreno says the supposed resolution circulating online is 'fake'
After last-minute glitches, Comelec precinct finder ready for voters
(UPDATED) Before the launch of the poll body's precinct finder voters said the online platform showed inaccurate information
Namfrel rejects Comelec accreditation to become its citizen arm for May polls
Namfrel Secretary General Eric Alvia says the group declined the poll body's accreditation after it did not get approval to access data it needed for open election data website
Thai court to hear case against party behind princess political bid
Party officials fear the case is being hustled through ahead of the March 24 election, which is already stacked in favor of the ruling junta, whose leader Prayut Chan-O-Cha wants to return as a civilian premier
Thai party leader contrite after rebuke for princess' PM candidacy
'Above us is His Majesty and the monarchy,' Preechaphol Pongpanit tells reporters at the party's headquarters
Thai princess disqualified from list of candidates for PM
The Election Commission says it has excluded Princess Ubolratana 'because all royal family members are above politics'
LIST: Party-list groups seeking to join 2019 polls
(UPDATED) 134 party-list groups will vie for 59 seats in the House of Representatives
LIST: Senatorial candidates for 2019 polls
(4th UPDATE) The Comelec releases a list of 62 senatorial candidates in the May 13 midterm elections
Daraga, Cotabato placed under Comelec control
The two areas will remain under the control of the Commission on Elections until the end of the election period
DRC opposition chief wins vote as rival, church cry foul
(3rd UPDATE) Election officials name Felix Tshisekedi, son of the country's long-term opposition leader, provisional winner of the troubled vote to replace President Joseph Kabila
Afghan presidential election delayed until July 20
The presidential ballot is originally scheduled for April 20, which many observers had considered unrealistic
Comelec vows fair play in polls amid Bong Go issue
'We trust that those who are currently in the administration will respect the authority of the Comelec,' says elections spokesperson James Jimenez
James Jimenez resigns as point person for election source code review
Elections spokesman James Jimenez takes responsibility for a university launch of the project where the image of an actress in a bathing suit was flashed onscreen
Bets in narco list? Comelec stresses need for due process
Being on the narco list should not automatically mean disqualification, says Commission on Elections Chairman Sheriff Abas
Thailand eases 4-year-old ban on political activities
Parties will now be permitted to elect their leaders, recruit new members and hold general party meetings if they are able to summon at least 250 members. However, campaigning – including holding public gatherings – is still forbidden.
Pakistan election body rejects 'rigging' accusations
The incumbent Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz party flat out rejects the pending results of the election on July 25, citing 'outright rigging' and accusing officials of preventing its representatives from overseeing the count
CA confirms Comelec Commissioner Socorro Inting
(UPDATED) Newly confirmed Comelec Commissioner Socorro Inting is a former associate justice of the Court of Appeals
CA confirms Sheriff Abas as Comelec chair
(UPDATED) Incoming Commission on Elections Chairman Sheriff Abas will become the Philippines' youngest, first Mindanaoan, and first Muslim elections chief
Comelec suspends proclamation of barangay, SK winners in 3 Bicol provinces
Assistant Regional Director Romeo Serrano says these 7 winning candidates are from the provinces of Albay, Camarines Sur, and Catanduanes
Comelec won’t proclaim winning but unqualified barangay, SK bets
(3rd UPDATE) The proclamation of 639 candidates has been suspended either because they were overaged or failed to meet residency requirements
PNP activates task force to closely watch election hotspot Masbate
PNP Bicol reports that since January there have been 50 election-related shooting incidents since January in Masbate
Robredo appeals to PET to apply 25% shading threshold
(UPDATED) Vice President Leni Robredo files an urgent motion for reconsideration after the Presidential Electoral Tribunal earlier scrapped the 25% threshold
[OPINION] Debunking Sotto's election fraud claims
Electoral fraud is about increasing or decreasing the votes received by a candidate such that a losing candidate is made to appear the winner. Senator Sotto has failed to show proofs such happened.
