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Commission on Elections

COMELEC

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is the primary electoral body in the Philippines, responsible for overseeing elections and enforcing election laws. It currently faces challenges related to the Bangsamoro parliamentary elections, including delays in passing a redistricting law and ensuring compliance with campaign finance regulations. Comelec plays a crucial role in maintaining electoral integrity and addressing issues such as illegal donations and political dynasties.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Tue, December 9, 2025 at 8:08 PM

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Tue, December 9, 2025 at 3:45 PM

Comelec worried over delayed Bangsamoro redistricting law

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is concerned that delays in passing a redistricting law by the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) could jeopardize the inaugural Bangsamoro parliamentary elections.

Mon, December 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM

BTA Parliament targets new districting law by Dec 2025 for March 2026 polls

The Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) Parliament aims to pass a new parliamentary districting law by December 2025, a prerequisite for the region's first regular elections now planned for March 2026.

Mon, December 1, 2025 at 12:03 AM

Porac Mayor Jaime Capil surrenders on graft charges, posts bail

Porac, Pampanga Mayor Jaime Capil surrendered on December 2 after an arrest warrant was issued for seven counts of graft charges related to the Lucky South 99 POGO hub.

Thu, November 27, 2025 at 3:54 PM

BIR to probe Centerways Construction president over P30M donation to Chiz Escudero

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) will investigate the tax returns of Lawrence Lubiano, president of Centerways Construction and Development Inc., following his P30 million donation to Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero's 2022 senatorial campaign.

Wed, November 26, 2025 at 8:44 PM

Comelec dismisses Gwen Garcia's protest vs Cebu governor

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) First Division has dismissed the election protest filed by former Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia against incumbent Governor Pamela Baricuatro.

Wed, November 26, 2025 at 12:58 PM

Comelec terminates probe into P30M donation for Chiz Escudero's bid

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has terminated its investigation into Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero and contractor Lawrence Lubiano regarding a P30 million donation for Escudero's 2022 senatorial bid.

Tue, November 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM

Comelec sets Bangsamoro parliamentary election for March 30, 2026

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has officially set the inaugural parliamentary election for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) for March 30, 2026.

Mon, November 24, 2025 at 4:36 PM

Comelec to issue show-cause orders to candidates over illegal donations

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is set to issue show-cause orders (SCOs) to candidates who ran in the May 2022 elections and allegedly received illegal campaign donations from contractors this week.

Mon, November 24, 2025 at 4:07 PM

Comelec orders Marcoleta to explain alleged non-disclosure of donors

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has ordered Senator Rodante Marcoleta to explain within 10 days the alleged non-disclosure of election donors in his Statement of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE) for the May 2025 elections.

Fri, November 21, 2025 at 1:30 PM

Hontiveros refiles bill vs political dynasties

Senator Risa Hontiveros refiled Senate Bill No. 1548, or the Kontra Dinastiya Act, which aims to prohibit political dynasties from holding elective office.