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Comelec resumes voter registration in Antipolo City from March 23-May 18

The Philadelphia Inquirer 21 Mar 2026
MANILA, PhilippinesThe Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced on ... The registration, accordong to the Comelec, will be from 8 a.m.
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When Comelec absolves an ‘akyat-bahay’

The Philippine Star 21 Mar 2026
“Why is an ‘akyat-bahay’ absolved of the crime, but those who helped him break into the house are charged?” ....
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Comelec sets Nov. 2 for manual barangay, SK elections; no tech upgrades planned

The Manila Times 21 Mar 2026
THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced that the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections will be held on Nov ... ​Comelec ... ​He clarified that Congress, not Comelec, set the election date.
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BSKE preps continue amid calls for its postponement – Comelec

The Philadelphia Inquirer 20 Mar 2026
Comelec Chairperson George Garcia said he received information about supposed plans to postpone anew the village and youth polls.
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Comelec reopens signature filing for people’s initiative

The Philadelphia Inquirer 19 Mar 2026
[However,] we are not encouraging it,” Comelec Chair George Erwin Garcia said in an ambush interview on Wednesday.
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Comelec says PI for Cha-Cha still barred

Sun Star 19 Mar 2026
BIDS to amend the 1987 Constitution via people's initiative (PI) shall remain suspended, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said ... Comelec Chairman George Garcia said legal questions remain on the use of PI in attempts to change the charter.
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Comelec extends filing period for BARMM elections accreditation

The Philadelphia Inquirer 18 Mar 2026
MANILA, PhilippinesThe Commission on Elections (Comelec) will extend the filling of applications of political parties ... Comelec.
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Comelec: Decision on Marcoleta's Soce case may affect future elections

The Philadelphia Inquirer 18 Mar 2026
MANILA, PhilippinesThe Commission on Elections (Comelec) has admitted that its decision on the case of Senator Rodante Marcoleta ... Comelec.
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Marcoleta not liable for election offense but contributors are — Comelec

The Manila Times 18 Mar 2026
MANILA, PhilippinesThe Commission on Elections (Comelec) has ruled that Sen ... The Comelec said a complaint would be filed before the Law Department "for the required conduct of ...
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Comelec extends application period for Barmm political parties, sectoral organizations

Sun Star 18 Mar 2026
THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) has ordered the extension of the period for the filing of petitions for registration/accreditation of Regional parliamentary political parties (RPPPs) and parliamentary sectoral organizations (PSOs).
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Comelec: Marcoleta not guilty but his donors are

The Manila Times 18 Mar 2026
THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) has ruled that Sen ... The Comelec ruling was based on the recommendation of the Political Finance and Affairs Department of the Commission, which the en banc adopted.
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Comelec: 2028 polls to remain automated

Sun Star 17 Mar 2026
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said it will use the AES in all succeeding poll exercises as provided under the law. "The Comelec abides by existing election laws and will continue to enforce ...
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