Sereno hints at opposition to Charter Change
Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno rallies support for the constitutional bodies facing threats of either abolition or dilution under Cha-Cha proposals
[OPINION] What Bongbong Marcos should understand about ballot images
The 'shocking' evidence of cheating presented by the losing vice presidential candidate are actually new features on the ballot introduced in 2016
Russia's top court upholds election ban on opposition leader
Alexei Navalny's campaign team will ask the Supreme Court to reconsider its decision and will also file a complaint with the European Court of Human Rights
Russia election commission bars Navalny presidential bid
(UPDATED) The commission cites Alexei Navalny's conviction of embezzlement
Demand accountability for the postponement of barangay election
After having spent an estimated P700 million for the preparations, what is the practical value of moving the elections, at the last minute, to 7 months after?
Comelec postpones barangay, SK polls in Mindanao
The poll body cites threats to the safety of voters in Mindanao which President Rodrigo Duterte placed under martial law due to clashes in Marawi City
Comelec chief on impeachment complaint: 'Mukhang kakayanin'
Comelec Chairman Andres Bautista says he can explain the allegations against him in an impeachment complaint filed at the House of Representatives
Ex-Bohol mayor sued at Comelec for media work during election season
Former Tagbilaran City mayor Dan Neri Lim is accused of working as a radio host while at the same time being a candidate for congressman
House committee oks bill postponing barangay elections
During its first hearing on the move to postpone the barangay elections yet again, the House committee on suffrage and electoral reforms approves the measure 19-2
Are we postponing barangay and SK elections or not? P500M is at stake
If Congress decides this at the last minute, we risk tossing down the drain about a billion pesos Comelec shall have spent on the preparations
Bautista richest, Gascon poorest among heads of constitutional bodies
The Comelec and CHR chiefs net worth as well as that of the Ombudsman and chairpersons of COA and CSC all increase in 2016
Comelec complying to ensure no data breach in barangay elections – NPC
The National Privacy Commission is optimistic the Comelec can pull off barangay elections in October with no data leak despite major breaches in 2016
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LOOK: Senate panel recommends postponement of barangay, SK polls
17 senators have so far signed the committee report recommending the postponement of the elections from October 31 2016 to October 30 2017
Poll chief on 'whistleblowers': 'Bakit ngayon lang?'
Too late the hero Comelec Chairman Andres Bautista says after 3 self proclaimed whistleblowers surfaced to allege election fraud
Comelec’s Abas confirmed by Commission on Appointments
The Commission on Appointments confirms Comelec Commissioner Sheriff Abas along with COA Commissioner Isabel Dasalla Agito
Ex-Comelec chair Brillantes takes low-key role for Marcos Jr
Insiders say Sixto Brillantes Jr and some people in Marcos camp do not agree on the issue of possible cheating with the unofficial results transmitted from the vote counting machines
Comelec on polls: 'We outperformed our expectations'
Comelec Chairman Andres Bautista cites the record breaking transmission rate as well as the high voter turnout in the Philippines and overseas
Meet PH’s 12 new senators
UPDATED Comelec proclaimed the winners in the 2016 senatorial election: 5 newcomers 3 reelectionists; 4 returning
Getting water? Guanzon scolds Smartmatic exec: 'Stay away'
Comelec Commissioner Rowena Guanzon reprimands Smartmatic s Marlon Garcia for getting water in a dining room reserved for poll commissioners
Rappler coverage: Citizens front and center in 'most engaged' PH polls
An engaged and empowered public voted for the Philippines new leaders and an engaged and empowered public will continue to watch their leaders every move
Comelec’s Guanzon slams Smartmatic over hash code
Comelec Commissioner Rowena Guanzon says Smartmatic should be liable for the hash code issue raised by Senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr
Comelec declares special elections for 17,600 voters
UPDATED The Comelec declares a failure of elections in 52 polling precincts due to problems such as misdelivered ballots and security concerns
Comelec on Marcos bid vs tally: 'Right to know' at stake
Comelec Commissioner Rowena Guanzon says the law allows a quick count so that we have a transparent election
Comelec: Transmission of votes fastest in 2016
Comelec Chairman Andres Bautista says the quick transmission of votes can help ensure credible polls
