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Zambo shooting suspects yield
ZAMBOANGA CITY — Two suspects in the indiscriminate firing incident in Malabang, Lanao del Sur during the filing of Certificates of Candidacy surrendered to the police on Friday. The suspects, identified as Mamayog Sidik Gampong and Haniboy Sarip, voluntarily surrendered their firearms to the Police Regional Office for Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. The two fired their guns indiscriminately in Barangay Chinatown, Malabang on 31 August, which disrupted the filing of CoCs by candidates vying for various posts in the coming Barangay polls. PRO-BAR Director P/Brig. Gen. Allan C. Nobleza said the incident clearly violated the Commission on Elections’ gun ban. The Comelec prohibits carrying and transporting firearms, explosives and other deadly weapons during the election period from 28 August to 29 November. If found guilty, violators can be sentenced up to 12 years in prison. PRO-BAR will press charges against Gampong and Sarip on top of the charges that have already been filed at the local fiscal office against them. The post Zambo shooting suspects yield appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Comelec logs over 120K candidates for BSKE in Bicol
By Connie Calipay LEGAZPI CITY – The Commission on Elections-5 (Bicol) reported on Monday that more than 120,000 individuals have filed their certificates of candidacy (COCs) for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) from Aug. 28 to Sept. 2. In an interview, Comelec-Albay Election Supervisor Ma. Aurea Bo-Bunao said the COCs filed will be subjected […].....»»
More than 17K candidates seek barangay, SK positions in Palawan
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY — A total of 17,815 individuals submitted their certificates of candidacy in Palawan within a week-long timeframe set by the Commission on Elections for an activity categorized as being "generally peaceful." From the total number, 2,593 individuals filed their candidacy in Puerto Princesa City, and 14,862 in various municipalities in Palawan, all competing for roles in the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections scheduled for 30 October, as shared by Jomel Ordas, the spokesperson of the provincial COMELEC. Based on the information he provided, there are 172 individuals aiming to vie for the role of barangay captain and 160 individuals planning to run for SK chairman in Puerto Princesa City. In Palawan, approximately 1,034 people have expressed interest in competing for the leading position in the barangay, and 970 individuals aspire to become SK chairman. Ordas pointed out that the list must undergo submission to the Election Records and Statistics Department (ERSD) at their central office for verification before it can be determined whether all of them are eligible candidates. "The process will involve submitting the initial list of filers to the ERSD at the COMELEC main office, and it will undergo several verification steps to ensure that everyone is qualified and not disqualified by law," he explained. He noted that following the completion of the verification process, the COMELEC will furnish an official list of certified candidates. This compilation will be prominently displayed in the barangay halls before the BSKE polls on 30 October. Ordas said that the qualifications subject to assessment encompass being a Filipino citizen, a registered voter in the respective barangay, residing in the same barangay for a minimum of one year prior to the election, possessing the ability to read and write in either Filipino or a local dialect, and reaching the age of 18 or older on the day of the election. He also said that the ERSD will examine whether individuals who submitted their COCs share a second-degree civil relationship with the SK, have a criminal conviction involving moral turpitude, or an offense carrying a penalty of one year or more imprisonment within two years of the sentence, and are not barred by legal disqualifications. For the SK, in addition to some of the previously mentioned qualifications, candidates must fall within the age range of 18 to 24 during the election, possess the capability to read and write both in Filipino and English, and not have a blood or marriage connection up to the second degree of consanguinity or affinity with any elected official anywhere in the country. Based further on information furnished by the provincial COMELEC, in the entirety of Palawan, which also includes Puerto Princesa City, the number of individuals aspiring to contest for barangay councilor positions is 10,371, and there are 5,108 candidates vying for SK councilor roles. The post More than 17K candidates seek barangay, SK positions in Palawan appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
BSKE: Comelec sees 2 million bets filing COCs
Over two million aspirants for the upcoming barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections are expected to file their certificates of candidacy nationwide, Commission on Elections Chairman George Garcia said during the first day of COC filing yesterday......»»
EDITORIAL - Grassroots governance
There were large crowds yesterday as the Commission on Elections opened the filing of certificates of candidacy for the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections. Comelec officials said they expected up to two million people to file COCs for the first BSKE since 2018......»»
