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Philippines votes in congressional elections, Reuters (2007).: This article gives description on Election Day in Philippines; including the activities of the political parties.
Philippines: Media asked to stop 'vote count', Gulf News (2007).: This article deals with the commission of election in Philippines who have asked two media organizations to desist from carrying out their own quick counts so as not to confuse people on the results of the May 15 2007 midterm polls.
Philippines: Vote workers killed, 126 dead, News.com.au (2007).: This article deals with the death toll from election-related violence in the Philippines which has risen to 126 casualties.
Philippine election commission threatens to sue media for libel, electoral sabotage, Southeast Asian Press Alliance (2007).: This article deals with the Commission on Elections that considered in filing charges of libel and electoral sabotage against "two known media personalities".
Philippines: Comelec voter's education website goes live, Inquirer (2007).: This article deals with the Philippines Election Commission’s new Voter Education website to provide information for the voters.
Philippines: Registration deadline moved to October 31, COMELEC (2009).: This is a press release from COMELEC regarding the Commission resolved to move back the voters’ registration deadline to October 31 from December 15, 2009.
Philippines: EU monitoring progress of 2010 poll automation, abs-cbn news (2009).: This article deals with the European Union (EU) to monitor the progress of the automation of the 2010 Philippines Election polls.
Philippines: Comelec to use OMR system for 2010 polls, GMA News (2009).: This article deals with the Commission on Elections (Comelec)'s decission to use the Optical Mark Reader (OMR) for the 2010 presidential elections.
Philippines: 2010 poll automation is non-negotiable-Comelec, ABS-CBN News (2009).: This article deals with the confirmation from COMELEC regarding the proposed automated elections for the Philippines 2010 Presidential Election.
Philippines: No automated poll machine is fool-proof - Comelec exec, GMA News (2009).: This article deals with the assurance of the automated poll machines used for the 2010 presidential election.
Philippines: Poll chief: Overseas voting will remain manual, GMA News (2009).: This article deals with the overseas absentee voting which is not included in the automation of the May 2010 presidential polls.
Philippines: 2010 election results out in 2 days - Smartmatic, GMA News (2009).: This article deals with the delivery of complete and accurate results of the 2010 national elections.
Philippines: Automation requires new poll watching methods, INQUIRER (2009).: This article deals with the new poll automation which will require new methods of poll watching.
Philippines: Inmates can finally vote in 2010 polls – Comelec exec, GMA News (2009).: This article deals with the approval of mechanisms that will allow inmates to register and cast their ballots in the 2010 election through "satellite registration and escorted voting."
Philippines: How overseas Pinoys can register to vote in 2010, GMA News (2009).: This article provides a guide for the Filipinos living and working abroad on the voting registration process for the 2010 national elections.
Philippines: Poll watchdog readies ‘flexible’ plan for manual count, GMA News (2009).: This article deals with the poll watchdog groups on preparing a "flexible" plan for the possibility of returning to manual counting for the 2010 national elections.
Philippines: Poll Exec Says Safeguards for poll automation project set, INQUIRER (2009).: This article deals with the safeguards of the poll automation project to ensure clean and fraud-free elections in 2010.
Philippines: Comelec gears up for accreditation fight, Manila Bulletin (2009).: This article deals with the accreditation process for more than 100 registered political parties as dominant majority and minority parties entitled principal watchers in 2010 elections.
Philippines: Poll Automation to Address Most of Irregularities, Manila Times (2009).: This article deals with the automation of the polls that is said could strengthen most of the weak points of a manual election system.
Philippines: 400,000 teachers need training for 2010 polls, The Philippine Star (2009).: The article deals with the 400,000 public school teachers who would serve in polling centers all over Philippines during the May 2010 elections need training for the automated polls.
Philippines: Comelec to hold poll automation demonstrations nationwide, The Philippine Star (2009).: This article deals with the Commission on Elections (Comelec)'s nationwide demonstration of the poll automation.
Philippines: Comelec reviewing party-list performance, Manila Bulletin (2009).: This article deals with reviews of the national, local and party-list polls for purposes of determining which of them will be able to participate in 2010 election according to the Party-List Law.
Philippines: A moment in history: Understanding poll automation for the 2010 national and local elections, Business Mirror (2009).: This article deals with the authorization for the Comelec to undertake the automation for the 2010 Philippines election.
Philippines: Ombudsman leads consultations on May 2010 elections, Manila Bulletin (2009).: This article deals with the Office of the Ombudsman who leads government agencies and the private sector in a consultative meeting which aim to unite all sectors to participate in the education, registration and in the enforcement of election laws in an effort to make sure that the 2010 presidential election will be efficient and credible.
Philippines: Comelec refutes crucial points on automation, Manila Bulletin (2009).: This article deals with the Commission on Elections (Comelec) which refuted squarely two crucial points raised in petition filed by a group of lawyers and private individuals led by University of the Philippines (UP) law professor asking the Supreme Court to declare null and void for the P7.2 billion contract for the automation of the 2010 election.
Philippines: Deadline set for party-list accreditation, The Philippine Star (2009).: This article deals with the deadline for groups and organizations seeking party-list accreditation for the 2010 Philippines elections to file their application at the Commission on Elections (Comelec).
Philippines: OAV registration only half-way through 1M as deadline nears, abs-cbnNEWS.com (2009).: This article deals with the failure to meet target of the registration period for Overseas Absentee Voters’ (OAV).
Philippines: Campaign to monitor 2010 polls launched, The Philippine Star (2009).: This article deals with various civic groups who have embarked on a campaign to monitor the conduct of 2010 Philippines general elections.
Philippines: Comelec to seek barangay officials' help in voters' education, The Philippine Star (2009).: The article deals with the Commission on Elections (Comelec)’s plan to tap the assistance of barangay officials to help educate voters on how to fill up the ballots for the automated 2010 elections.
Philippines: New Comelec commissioner appointed, Manila Bulletin (2009): This article deals with the appointment of new commissioner of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for completing the seven-man poll body for the 2010 elections.
Philippines: 2010 hopefuls in unity walk, Manila Bulletin (2009): This article deals with the event administered by Commission on Elections for a pledge of a fraud-free, peaceful, clean and honest election to the presidential and vice presidential contenders.
Philippines: 2010 presidential hopefuls urged to tackle pressing issues, The Philippine Star (2009): This article deals with civil society who called on all presidential aspirants in the May 2010 elections to commit to address pressing issues in the country that include corruption, climate change and poverty crafted in the “Citizen Reform Agenda 2010”.
