Comelec: PHP15B cut in budget impacts 2022 polls

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has expressed concern over a PHP15-billion cut in its proposed P41.992 billion budget for 2022 by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), which will significantly impact the conduct of the May 2022 national and local elections.

The Comelec is reviewing the budget to identify possible adjustments, with electoral boards being one of the most affected areas.