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unusual facts about Commission on Elections



15th Congress of the Philippines

On August 18, the House of Representatives Committee on Suffrage and Electoral Reforms agreed to consolidate bills that seek to postpone the barangay elections, with Commission on Elections chairman Jose Melo preferring a 2011 date since synchronizing it with the 2013 general election would be costly as it will be included in the automation project.

Aga Muhlach

But on December 21, 2012 the Commission on Elections nulls Muhlach and Charlene Gonzales voter's registration in San Jose, Camarines Sur due to lack of residency status, he appeals to the local court but it was denied.

Consortium for Elections and Political Process Strengthening

The Philippines Commission on Elections (COMELEC) asked CEPPS to asses the political situation leading up to the May 10, 2004 elections.

Controversies in the Philippine general election, 2010

The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) declared failure of elections in seven municipalities in Lanao del Sur, two municipalities but with several barangays involved in Basilan and one municipality in Sarangani.

Philippine House of Representatives elections in Eastern Visayas, 2010

Actor Richard Gomez was disqualified when the Commission on Elections granted the petition of disqualification filed by Buenaventura Juntilla against Gomez.

Quinto vs. COMELEC

In preparation for the upcoming 2010 National Elections, the Commission on Elections issued Resolution No. 8678 to govern the filing of Certificates of Candidacy for national and local positions.

Samuel Ong

Vidal Doble of military intelligence, containing a recording of a conversation between President Gloria Arroyo and Virgilio Garcillano, an official of the Commission on Elections.


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