Philippines: Computerized voters' list to ensure clean polls set, The Philippine Star (2009).: This article deals with Commission on Elections (Comelec) who enforces a computerized voters’ list to ensure a clean and credible 2010 presidential elections.
Philippines: Comelec deactivates 6 million voters, Manila Bulletin (2009): This article deals with Commission on Elections (Comelec) deactivation of close to six million Filipinos on the registrations due to the loss of Filipino citizenship (1,665); excluded by court orders (1,071); ruled to incarceration no less than a year (947); having committed crime due to disloyalty to the Philippine government (115); and found to be insane or incompetent (12).
Philippines: Full speed ahead’ for poll automation, Philippine Daily Inquirer (2009).: This article deals with the Commission on Elections’ (Comelec) nationwide information campaign for the poll automation system of the 2010 General Elections.
Philippines: Early campaigners face poll disqualification, INQUIRER.net (2009).: This article deals with campaigners for the 2010 Philippines General elections who have posted billboards, tarpaulins or have made infomercials which may be disqualified due to early or premature campaigning.
Philippines: Comelec: Let employees register during work hours, abs-cbnNEWS.com (2009).: This article deals with Commission on Elections (COMELEC)’s suggestion for private and public employees to be able to register as voters for the 2010 Philippines national elections during work hours.
Philippines: Automated polls just like taking an exam', ABS-CBN News (2009).: This article deals with the time needed to fill up the ballot in the 2010 automated elections based on a time-and-motion study.
Philippines: Automation won't stop all forms of cheating, abs-cbnNEWS.com (2009).: This article deals with statement by Commission on Elections (Comelec) legal department head regarding automation as reforming the country’s electoral system, but will not be able to totally prevent cheating.
Filipinos to embark on first automated polls, The Philippine Star (2009).: This article deals with the automated tallying of ballots in 2010 Philippine presidential elections.
Philippines: Poll machines for teachers’ training arrive, Manila Bulletin (2009).: This article deals with precinct count optical scan (PCOS) machines that will be used to train teachers who will serve as Board of Election Inspectors (BEIs) for Philippines 2010 elections.
Philippines: Comelec issues guidelines for filing of COCs for 2010 polls, abs-cbnNEWS.com (2009).: This article deals with Philippines’ Commission on Elections (Comelec) which has issued guidelines for the filing of candidacies for all positions for the 2010 elections.
Philippines: Substitute candidates have until December 14 to file CoCs, Manila Bulletin (2009).: This article deals with Section 13 of Comelec Resolution No. 8678 which allows the filing of substitute candidates for registered political parties which applies to candidates who may need to be substituted due to death, disqualification, or withdrawal for the 2010 Philippines National elections.
Philippines: Voters registration booths set up in Makati mall, university, Philippine Daily Inquirer (2009).: This article deals satellite voters registration centers that have been set up in Glorietta mall and University of Makati in Makati City to encourage more residents to vote in the 2010 elections.
Philippines: Comelec OKs total gun ban during 2010 polls, INQUIRER.net (2009).: This article deals with Commission on Elections approval of a total gun ban for the 2010 elections, implementation of which will start on January 2010.
Philippines: Voters' registration ends October 31—Comelec, INQUIRER.net (2009).: This article deals with commission on Elections (Comelec) urged eligible voters to enlist before the nationwide registration ends on October 31 2009.
Philippines: Final appeal to extend voters' registration, abs-cbnNEWS.com (2009).: This article deals with the deadline of voters’ registration, which youth party-list group Kabataan is reiterating calls to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to move the deadline to the original date of December 15 for the 2010 Philippines National elections.
Philippines: Comelec expects .5 million more voters to register, The Philippine Star (2009).: This article deals with targeted expectation for registered voters for 2010 elections.
Philippines: Backup protocol to ensure poll count–Comelec, Inquirer Visayas (2009).: This article deals with Comelec’s anticipation for technical problems with a quick “replacement protocol” to address such problems for the 2010 elections.
Philippines: NGOs still unconvinced of ‘fraud-free’ automated polls, GMANews (2009).: This article deals with non-government organizations that raised concern on the possibility of new forms of cheating that may occur during the 2010 automated elections.
Philippines: Comelec opens ballot printing to watchdog checks, Philippine Daily Inquirer (2009).: This article deals with the Commission on Elections that will install closed-circuit television cameras at the National Printing Office when the printing of the ballots for 2010 elections.
Philippines: 2010 ballot box to exclude rejected ballots, The Philippine Star (2009).: This article deals with rejected ballots by the PCOS that will be collected by the Board of Election Inspectors.
Philippines: Comelec: It’s final, voter registration over, Philippine Daily Inquirer (2009).: This article deals with the deadline registration of voters for the Philippines 2010 national elections.
Philippines: Poll preparations behind by a month - Comelec, GMA News (2009).: This article deals with Commission on Elections (Comelec) who is behind its original timeline in its preparations for the May 2010 elections.
Philippines: Comelec vows fraud-free automated elections, The Philippine Star (2009).: This article deals with Comelec which assured that the automated counting machines (ACMs) use in the 2010 elections are more secure, fast, transparent and clean.
Philippines: US wants transparent RP polls, smooth transition, The Philippine Star (2009).: This article deals with visiting US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton which voice her country’s desire for a smooth transition of power in the Philippines through peaceful and orderly 2010 elections.
Philippines: Expect multi-colored ballots in 2010, Abs-cbn News (2009).: This article deals with the revised design of new colored ballot paper that will be used in 2010 Philippines elections.
Philippines: BIR issues campaign tax guidelines, The Philippine Star (2009).: This article deals with The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) which issued guidelines on five-percent withholding tax on campaign expenditures.
Philippines: Comelec goes hi-tech in poll info drive, Abs-cbn News (2009).: This article deals with Commission on Elections (Comelec) who launched two websites for educating the public about the 2010 automated elections.
Philippines: Comelec conducts voting process simulation, GMA News (2009).: This article deals with Commission on Elections (Comelec) who conducted a mini-simulation of the voting procedure at the poll body office to test whether the process would be efficient during the 2010 automated elections.
Philippines: 'Military to work for clean elections' , The Philippine Star (2009).: This article deals with military’s role in 2010 elections to keeping peace and order.
