EU recommends reforms for Philippine elections
On Wednesday, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) received recommendations from European Union (EU) poll observers regarding the recent 2025 national and local elections.
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Omnibus Election Code
The Omnibus Election Code is a comprehensive set of rules governing Philippine elections, addressing various scenarios such as candidate eligibility and vote counting procedures. It allows for suspending the oath-taking process if circumstances beyond control prevent it, such as in the case of detained former President Rodrigo Duterte's candidacy for Davao City mayor. The code also provides guidelines for resolving election ties through methods like coin tosses and penalizes violations of liquor bans during election periods to maintain public order.
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Last updated at May 15, 2025.
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Comelec investigates Cayetano for election code violations
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) First Division has instructed its Law Department to investigate defeated congressional candidate Lino Edgardo Cayetano for potential violations of the Omnibus Election Code.
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DILG seeks ICC permit for Duterte’s oath as Davao mayor
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) announced on Monday that it will request the International Criminal Court (ICC) to permit a Philippine embassy official to administer former President Rodrigo Duterte's oath as Davao City mayor while he is in detention in The Hague.
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EU mission: Widespread vote buying in PH elections
The European Union (EU) Election Observation Mission reported that vote buying remains endemic during the Philippine midterm elections, despite stricter regulations by the Commission on Elections (Comelec).
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Coin toss decides tie for Solano municipal councilor
A tie in the race for senior municipal councilor in Solano, Nueva Vizcaya was resolved with a coin toss on Monday.
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EU observers barred from Philippine polls during voting
The European Union (EU) Election Observers Mission stated on Monday that it was unable to meaningfully observe the voting process during the 2025 Philippine elections due to restrictions imposed by the Commission on Elections (Comelec).
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Marikina police arrest man for distributing false disqualification materials on Mayor Marcy Teodoro
Marikina police arrested Marvin Bacaycay early Monday morning for distributing false materials claiming that Marikina Mayor Marcelino 'Marcy' Teodoro had been disqualified by the Commission on Elections.
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Comelec dismisses candidate's ACM claim as fake news
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Comelec clarifies Bayan Muna eligible for elections
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Comelec warns against fake poll watcher recruitment posts
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