Comelec Chairman George Garcia anticipates all seven aspirants will remain as candidates for the March 14 special elections in Antipolo City's Second District, with no disqualification petitions filed yet.
The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao recorded 969 voter registration applicants on its first day, with Maguindanao del Norte leading. Nationwide, nearly 2 million have applied for the 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections.
Senator Risa Hontiveros and Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto lead public consultation on crafting enforceable provisions for the proposed Anti-Political Dynasty Bill, addressing constitutional ban implementation.
Seven individuals have submitted their certificates of candidacy for the Antipolo City Second District special elections on March 14, 2026, with Comelec warning against premature campaigning in this manual poll.
The Commission on Elections announces the resumption of voter registration activities in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao from February 9 to March 31, 2026, for the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections.
Comelec Chairman George Garcia confirms barangay officials in Antipolo City's Second District can campaign for candidates in the March 14 special elections, citing a 2009 Supreme Court ruling.
Comelec Chairman George Garcia vows to find alternative funding for the March 14 Antipolo City special elections, facing a P98 million cost with only P11 million allocated nationwide.
The Commission on Elections has officially designated the Commission on Filipinos Overseas, Department of Foreign Affairs, and Department of Migrant Workers as Local Field Registration Centers for overseas voters ahead of the 2028 Philippine elections.
The COMELEC has ordered a recount of ballots in San Fernando, Pampanga, following an election protest by former Lubao mayor Mylyn Pineda-Cayabyab against incumbent Mayor Vilma Caluag.
The Commission on Elections reminds political parties for the Antipolo City special polls to nominate only one candidate and submit required documents by deadlines to avoid invalidations.
San Fernando Mayor Vilma Caluag denies election fraud as a manual recount of ballots for the May 2025 mayoral race begins, expressing confidence in the outcome.
The Commission on Elections begins a manual recount of ballots in Pampanga's election protest, involving 48 precincts, at the Palacio del Gobernador Building in Manila.
The Commission on Elections has dismissed the election protest against Mayor Thadeo Jovito 'Jonkie' Ouano's 2025 victory in Mandaue City, citing insufficient evidence and lack of substantial details.
The COMELEC First Division has dismissed the election protest filed by former Mandaue City mayor Jonas Cortes against incumbent Mayor Thadeo 'Jonkie' Ouano, citing lack of evidence and failure to meet mandatory requirements under election rules.
The Commission on Elections has mandated a recount in San Fernando's mayoral election after candidate Mylyn Pineda-Cayabyab's protest against incumbent Mayor Vilma Caluag.
The Commission on Elections will enforce a gun ban and establish checkpoints specifically in Antipolo City's Second District for the March 14 special elections, with exemptions available.
The Bangsamoro Transition Authority passed Bill 419, amending the electoral code to reduce membership requirements and election thresholds for political parties, aiming to enhance inclusivity.
The Commission on Elections announces full P2.5 billion funding restored for Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections, after previous postponements due to legal and operational challenges.
Philippine opposition forces, led by figures like Leila De Lima, are working to solidify a broad coalition for the 2028 presidential elections, with early discussions focusing on unity and strategy.
Comelec Chairman George Erwin Garcia emphasizes the need for a clear, specific, and enforceable Anti-Political Dynasty Law to ensure fair elections and avoid confusion in implementation.
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has officially postponed the first-ever Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections due to unresolved legal and operational issues, including redistricting delays.
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) reports over 1.46 million applicants for the 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections, with Calabarzon leading registrations.
The Commission on Elections prohibits suspension of local officials, transfers of civil servants, and distribution of government social services ahead of the March 14, 2026 special elections in Antipolo City's Second District.
The Commission on Elections announces that special elections in Antipolo's Second District might be canceled if only one qualified candidate files, with specific rules for substitution and proclamation.
The Commission on Elections forecasts four million applicants for voter registration ahead of the November 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections, a significant increase from earlier estimates.
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) aims to register at least two million young voters for the 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections, with satellite sites to boost accessibility.
The Commission on Elections expresses support for a proposal to move the inaugural Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections to September 28, 2026, citing no conflict with 2028 national polls.
The Commission on Elections has temporarily suspended voter registration in Antipolo City's Second District to focus on the March 14 special election to replace the late Rep. Romeo Acop.
The Commission on Elections in Negros Island Region reports 72,446 applications for the November 2026 Barangay and SK Elections, with Bacolod City conducting satellite registration drives.
The Commission on Elections expresses strong support for the revived anti-epal bill in the Senate, aiming to curb Abuse of State Resources during elections.