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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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

2025 Elections: Cebu logs 5,082 new applications – Comelec

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Province has logged a total of 5,082 applications on the first day of the voter registration for the 2025 elections. Commission on Elections (Comelec) Cebu spokesperson Omar Sharif Mamalinta revealed this data on Monday evening, Feb. 12. The midterm local and national elections is scheduled on May 2025. Of the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Senators praise Comelec for suspending people’s initiative proceedings

MANILA, Philippines —  Senators rejoiced at the decision of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to suspend all proceedings related to a people’s initiative aimed at amending the 1987 Constitution, saying that it is nothing but a victory for the Filipino people. Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva, in a statement, said the Philippine government has finally.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 16th, 2024

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?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Why mounting a 2024 plebiscite on charter change will be a daunting task for Comelec

Charter change advocates are eyeing a plebiscite this year to ratify their proposed amendment to the 1987 Constitution, but the Comelec says it doesn't have enough time, manpower, and resources to mount a nationwide vote, as the 2025 elections inch closer.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Comelec eyeing return of voter’s ID cards

Comelec chairperson George Garcia on Wednesday announced that discussions are underway regarding the reissuance of voter IDs, citing the slow distribution of national IDs as a key reason......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

53.5k signatures for people’s initiative submitted to COMELEC in Butuan

BUTUAN CITY (MindaNews / 24 January)—The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) here has received forms bearing 53,495 signatures as part of a people’s initiative to amend the 1987 Constitution. Lawyer Tristan Niog, city election officer, confirmed to MindaNews in a phone interview on Tuesday that they received a total of 5,767 forms with signatures from 86 […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

BSP onboards 1st nonbank electronic money issuer

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) achieved a significant milestone by welcoming OmniPay, Inc. as the first nonbank electronic money issuer (EMI) participant in its Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) payment system, PhilPaSSplus. This move aligns with the National Payment Systems Act and signifies a more inclusive national payment system, allowing nonbank financial institutions to conduct efficient and low-risk funds transfers directly through the central bank. Assistant Governor Mary Anne P. Lim emphasized the BSP's commitment to safeguarding the entire Peso RTGS payment system amidst global trends of diversified participation. With 236 institutions, including various banks and nonbank entities, utilizing PhilPaSSplus for large value transactions and retail payment clearing, the BSP's initiative reflects a broader trend of central banks facilitating direct access for nonbank entities to settlement services. This development comes as international standard-setting bodies work on access guidelines to manage risks in evolving payment systems with new players and financial technologies......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Comelec opens bidding for indelible ink

Comelec opens bidding for indelible ink.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 29th, 2024

Status sa Comelec registration susihon

Status sa Comelec registration susihon.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 17th, 2024

Comelec: Applicants without registration confirmation letters can check status after April

Comelec: Applicants without registration confirmation letters can check status after April.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 16th, 2024

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. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

51K na ng nagparehistro sa Comelec sulod sa ikaduha nga semana sa rehistrasyon

51K na ng nagparehistro sa Comelec sulod sa ikaduha nga semana sa rehistrasyon.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Comelec Iloilo City pushes full-swing satellite registration in April

Comelec Iloilo City pushes full-swing satellite registration in April.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Comelec dunay forms sa pag-withdraw sa people s initiative

Comelec dunay forms sa pag-withdraw sa people s initiative.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

‘FOR RECORDING PURPOSES ONLY’ | Form for withdrawal of signatures for People s Initiative available at Comelec offices

‘FOR RECORDING PURPOSES ONLY’ | Form for withdrawal of signatures for People s Initiative available at Comelec offices.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Pirma shrugs off intro of Comelec withdrawal form

Pirma shrugs off intro of Comelec withdrawal form.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Rio to Comelec: Let’s recount votes in only this town

Comelec vowed last November to recount May 2022 election votes in selected precincts nationwide. That’s to verify results that infotech experts questioned......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024