Education Secretary Sonny Angara commended the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for removing the expiration period for service credits earned by public school teachers from election-related duties.

Tarlac City Mayor Susan Yap called for unity and healing after the Supreme Court en banc nullified a Commission on Elections (Comelec) resolution that had canceled her certificate of candidacy.

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has scheduled a special congressional election for the lone district of Dasmariñas City, Cavite, on August 29, to fill the vacant seat following the expulsion of former representative Kiko Barzaga.

The Philippine Commission on Elections (Comelec) affirmed that impeachment proceedings will not disrupt 2028 election preparations, while a separate study revealed varying reasons for public distrust in Sara Duterte across different income groups.

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in the Philippines has released the tentative list of candidates and nominees for the upcoming Sept. 14 Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections. The public can now view the list of individuals vying for parliamentary district representation.

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in the Philippines will now require candidates for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) and all subsequent elections to submit birth certificates.

Two lawyers in the Philippines are preparing to file an impeachment complaint against Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia and six commissioners, citing alleged institutional misconduct in the May 2022 and 2025 elections.

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced the resumption of voter registration in Antipolo City from March 23 to May 18, 2026, in preparation for upcoming barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections.

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has terminated its investigation into Senator Rodante Marcoleta's alleged undisclosed campaign contributions, stating there was no evidence to establish an election offense.

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) clarified that a P50 million donation from the Dasmariñas City government is intended to provide additional funds for the special election for Cavite's 4th District representative, not as a bribe.

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) 2nd Division has disqualified Anwar Salipada Alamada, a Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) candidate, in Maguindanao del Sur. The disqualification was due to 'false material representation' in his certificate of candidacy ahead of the BARMM elections.

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in the Philippines announced its full preparedness for the first regular parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced the deadline for voter registration for the upcoming barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections is today. Eligible Filipinos were urged to complete their registration before the cutoff.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has clarified that beneficiaries, including public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers, do not need a certification from the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to receive cash relief assistance. This statement aims to ensure that eligible individuals can access aid without unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles.

New voter registrants in the Negros Island Region (NIR) of the Philippines have reached 172,680 as of March 28, according to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) NIR.

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday cleared Sen. Rodante Marcoleta of any violation of the Omnibus Election Code, saying his failure to disclose campaign contributions in the May 2025 elections in his statement of contributions and expenditures (Soce) was no longer an election offense. However, three of the senator’s campaign donors—Michael Defensor, Joseph Espiritu

Screengrab from Comelec / Facebook MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is eyeing to proclaim the winner of the special election for the second Congressional district of Antipolo City as early as Sunday morning. Comelec Chairman George Erwin Garcia said election officials aim to finish canvassing once election returns from remote barangays arrive

A disbarment complaint was filed before the Supreme Court against Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chair George Erwin Garcia and five other commissioners.

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in the Philippines has approved a new rule mandating that individuals seeking elected positions must disclose any potential conflicts of interest.

Armando Velasco, a former Commissioner of the Philippine Commission on Elections (Comelec), passed away on Wednesday morning at the age of 69.

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) chairperson George Erwin Garcia stated that the president could appoint either a senator or a member of the House of Representatives if the vice president position becomes vacant.

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has called on eligible voters to register by the May 18 deadline for the upcoming 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections.

A petition has been filed with the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to block the accreditation of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) political party, potentially delaying their participation in Bangsamoro parliamentary elections.

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in the Philippines issued a warning against circulating online posts and messages offering paid assistance for voter certification, reminding the public that the document is issued free of charge.

Election lawyer Romulo Macalintal criticized the Commission on Elections (Comelec) decision to clear Sen. Rodante Marcoleta of complaints regarding his alleged failure to disclose P75 million in campaign donations.

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has partially lifted the suspension of its rules regarding proceedings for the people's initiative, allowing some activities to resume.

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in the Philippines will adopt energy-saving measures to promote efficiency and conservation within the commission, responding to a major oil price hike.