COMELEC chair issues warning against premature campaigning
Commission on Elections chairperson George Garcia on Sunday warned would-be candidates for the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections on 30 October 30 about engaging in premature campaigning. During a radio interview on DZBB, Garcia said that since it is not yet the official campaign period, any actions taken by potential candidates could result in legal action. He also urged voters to report any BSKE candidates who begin campaigning prior to the start of the official campaign period on 19 October. According to Garcia, the filing of certificates of candidacy (COC) for the 2023 BSKE will be from 28 August to 2 September, while the campaign period will run from 19 to 28 October. "Currently, the COMELEC has no power. They should wait for August 28 and when someone files a case before us. Do you want to have disqualification cases or face a criminal case with up to six years in prison?" Garcia said. "Let’s monitor the situation on our own. File a complaint to us at the COMELEC," Garcia added, urging citizens to help the commission rid of irregularities during election periods. Garcia earlier said that COMELEC's efforts to combat premature campaigning also involve the possibility of a "warrantless arrest" for individuals caught participating in vote-buying or vote-selling. According to the COMELEC chair, those who will file their COCs will be considered candidates for the BSKE set on 30 October. Thus, Section 80 of the Omnibus Election Code, which pertains to premature campaigning, will already be applicable to them. Section 80 of the Omnibus Election Code states that “it shall be unlawful for any person, whether or not a voter or candidate, or for any party, or association of persons, to engage in an election campaign or partisan political activity except during the campaign period.” Garcia urged Filipinos not to vote for candidates who violate the law. "Why would you vote for people who do not obey the law? If they are no longer following the law even if they’re just candidates, what more when they’re elected? They will only violate our laws and what will happen to our nation then?" Garcia asked. Garcia said people could document evidence against those who will do premature campaigning in their respective areas, and forward them to local COMELEC offices. He also stressed that complainants should testify to prove their claims. The post COMELEC chair issues warning against premature campaigning appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Comelec: Unqualified local aspirants will be rejected
The Commission on Elections on Monday announced that it will order its regional offices to outright reject the certificate of candidacies of unqualified aspirants for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections, including overaged Sangguniang Kabataan bets and candidates for barangay posts who are not registered voters. Comelec chairperson George Erwin Garcia said that the move is to prevent a backlog of disqualification cases related to the upcoming polls as there are more than 4,000 petitions have been filed before the poll body. “We have decided that the local Comelec has the powers to reject and remove the CoCs of those unqualified. Why do we need to make things difficult? We’ll just not accept the candidacies of these people,” Garcia said. He added that Section 39 of Title Two, Chapter 1 of the Local Government Code of 1991 states that barangay aspirants must be at least 18 years old during election day on 30 October, must be a registered voter, as well as a resident of the barangay concerned for at least a year, and should be able to read or write. Meanwhile, Section 2 of Chapter 10 of Republic Act 10742 or the Sangguniang Kabataan Reform Act of 2015 states that candidates must be between 18 to 24 years of age on election day, able to read and write in English, Filipino or the dialect used in the barangay, must not be related to incumbent national and local officials at the “second civil degree of consanguinity or affinity,” and must not be convicted with finality on cases involving moral turpitude. However, Garcia clarified that disqualified aspirants could petition for their candidacy before the Comelec who will, in turn, decide whether their local poll boards were correct or not with their rejections. He also vowed to rule on all petitions, including disqualification petitions, before the 30 October polls. “We are committing ourselves to resolve these petitions before 30 October, for us to prove whether someone’s candidacy should be removed or not. If we affirmed the decision of the local Comelec, they could go to the Supreme Court,” Garcia said. The filing of CoCs is scheduled from 28 August to 2 September, with the first day marking the start of the election period for the Barangay and SK Elections. The post Comelec: Unqualified local aspirants will be rejected appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Barangay, SK poll candidates may file CoCs July 3-7 – Comelec
Candidates for the synchronized barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections can file their certificates of candidacy from July 3 to 7, according to the Commission on Elections......»»
Comelec sets October 1 to 8 filing of COCs
With its sights set on the May 9, 2022 national and local polls, the Commission on Elections announced yesterday the calendar of activities and periods of prohibited acts related to the electoral exercise......»»
Comelec says systems can thwart foreign interference
The Commission on Elections is preparing to defend its servers from attempts to hack it in the 2025 midterm polls, its chairperson announced on Wednesday......»»
Comelec: 3 million overseas voters eyed in 2025 polls
With internet voting, the Commission on Elections is looking to have up to three million Filipinos abroad participate in the May 2025 midterm elections......»»
James Jimenez’s presence in Comelec event wakes up ghost of debate fiasco probe
What ever happened to the investigation against him? Why was he in the Comelec's headquarters on Monday? Is this the second coming of James Jimenez?.....»»
Cha-cha plebiscite and midterm polls in one event: A test of Comelec s independence
BOTH LEGISLATIVE chambers are now leading charter change discussions. Legislators have repeatedly said that amendments will be limited to economic measures in the 1987 Constitution.Meanwhile, the conduct of the plebiscite had Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chair George Garcia describe the logistical preparations required for it. He argued that it should be held as a separate event from the 2025 midterm electi.....»»
Cha-cha plebiscite during mid-year elections: No media question on Comelec s apparent uncertainty
BOTH LEGISLATIVE chambers are on the forefront of ongoing charter change discussions. Legislators have repeatedly said that amendments will be limited to economic measures in the 1987 Constitution.Meanwhile, the Commission on Elections (Com.....»»
Comelec cannot conduct Cha-cha plebiscite this year – poll chief
The Commission on Elections cannot conduct a plebiscite for the amendment of the 1987 Constitution this year, according to Comelec Chairman George Garcia......»»
Status sa Comelec registration susihon
Status sa Comelec registration susihon.....»»
Comelec: Applicants without registration confirmation letters can check status after April
Comelec: Applicants without registration confirmation letters can check status after April.....»»
Media miss possible conflict of interest in Comelec deal
THE COMMISSION on Elections (Comelec) and the joint venture led by South Korean firm Miru Systems Co. Ltd. signed on March 11 a PHP17.9 billion contract for the lease and use of the.....»»
Comelec eyes malls as voting centers for 2025 polls
Malls – among other “public places” – are being eyed as voting centers for next year’s midterm elections, to avoid overcrowding at polling precincts and provide convenience to voters, Commission on Elections Chairman George Garcia said yesterday......»»
Comelec to carry out mall voting for 2025 polls
“Sa susunod na eleksyon din po lahat ng malls sa buong bansa, lalong lalo na sa Metro Manila, magpapaboto po tayo,” Comelec Chairman George Garcia said. .....»»