Philippines: House bill wants acting president in case of poll failure, The Philippine Star (2009).: This article deals with a bill in the House of Representatives seeks to name acting president in case of a failure of elections.
Philippines: Comelec warns politicians vs premature campaigning, GMA News (2009).: This article deals with candidates who are advised to refrain from having their infomercials aired after the filing of their COCs and before the start of the campaign period.
Philippines: 7 Cabinet men seen running in 2010 polls, Philippine Daily Inquirer (2009).: This article deals with 15 to 17 Cabinet men running for national or local positions for 2010 elections.
Philippines: 2010 candidates set to file COCs starting tomorrow, The Philippine Star (2009).: This article deals with candidates who are to file their certificates of candidacy (COCs) to Commission on Elections (Comelec) offices nationwide.
Philippines: Party-list groups ordered to bare nominees, GMA News (2009).: This article deals with the Commission on Elections (Comelec) which ordered party-list organizations to include the names of their nominees in all their campaign materials.
Philippine President Places South Under State of Emergency After Massacre Kills 24, The Jakarta Globe (2009).: This article deals with Philippine President who placed two southern provinces under a state of emergency due to the possibility of at least 24 people killed in relation to electoral violence.
Philippines: Comelec issues 2010 election guidelines, Manila Bulletin (2009).: This article deals with Commission on Elections (Comelec) who issued Seven-Point Policy Directions aimed at insuring the successful implementation of the Automated Election System (AES) in the May 10, 2010 presidential, congressional, and local elections.
Philippines: Massacre highlights need for early ARMM voting, Abs-cbn News (2009).: This article deals with statement which underscored the need to conduct early voting in hotly contested areas, particularly in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).
Philippines: Filing of candidacies ends, Manila Bulletin (2009).: This article deals with the last day for filing of certificates of candidacy (CoC) for national positions for the May 10, 2010 elections.
Philippines: Automated election how-to's, Manila Bulletin (2009).: This article notes the election awareness campaign that educates the students and guests about the automated elections in May 2010.
Philippines: Comelec: 75 percent of COC filers “not serious", GMA News (2009).: This article discusses the number of certificates of candidacy (COC) filed for the 2010 elections; 99 for presidential, 20 for vice presidential, 158 for senatorial.
Philippines: Voters trust teachers will guide them on hi-tech voting, Abs-cbn News (2009).: This article discusses the survey in favor for public school teachers as election inspectors, who supervise election at the precinct level.
Philippines: Comelec to give higher compensation to teachers in 2010 polls, GMA News (2009).: This article notes the announcement from COMELEC that the estimated 245,000 public school teachers who will receive higher compensation package as board of election inspectors in the 2010 elections.
Philippines: Comelec: 49.1 million voters so far, The Philippine Star (2009).: This article notes Comelec statement regarding 49.1 million voters who registered for 2010 elections, not yet included the official list of voters in 22 municipalities.
Philippines: Comelec to push for early polls in ARMM, poll hotspots, Abs Cbn News (2009).: This article notes the Commission on Election (Comelec) statement regarding a proposal to held elections in Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) ahead the 2010 elections' scheduled polls.
Philippines: Comelec team in China to inspect poll machines production, ABS-CBN News (2009).: This article notes the inspection in China by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) team for the automated machines production to be used for the 2010 national elections.
Philippines: Partial list of qualified 2010 bets out Tuesday – Comelec, GMA News TV (2009).: This article notes the Commission on Elections (Comelec)’s release on initial list of qualified candidates for the 2010 elections.
Philippines: Extended voters registration starts next week, INQUIRER.net (2009).: This article notes the Supreme Court ruling to extend voters' registration to January 9, 2010.
Philippines: Comelec bans armed bodyguards for 2010 candidates, Philippine Daily Inquirer (2009).: This article deals with prohibition stated by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for any person or guards of candidates to carry firearms in the 2010 National elections.
Philippines: Automated polls to push through – Sarmiento, The Philippine Star (2009).: This article discusses the preparation conducted by Commission on Elections (Comelec) for the possibility of manual polls in 30 percent of Philippines for the National elections 2010.
Philippines: Extended poll registration only for first time voters, ABS CBN (2009).: This article deals with Commission on Elections (Comelec)’s announcement to accommodate only first time voters for the extended registration period.
Philippines: Voters may reach 50-million mark, Manila Bulletin (2009).: This article notes the expectation from the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for the total number of voters passing 50 million mark for the 2010 National elections.
Philippines: 2010 guidelines out, Manila Bulletin (2009).: This article notes the Commission on Elections (Comelec) guidelines to provincial and city school teachers for the appointment to the Board of Election Inspectors (BEIs) in the 2010 elections.
Philippines: Teachers' group to Comelec: Start election training now, GMA News (2010).: This article notes the call to Commission on Elections (Comelec) to start training teachers for 2010 automated election and to identify qualified teachers to sit on the Board of Election Inspectors (BEI).
Philippines: Total gun ban takes effect Jan. 10 , The Philippine Star (2010).: This article notes the total gun ban nationwide by The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) that will be enforced for six months starting 10 January 2010.
Philippines: Cell phones won't be allowed in precincts, ABS CBN News (2010).: This article notes the prohibition for the use of cell phone in polling precincts for voters based on the General Instructions (GI) issued by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for the synchronized national and local elections on May 10, 2010.
Philippines: Group formed to oversee tracking of poll materials, GMA News (2010).: This article notes the technical working group formed by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to plan and oversee the logistics and tracking of the ballots, ballot boxes, and the machines.
Philippines: Police will remain apolitical in 2010 polls—PNP chief, INQUIRER.net (2010).: This article discusses the Philippines National Police who vowed to remain apolitical in the May 2010 general elections.
Philippines: 558 spots under election watch, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article notes 558 cities and municipalities watched by Philippine National Police (PNP) for election-related violence.
Philippines: Half of poll machines ready, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article notes half of the 82,200 precinct count optical scan (PCOS) machines for the 2010 elections which has finished being manufactured.
Philippines: Mobile phones, cameras prohibited in precincts, Manila Bulletin (2010).: This article notes the prohibition to use cellular phones and cameras inside polling places for voters during the May 2010 local and national elections.
FACTBOX-Key facts about Philippine elections in May, Reuters (2010).: This article notes the facts about the upcoming May 2010 elections in the Philiphines which includes voter registration and voting operations.
