Comelec delays ballot printing again, now set for Jan 27

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced a further delay in the printing of ballots for Eleksyon 2025 due to the withdrawal of senatorial aspirant Francis Leo Marcos.

Originally scheduled to start on Friday, January 24, the ballot printing process has been pushed back again to Monday, January 27.

Marcos withdrew his candidacy to prevent wastage of government funds and to support Senator Imee Marcos's reelection bid.

Comelec Chairperson George Garcia assured that the withdrawal had no impact on government spending but required additional time to update the database and reprint ballots.

Garcia also noted that for every candidate withdrawal before printing begins, Comelec needs two to three days to make necessary changes in the ballot.

The delay is part of a series of postponements due to temporary restraining orders issued by the Supreme Court ordering the inclusion of several candidates on the official ballots.