George Garcia

George Garcia is the current chairman of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) in the Philippines, overseeing preparations for the May 12 midterm elections. He has taken decisive actions such as investigating alleged violations by local offices and filing disqualification cases against candidates accused of vote buying and abuse of resources. Garcia emphasizes the need for clear guidelines and compliance with election laws to ensure fair and secure voting processes.

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Last updated at April 24, 2025.

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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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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 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 delivers 3,500 ballot bundles for BARMM polls

Tomorrow, on April 22, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) will deliver around 3,500 bundles of official printed ballots for the May 12 polls in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).
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Comelec launches RMAC to audit 762 polling precincts

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) launched its Random Manual Audit Committee (RMAC) in Pasay City on Monday to oversee the upcoming 2025 National and Local Elections.
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Lawyer says foreign passport doesn't disqualify Discaya from running

The legal team of Pasig City mayoral candidate Sarah Discaya has stated that possessing a foreign passport does not necessarily disqualify her from running for public office.
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Comelec deploys ballots, indelible ink, ACMs for May elections

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has started the nationwide deployment of official ballots and other election paraphernalia for the May 12 midterm elections, prioritizing far-flung areas.
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Comelec investigates reports of candidates violating Holy Week ban

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced it will investigate reports of four candidates violating the campaigning ban during Maundy Thursday and Good Friday.
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Comelec: No campaigning on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) reminded candidates for the May 12 midterm elections to cease campaigning on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday.
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Comelec takes control of Buluan in Maguindanao due to election violence

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has taken control of Buluan in Maguindanao del Sur following a series of shooting incidents that threatened the safety of local election candidates.
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