SCENARIOS-Possible outcomes of automated Philippines poll, Reuters (2010).: This article notes scenarios for possible outcomes of the Philippines poll automation scheduled to be held in May 2010.
Philippines: Comelec to undergo extensive reorganization before elections, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article deals with Philippines’ Commission on Elections (Comelec) to conduct extensive reorganization to make sure no irregularities were found in the May 2010 elections.
Philippines: 144 party list groups included in May polls, Inquirer (2010).: This article notes the 144 party list groups that have been accredited by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to compete in the may 2010 national elections.
Philippines: Comelec: Cheating will be difficult in 2010 elections, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article notes the statement from Philippines’ Commission on Elections (Comelec) who assure public that manipulation for the 2010 national elections would be difficult.
Philippines: Comelec: 43,000 registered twice for May polls, GMA News (2010).: This article notes Philippines’ Commission on Elections (Comelec)'s report regarding 43,000 voters which were found to be multiple registrants for the May 2010 National elections in Calabarzon and in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).
Philippines: Election results in 6 days, Manila Bulletin (2010).: This article deals with Philippines’ Commission on Elections (Comelec)’s statement on the use of 82,200 Precinct Count Optical Scan machines which will transmit and consolidate 2010 election result in six days time.
Analysis-Rising violence threatens Philippine elections, Reuters (2010).: This article discusses the system of automated poll and level of violence in the 2010 Philippines national elections.
Philippines: Manual count possible in 30 percent of precincts, GMA News (2010).: This article discusses the possibility of using manual vote counting in 30% of polling station in the 2010 Philippines national elections.
Philippines: Comelec: New delay in ballot, ABS-CBN News (2010).: This article notes the Philippines’ Commission on Elections (Comelec) confirmation of the postponement of the printing of ballots for the May 2010 elections.
Philippines: Comelec: Signal jammers should be registered, GMA News (2010).: This article discusses the Philippines’ Commission on Election (Comelec)’s plan to have all signal-jamming devices registered as part efforts to keep the 2010 elections free from electronic disruption.
Philippines: Comelec hopes for 50% OAV turnout in upcoming polls, GMA News (2010).: This article discusses the voter turnout in Philippines elections in which the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is hoping that 50% of Overseas Absentee Voting (OAV) would vote in the 2010 elections.
Philippines: Poll results can be sent even in areas without cellphone signals, GMA News (2010).: This article discusses the election result of the 2010 Philippines election that can be transmitted from automated voting machines with satellite network.
Philippines: Comelec to bets: Remove illegal materials, before campaigns start, Philippine Daily Inquirer (2010).: This article deals with statement from Philippines’ Commission on Elections (Comelec) who reminded candidates for 2010 elections to remove illegal campaign materials before the start of the 40-day campaign period.
Philippines: Donors of political ads must be made public, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article discusses the Philippines’ Commission on Elections (Comelec) regulations for donors of campaign materials that have to be made public.
Philippines: Voters told: Shade whole ovals, do not `overvote’, INQUIRER.net (2010).: This article discusses the voting operations for the 2010 May elections in the Philippines.
Filipinos Prepare for First-ever Automated Elections, The Irrawaddy (2010).: This article discusses the automated elections system that will be used by the Filipinos in the 2010 May elections.
Philippines: Comelec maps out plan for 100% transmission of votes, INQUIRER.net (2010).: This article discusses the plan set by Comelec for electronic transmission of voting result in 2010 elections.
Philippines: Comelec to study declaration of dominant, minority parties in automated polls, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article discusses the Commission on Elections (Comelec)'s study for the need to declare dominant and minority parties for the 2010 automated elections.
Philippines: Comelec OKs celebrity endorsements, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article discusses the endorsement for election candidates by media and entairtainment personalities in the 2010 Philippines national elections.
Philippines: Data center lack may 'disturb' automated polls, GMA News (2010).: This article discusses Comelec Data Center for the servers location in the Philippines 2010 National automated elections.
Philippines: Comelec mulls live video stream of ballot printing, GMA News (2010).: This article discusses the possibility of using live video stream in the printing ballots at the National Printing Office (NPO) for the 2010 Philippines national elections.
Philippines: All automated machines here–Comelec, Philippine Daily Inquirer (2010).: This article discusses the complete delivery of counting machines for the 2010 Philippines automated elections.
Philippines: Comelec: We can't do anything more about dead voters, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article discusses the exclusion of illegal registrants in the voter’s list for the 2010 Philippines national elections.
Philippines: Media role in voter education transcends polls, Business Mirror (2010).: This article discusses the role of the press in raising citizens’ participation.
Philippines: Comelec to create watchlist vs multiple registrants, GMA News (2010).: This article discusses plan by Philippines’ Commission on Elections (Comelec) to create watchlist to prevent suspected multiple registrants from voting more than once in 2010 National elections.
Philippines: Low turnout seen for local absentee voting, GMA News (2010).: This article discusses the 1,000 voters who have registered as local absentee voters for the 2010 National elections, the deadline for registration is March 7, 2010.
Philippines: Comelec eyes regulating campaign cash donations, GMA News (2010).: This article discusses regulations for campaign cash donations in connection of candidates who are getting financial support from drug lords in 2010 Philippines National elections.
Philippines: Voting precincts to be set up in jails, Malaya (2010).: This article discusses the creation of special polling station in jail for inmates to vote in the 2010 Philippines’ National elections.
Philippines: Comelec mails ballots for overseas absentee voters, Business World (2010).: This article notes the ballots for overseas absentee voters (OAV) for the 2010 Philippines’ National election has been sent in the Asia Pacific, US, Europe and the Middle East.
Philippines: Comelec extends local absentee voting listing, Manila Bulletin (2010).: This article discussses Philippines’ Commission on Elections (Comelec) who extend the deadline for local absentee voting (LAV) registration for the 2010 National elections.
Phlippines: Singapore included in automated polls for overseas absentee voting, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article notes the conduct of automated elections for overseas absentee voting (OAV) in Singapore and Hong Kong for the 2010 Philippines National elections.
Philippines: When blackouts can power election fraud, Asia News Network (2010).: This article discusses the impact of electricity blackouts in the electoral process in the Philippines.
Philippines: Vote before the system crashes, The Economist (2010).: This article discusses the computerization of the vote counting of the 2010 Philippines National elections.
