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Commission on Elections Chairman George Garcia said he was blindsided and dismayed by a disbarment case accusing him of extortion.

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Following the passage of a bill again extending the term of village officials, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is considering suspending some of the ongoing preparations for the scheduled Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections  in December.

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The Commission on Elections revealed it still has roughly 1,000 disqualification cases pending, citing a twofold increase in petitions filed post-election.

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The Commission on Elections announced that at least 311 voting machines were replaced on election day, May 12, but the poll body is counting this as a success.

 

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Two days before polling precincts open for the national and local elections, the Commission on Elections said it has observed a surge in vote-buying activities.

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Foreign observers are not allowed to enter polling precincts on election day, according to the Commission on Elections.

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The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is launching an investigation into reports that four candidates violated campaign rules during Maundy Thursday and Good Friday.

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Noting that cyber attacks usually occur when people are on vacation or relaxing, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is going on full alert during the Holy Week.

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The Commission on Elections reminded candidates that playing campaign jingles on public roads and streets during early morning and late night hours is against election guidelines. 

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Commission on Elections Chairman George Garcia said he was blindsided and dismayed by a disbarment case accusing him of extortion.

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Following the passage of a bill again extending the term of village officials, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is considering suspending some of the ongoing preparations for the scheduled Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections  in December.

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The Commission on Elections revealed it still has roughly 1,000 disqualification cases pending, citing a twofold increase in petitions filed post-election.

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The Commission on Elections announced that at least 311 voting machines were replaced on election day, May 12, but the poll body is counting this as a success.

 

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Two days before polling precincts open for the national and local elections, the Commission on Elections said it has observed a surge in vote-buying activities.

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Foreign observers are not allowed to enter polling precincts on election day, according to the Commission on Elections.

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The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is launching an investigation into reports that four candidates violated campaign rules during Maundy Thursday and Good Friday.

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Noting that cyber attacks usually occur when people are on vacation or relaxing, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is going on full alert during the Holy Week.

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The Commission on Elections reminded candidates that playing campaign jingles on public roads and streets during early morning and late night hours is against election guidelines. 

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