Commission on Elections

Also known as COMELEC

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is the Philippines' primary election management body, responsible for overseeing fair and transparent electoral processes. Recently, Comelec has nullified election results in Cotabato City due to fraud, reinstating Frances Cynthia Guiani-Sayadi as mayor. Additionally, Comelec is working with international observers and launching initiatives like Eleksyonaryo to combat misinformation and ensure the integrity of the May 12 midterm elections.

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Last updated at April 24, 2025.

Recent stories about COMELEC

Comelec issues SCOs to 16 candidates, 1 party-list for vote buying

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has issued additional show cause orders (SCOs) to at least 16 more candidates and one party-list group for alleged vote buying or misuse of government resources.
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Senators call for probe into alleged Chinese election interference

Several senators on Friday expressed concern over alleged Chinese interference in the upcoming May 12 midterm elections, calling for a thorough investigation to protect national sovereignty.
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31,750 PDLs set to vote in May elections, including 7 PDL candidates

The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) announced on Friday that 31,750 out of the 115,791 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) will vote in the May 12 national and local elections.
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Comelec grants PHP5B rice project exemption with election ban rules

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has granted an exemption to the Department of Agriculture's PHP20-per-kg rice project from the election ban under Section 261(V) of the Omnibus Election Code.
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Isko Moreno acknowledges debt to Danny Lacuna, VP Sara Duterte shows support

Francisco 'Isko' Moreno acknowledged his debt to the late Danny Lacuna during a campaign event in Tondo, emphasizing his responsibility to Manila's residents.
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NSC flags potential Chinese election interference

The National Security Council (NSC) flagged potential interference by China in the upcoming Philippine elections during a Senate hearing on Thursday, raising alarms among political groups and prompting calls for urgent investigation.
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Comelec declares Guiani-Sayadi reelected Cotabato City mayor, Matabalao refuses to step down

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has declared lawyer Frances Cynthia Guiani-Sayadi as the reelected mayor of Cotabato City following an electoral protest over irregularities in the May 2022 local elections.
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OCD bars displaced Mount Kanlaon evacuees from returning home to vote

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) will not allow people displaced by Mount Kanlaon's eruption to return home for voting on May 12.
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Comelec suspends Mandanas' PHP273M aid exemption

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) suspended an exemption granted to the provincial government of Batangas led by Governor Hermilando Mandanas for distributing financial aid during the campaign period.
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Comelec cancels PBBM registration for misrepresentation

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) Second Division canceled the registration of Pilipinas Babangon Muli (PBBM) party-list for Eleksyon 0205 due to alleged misrepresentation.
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