Philippines: BIR monitoring poll spending, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article discusses the monitoring of poll expenditures of local and national candidates by Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR).
Philippines: Palace: Poll observers welcome, but must obey Comelec rules, Manila Bulletin (2010).: This article discusses the local and foreign election watchdogs in the 2010 Philippines National elections.
Philippines: Comelec offers courtesy lanes for persons with disabilities, Manila Bulletin (2010).: This article discusses the access provided for the elderly, pregnant women, and disabled persons in the 2010 Philippines elections.
Philippines: Comelec testing higher nitrate solution for indelible ink, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article discusses the testing of a higher nitrate solution for the indelible ink by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to prevent flying voters.
Philippines: Poll officers reminded to remove posters that violate regulations, GMA News (2010).: This article discusses the task force of election officers (EO) to ensure campaign posters and materials which violate regulations to be removed.
Philippines: Arroyo declares May 10 a special non-working holiday, GMA News (2010).: This article notes the declaration of the election date in May 10, 2010 to be a special non-working holiday.
Philippines: Comelec requires party lists to identify nominees publicly, Malaya (2010).: This article discusses the regulations for requirements of Party lists to list names of nominees in campaign paraphernalia for the 2010 National elections.
Philippines: 'Check if you're on list of multiple registrants', The Philippine Star (2010).: This article discusses Comelec’s encouragement to voters for checking names to avoid disenfranchisement in the May 2010 elections.
Philippines: Fake permits to carry guns proliferating, Manila Bulletin (2010).: This article discusses the fake permits to carry firearms despite the Commission on Elections-imposed nationwide gun ban in the May 10, 2010 elections.
Philippines: Comelec conducts voters' trainings in UAE, Saudi, GMA News (2010).: This article discusses training for electoral boards for the 2010 elections that was held by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and Commission on Elections (Comelec).
Philippines: Over 24,000 inmates to vote in May polls, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article discusses the 44 percent of nationwide total jail population who are expected to vote in Philippines 2010 national and local elections.
Philippines: Local election campaign begins, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article discusses the start of 45-day campaign period for local elections candidates in the Philippines.
Philippines: New interactive guide plots voting obstacle course, GMA News (2010).: This article discusses an interactive voting guide that suggests ways for voters to address problems in the 2010 Philippines National elections.
Philippines: Army launches poll hotline, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article discusses an election hotline by the Philippine Army for the public to report poll related concerns.
Philippines: Poll body reminds officials on campaign, Manila Bulletin (2010).: This article discusses the warning from Philippines’ Commission on Elections (Comelec) on the prohibition for public officials to campaign for a certain candidate running in the 2010 elections.
Philippines: Comelec open to complaints vs party-list groups, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article discusses Philippines’ Commission on Elections (Comelec) who accepts complaints against party-list nominees.
Philippines: Multiple registrants to be removed manually from vote list, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article discusses the removal of more than 700,000 multiple registrants in the voter’s list that will be done manually by the Comelec.
Philippines: RP posts in the Americas conclude OAV training, GMA News (2010).: This article discusses training for overseas absentee voting (OAS) conducted by COMELEC and the Philippine Diplomatic Posts in the Americas for the May 10 elections.
Philippine: Comelec sets rule on pre-proclamation issues, Manila Bulletin (2010).: This article discusses Philippine’s Commission on Elections (Comelec) limitation for the grounds of pre-proclamation controversies regarding illegal composition of the Board of Canvassers (BoC) and illegal proceedings of the BoC.
Philippine: Wider ballot audit sought, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article discusses the call from Electoral reform groups to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to allow wider random manual audit of ballots before proclamation of winners in the 2010 elections.
Philippines: New Comelec rules disallow election complaints at precinct level, GMA News (2010).: This article dicusses the new regulations by Commission on Elections (Comelec) that candidates can complain possible anomalous election documents until the winners proclaimed. Comelec Resolution 8804 says that candidates, political parties, and party-list groups can only question documents that they deem to be suspicious – such as election results, for instance – and challenge the results before the proclamation of winners if there is an "illegal composition of the board of canvassers (BOC)" and "illegal proceedings of the BOC." The Comelec said questions regarding the composition and proceedings of the BOC may be brought up before the BOC itself or to the poll body directly, with a verified petition stating the grounds for the complaint. However, the poll body said the electronic transmission of results and the proclamation of winners would not be suspended despite the filing of any petition. If the "illegality" of the BOC proceedings is discovered after the official proclamation of the results, a verified petition to annul the proclamation may be filed within 10 days, according to the resolution. - Kimberly Jane Tan/YA, GMANews.TV
Philippines: Comelec reshuffles regional directors, Manila Bulletin (2010).: This article discusses regional directors of the Commission of Election (Comelec)’s reshuffle to prevent election fraud and cheating in the May 2010 elections.
Philippine: RP posts test, seal voting machines in HK, Singapore, GMA News (2010).: This article discusses the Commission on Elections finalization of testing and sealing of voting machines in Hong Kong and Singapore for the automated overseas absentee voting (OAV) in April 10.
Philippines: AFP, PNP ready for May 10 polls, Manila Bulletin (2010).: This article discusses the police and military who are preparing to ensure security on the transport of PCOS (Precinct Count Optical Scan) machines and other election materials that will be used in the 2010 elections.
31 voting days for overseas Filipinos begin on Saturday, GMA News (2010).: This article discusses the overseas absentee voting (OAV) for the Philippines 2010 elections that start on April 10.
Philippines: Comelec: Absentee voting in HK, Singapore going well, GMA News (2010).: This article discusses the process of Overseas Absentee Voting (OAV) for Philippines 2010 elections in Hong Kong and Singapore.
30,000 in S'pore register to vote in upcoming Philippine elections, Channel News Asia (2010).: This article discusses the Overseas Absentee Voting for the Philippines 2010 elections in Singapore.
Philippines: Comelec 90 percent ready, Manila Bulletin (2010).: This article discusses the Commission on Elections (Comelec) preparation for the first automated national and local elections in Philippines.
Philippines: Partial manual polls possible – Comelec, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article discusses the preparation of possible partial manual poll for the Philippines 2010 first automated polls.
Philippines: More Saudi OFWs urged to vote as OAV turnout remains low on 3rd day, GMA News (2010).: This article discusses the voter turnout for the overseas absentee voting in Saudi Arabia.
Philippines: What will AFP do in case of election failure? Malaya (2010).: This article discusses possible response of the Armed Forces in the event of a failure of the May 10 elections.
