Comelec postpones ballot reprinting due to SC TROs

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced Tuesday that it will postpone the scheduled reprinting of official ballots for the 2025 national and local elections due to new temporary restraining orders issued by the Supreme Court.

Comelec spokesperson John Rex Laudiangco said Friday or Saturday this week is now targeted as the start date for ballot reprinting, following recent TROs from the SC.

Despite initial delays that led to six million printed ballots being destroyed and an estimated P132 million in costs, Comelec assured that adjustments have been made to their Election Management System (EMS) to accommodate new aspirant names.

Comelec expects minimal impact on preparations due to these changes, with Garcia stating the process would require two to three days if additional TROs are issued.

Former Ilocos Sur Governor Chavit Singson's name will no longer appear on new ballots after he withdrew from the Senate race citing health concerns.