Philippines: Comelec eyes expanded random manual audit, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article discusses the possibility for the Philippines’ Commission on Elections (Comelec) to expand coverage of random manual audit of ballots from a single precinct for every congressional district to five per district.
Philippines: Psychiatric test for candidates pushed, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article discusses the request for psychiatric evaluation for candidates running the National May 10 Philippines’ elections.
Philippines' election results to be known within 3 days, poll spokesman says, GMA News (2010).: This article discusses the counting of election result that will be known within three days of polling for Philippines' automated presidential election .
Philippines: 500 election watch list areas monitored, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article discusses 500 election watch list areas that are being monitored by the Philippine National Police to prevent incidents in the 2010 elections.
Philippines: Red Cross ready for possible emergency on May 10, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article discusses the Philippine Red Cross ((PRC)’s campaign to ensure the safety of voters nationwide in 2010 Philippines elections.
Philippines: OAV turnout in Saudi still low but increasing, GMA News (2010).: This article discusses overseas absentee voting (OAV) turnout in Saudi Arabia for the Philippines 2010 general elections.
Philippines: Highest number of Pinoy voter turnout in HK recorded Sunday, GMA News (2010).: This article discusses voter turnout of the overseas absentee voting (OAV) in Hong Kong which has the highest number since it started at April 10, 2010.
Philippines: 'No legal prohibition on parallel manual vote count', The Philippine Star (2010).: This article discusses the legal framework for the conduct of manual parallel count of election results for May 2010 Philippine’s elections.
Philippines: International defense community invited to observe May polls, Business Mirror (2010).: This article discusses the invitation for international defense community by Philippines’ Defense Secretary to observe the behavior of the Armed Force in the 2010 elections.
Philippines: Comelec approves random manual audit right after elections, GMA News (2010).: This article discusses the Commission on Elections (Comelec) approval for proposal to conduct the random manual audit (RMA) after voting closes on election day.
Philippines: AFP, PNP begin implementing poll security plans, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article discusses the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) which begin to implement security plans for the 2010 elections.
Philippines: Ghost polling centers exposed, Abs-cbn News (2010).: This article discusses the discovery of non-existent polling centers precincts’ list prepared by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for the 2010 general elections.
Philippines: Comelec urged: Do manual audit in poll hot spots, ABS-CBN News (2010).: This article discusses the urged for Commission on Elections to do random manual audit of voting in the 2010 election hot spots.
Philippines: Comelec denies 57 ‘ghost precincts’, GMA News (2010).: This article discusses statement from officials of the Commission on Election (Comelec) which deny the report of the existence of more than 50 “ghost precincts".
Philippine: Smartmatic: All 50.9 million ballots printed, ABS-CBN News (2010).: This article discusses the printing of 50.9 million ballots for Philippines' automated elections on May 10, 2010.
Philippine: Comelec to retain ballot template until May elections, GMA News (2010).: This article discusses the digital copy template of ballots that allows to replace ballots that are lost or damaged.
Philippines: Manual count almost impossible – Comelec, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article discusses the possibility of parallel manual counting of votes in the May 10 elections.
Philippines: Comelec prepares for manual audit, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article discusses the Commission on Elections (Comelec)’s preparation for a random manual auditing of elections results.
Philippines: Campaign violence: 27 killed in 105 days, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article discusses the number of 27 people killed in 75 election-related violent incidents in the first 105 days campaign period for the May 10 general elections.
Philippines: Ballot distribution begins; Coast Guard to deliver poll machines, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article discusses the shipping of ballots to various area for the May 10 automated elections.
Philippines: Comelec to place LCD projectors in canvassing centers, GMA News (2010).: This article discusses liquid crystal display (LCD) projectors for canvassing the election results on May 10 in each municipal, city, provincial, and district board of canvassers.
Philippines: Comelec told to answer petition on poll preparations, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article discusses the order from the Supreme Court (SC) for Commission on Elections (Comelec) to answer a petition to present the public details of its elections preparations.
Philippines: 20,800 soldiers, cops vote manually today, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article discusses more than 19,000 soldiers and 1,800 policemen who are expected to vote ahead of the May 10 elections in major military camps and police stations as part of the absentee voting program.
Philippines: Overseas absentee voter turnout hits 12%, GMA News (2010).: This article discusses the turnout of overseas absentee voting (OAV) as released by Department of Foreign Affairs which covered 72,034 overseas voters from the 589,830 registered voters in various embassies and consulates.
Philippines: Power plants alerted for elections, Malaya (2010).: This article discusses power plants to run from May 9 to 11 to ensure ample supply of electricity during the 2010 automated elections.
Philippines: Comelec says no to petition for a parallel manual count, GMA News (2010).: This article discusses Commission on Elections (Comelec)’s rejection for the manual count for president, vice president, congressman, governor, and mayor in the precinct level.
Philippines: AFP to go on red alert Friday morning for May polls, GMA News (2010).: This article discusses the Philippine military that will be on red alert in preparation for the nationwide automated elections on May 10.
Philippines: Military to go after poll cheaters, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article discusses the military tracking down groups behind cheating attempts for the presidential elections.
Philippines: 80,000 overseas votes cast – DFA, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article discusses the report from Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) of over 80,000 overseas Filipinos cast their votes in various Philippine embassies and consulates.
Philippines: No command votes – AFP, Manila Bulletin (2010).: This article discusses the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) who emphasized that there is no “command votes” in the AFP.
Philippines: Capability to process 1,000 voters per precinct assured, Manila Bulletin (2010).: This article discusses Commission on Elections (Comelec) statement of number of voters COMELEC were able to process during recent mock polls which proved that it is possible to process 1,000 voters and that voters will not be disenfranchised.
Philippines: Comelec: Beware of voters who take too long to vote, ABS-CBN News (2010).: This article discusses Commission on Elections (Comelec)’s command conference for final preparation instructions for the polls, which includes motion studies for longest average time to vote which is 7 to 8 minutes.
Philippines: Comelec assures voters: No disenfranchisement, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article discusses accommodation for voters for the polling day in Philippines’ May elections, in which polling precincts nationwide will be open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Philippines: Comelec disqualifies 17 local candidates, GMA News (2010).: This article discusses Commission on Elections (Comelec) who disqualified 17 local candidates for the May 10 elections.
Philippines: Foreign observers start arriving, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article discusses foreign observers for the May 10 Philippines’ elections.
Philippine politicians perform for votes, Channel News Asia (2010).: This article discusses the performance of presidential candidates on television, radio and the Internet as part of their campaign for the May 10 elections.
Philippines vote-counting machines malfunction in tests, BBC News (2010).: This article discusses the new vote counting system for May 10 elections in the Philippines which malfunctioned when tested.
Philippines: Elections commission bares plot to disrupt Philippine elections, Asia News Network (2010).: This article discusses the Philippine Commission on Elections (Comelec)’s warning against a supposed plan by some groups and individuals to discredit the May 10 voting.
Philippine polls may need to be delayed, Channel News Asia (2010).: This article discusses the scheduled Philippine elections that may need to be delayed because of technical problems with vote counting machines.
Philippines: OAV ballots returned to sender in LA, NY, Chicago, GMA News (2010).: This article discusses 1,000 overseas absentee ballot envelopes which were “returned-to-sender" as the voters failed to notify the respective Philippine Consulates of their forwarding address.
Philippines: Comelec: Machine testing can drag until election day, ABS-CBN News (2010).: This article discusses the possibility of final sealing and testing of election machines to drag until election day as revealed by Smartmatic and the Commission on Elections (Comelec).
Frantic efforts to ensure Philippine vote goes ahead, Channel News Asia (2010).: This article discusses Philippine Commission on Elections who insist the May 10 poll will be on time amid frantic efforts to replace more than 70,000 faulty memory cards that were to be used in vote-counting machines.
Foreign Observers Call For Clean, Peaceful Elections In Philippines, Bernama (2010).: This article discusses the Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) who called on the Philippines government to ensure clean and peaceful elections in the Philippines and to curb potential incidence of violence and other election-related irregularities.
Philippines: 300,000 teachers disenfranchised, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article discussesPhilippines’ Department of Education (DepEd) who urge Commission on Elections (Comelec) to act on complaints of some 300,000 teachers on their possible disenfranchisement.
Philippines: Poll machines pass 2nd round of tests, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article discusses the Philippines’ elections that will be held as scheduled as the poll machines passed a second round of tests.
Philippines: Overseas voters exceed 2007 turnout, Manila Bulletin (2010).: This article discusses the Department of Foreign Affairs-Overseas Absentee Voting Secretariat (DFA-OAVS)’s announcement of 2010 overseas voter turnout that reached 118,053, surpassing the 81,732 in 2007.
Philippines: 3,664 teachers mobilized for manual vote audit, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article discusses the Department of Education (DepEd) who mobilized 3,664 public school teachers for the random manual audit (RMA) on Philippines' May 10 election day.
Philippines: Campaigns end on May 8, Comelec reminds candidates, GMA News (2010).: This article discusses the election campaign period for parties and candidates that ends on May 8, 2010.
Philippines: Comelec to wait for 20% of precincts to transmit results before adding up votes, GMA News (2010).: This article discusses the vote counting in Philippines’ election that will be conducted until 20 percent of the 76,320 clustered precincts have transmitted election results.
It’s all systems go for Philippines' first automated polls, Asia News Network (2010).: This article discusses the Supreme Court dismission of two petitions seeking to postpone Philippines May 10 elections
Personality and patronage at heart of Philippine polls, BBC News (2010).: This article discusses the candidates in Philippine May 10 elections.
Philippines votes in key nationwide elections, BBC News (2010).: This article discusses the start of polling day for Philippines’ local and national elections in which voters will elect new president, vice-president, and more than 17,000 other positions.
Deadly violence, technical bugs mar Philippines vote, Channel News Asia (2010).: This article disusses the problems in Philippine elections, including violence and complaints of vote-counting machines.
Philippines: Comelec sets up hotlines to assist voters, Manila Bulletin (2010).: This article discusses hotlines that were opened by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to assist voters who are having difficulty locating their precincts after the election commission’s website cannot be accessed.
Millions queue to vote in Philippines elections, BBC News (2010).: This article discusses the voting of local and national elections in the Philippines in which voting was extended by one hour to accommodate long queues of voters.
Philippines: Comelec chooses precincts for random manual checks, GMA News (2010).: This article discusses the Random Manual Audit (RMA) to check if the poll counting machines produced accurate results.
Philippines: National Election Results Tally, GMA News (2010).: This is a partial unofficial tally as of 2010-05-11, of the 68.56% of National and Local Election Results.
Aquino 'leading in Philippines presidential polls', BBC News (2010).: This article discusses early results of the Philippines presidential polls which indicate Senator Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino has lead over rival Joseph Estrada.
Philippines votes in the shadow of gunmen, Asia Times Online (2010).: This article discusses the violence and intimidation on the Philippines' presidential, legislative elections and local elections on May 10.
Philippines election: Voters' views, BBC News (2010).: This article discusses the Philippines’ voters view on the significance of the election and their hopes for the future.
Aquino closes in on Philippines election victory, BBC News (2010).: This article discusses Senator Benigno Aquino who are moving closer to win the Philippine presidential election.
Philippines: Towards a new awakening, Asia News Network (2010).: This article discusses the political leadership prior to the Philippines elections in 2010.
Vote-buying, manipulation still prevalent in Philippine elections, Channel News Asia (2010).: This article discusses the problems of cheating and manipulation in Philippines elections as stated by foreign election observers.
Philippines: Comelec explains discrepancies in poll results, GMA News (2010).: This article discusses the statement by Commission on Elections (Comelec) of "human error" in the Philippines’ automated elections which caused discrepancies between the printed and transmitted election results.
Philippines: Comelec swamped with disqualification cases, electoral protests, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article discusses cases of disqualification and other electoral protests after Philippines’ National automated elections.
Philippines: Proclaimed local candidates as of May 15, GMA News (2010).: This is the list of proclaimed local candidates on May 15, 2010.
Philippines: Party list victors still in the works, Malaya (2010).: This article discusses the vote counting for the party list elections.
Philippines: Watchdogs call for probe of ‘poll irregularities’, Philippine Daily Inquirer (2010).: This article discusses the tallying and transmission of the May 10 election results.
Philippines: Comelec has less than 500,000 votes left to count, ABS-CBN News (2010).: This article discusses the vote counting of the May 10 Philippines elections.
Philippines: Comelec proclaims remaining 3 of 12 newly elected senators, GMA News (2010).: This article discusses the proclamation of 3 winners of 12 spots in the Senate by the Comelec.
Philippines: 60 controversial PCOS machines now in Senate custody, GMA News (2010).: This article discusses the 60 precinct count optical scan (PCOS) that believed to have been used in committing poll fraud machines were delivered to the Senate.
Philippines: No indication of fraud during manual audit — Comelec, GMA News (2010).: This article discusses the Commission on Elections (Comelec) statement of partial results from the 2010 automated elections Random Manual Audit (RMA) to not have systematic rigging.
Philippine parliament tackles alleged poll fraud, Asia News Network (2010).: This article discusses an inquiry to allegations by the House of Representatives of tampered precinct count optical scan (PCOS) machines used in the 2010 elections.
Philippines: Poll fraud probe won’t delay proclamation of president, VP, officials say, GMA News (2010).: This article discusses the proclamation of the election result for president and vice-president despite ongoing investigation on alleged irregularities.
Philippines: Comelec lauds PNP for keeping polls ‘peaceful’, GMA News (2010).: This article discusses the implementation of Philippine National Police (PNP) for “good" and “peaceful" May 10 automated polls.
Philippines: Poll results vary owing to different computer specs, GMA News (2010).: his article discusses the difference of poll results released by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) with the ones announced by non-government organizations.
Philippines: Comelec to review conduct of automated polls, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article discusses the comprehensive review of the first automated elections in Philippines conducted by Commission on Elections (Comelec).
Count to Wrap Up Soon: Philippine Lawmakers, The Jakarta Globe (2010).: This article discusses the possibility of the delay on the proclamation of winners for May 10 Presidential and vice presidential elections.
Philippines: Comelec to proclaim 10 winning party-list groups Friday, GMA News (2010).: This article discusses the proclamation of at least 10 of the winning party-list organizations that will be conducted by Commission on Elections (Comelec).
Philippines: SC asked to compel Comelec to choose new precincts for audit, GMA News (2010).: This article discusses political group which asked Supreme Court to compel Commission on Elections (Comelec) to select new precincts for Random Manual Audit (RMA).
Philippines: House vows quick canvass, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article discusses the target date of June 4 set by House of Representatives to proclaim the winning president and vice president as the the canvassing process continue.
Philippines: Congressional tightrope, Asia News Network (2010).: This article discusses the procedure of vote counting and proclamation for President and Vice-President elections in the Philippines.
Philippines: Election Witness in Mindanao, The Irrawaddy (2010).: This article discusses the election observation in Mindanao region in the southern Philippines for the May 10 elections.
Philippines: Poll-related cases up, says Comelec, Manila Bulletin (2010).: This article discusses total of 80 election protests and petitions filed to Commission on Elections (Comelec) as of May 25, 2010.
Philippines: Winners see no massive fraud, but also complain, Philippine Daily Inquirer (2010).: This article discusses charges against alleged fraud in May 10 Philippines automated polls.
Philippines: Congress to take up digital signatures before canvassing, ABS –CBN News (2010).: This article discusses the National Board of Canvassers for president and vice president who are formed by the Senate and House of Representatives.
Philippines: Comelec reminds candidates to submit expense reports, Philippine Daily Inquirer (2010).: This article discusses the Commission on Elections statement for all candidates in the May 10 national elections to file record of expenses and list of donors not later than June 9, 2010.
Philippines: Smartmatic explains bloated number of voters to lawmakers, GMA News (2010).: This article discusses the cause of overblown figure of registered voters that was transmitted to the Senate as explained by Smartmatic-Asia Pacific president.
Philippines: Non-techie lawmakers slow down canvassing, ABS-CBN News (2010).: This article discusses the problem faced by joint canvassing committee of Congress to start canvassing votes for president and vice-president.
Security issues hound credibility of Philippine polls, Asia News Network (2010).: This article discusses the security issues surrounding the proclamation of the winner in the presidential elections 2010.
Philippines: Special elections go well, Malaya (2010).: This article discusses special elections that were held in seven municipalities of Lanao del Sur; in Poblacion, Glan, Sarangani; in Buenos Aires, Pagsanjan, Western Samar; and in Al-Barka and Maluso in Basilan.
Philippines: Comelec urged to prepare for 2013, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article discusses the call out to Comelec to ensure the 2013 automated elections to be better than the May 2010 presidential polls.
Philippine poll winner confirmed, BBC News (2010).: This article discusses the proclamation of Benigno Aquino as the winner of the Philippine presidential election after vote counting was concluded.
Philippines: Politicians given until June 24 to submit report on campaign expenses, Philippine Daily Inquirer (2010).: This article discusses extension of deadline to file statement of contributions and expenditures for political parties and candidates contesting in Philippines general elections.
Obama congratulates new Philippines president, Channel News Asia (2010).: This article discusses US President Barack Obama who congragulates Benigno Aquino as the new president of the Philippines.
The Philippines' election: You couldn't make it up, The Economist (2010).: This article discusses the credibility of election technology in the Philippines’ presidential, congressional and local elections on May 10, 2010.
Philippines: Duly elected, Asia News Network (2010).: This article discusses the completion of the presidential canvass and the proclamation of the President of the Philippines.
Philippines: Comelec preparing for 3 polls until 2013, Malaya (2010).: This article discusses Comelec preparations for May 2013 midterm elections, October 2010 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections, and August 2011 Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao elections.
Philippines: Comelec to have independent party assess 2010 polls, GMA News (2010).: This article discusses the plan to form independent party composed of international experts to review Philippines’ first nationwide automated elections.
Philippines: Comelec still prefers PCOS for 2013 polls, GMA News (2010).: This article discusses Comelec's preference to use Precinct Count Optical Scan (PCOS) machines in the 2013 elections.
Philippines: Watchdog to Comelec: Release documents on poll automation, GMA News (2010).: This article discusses the call to Comelec from Election watchdog Center for People Empowerment in Governance (CenPEG) to make public documents relevant to the 2010 elections.
Philippines: Comelec asked to refund P3.7-million filing fees, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article discusses the call out to Philippines’ Commission on Elections (Comelec) to refund filing fees paid for electoral cases because the commission failed to resolve them on time.
Philippines: Proclaimed local candidates as of June 15, GMA News (2010).: This article provides list of proclaimed local candidates as of June 15, 2010.
Philippines: 22 party-list groups may not be proclaimed this month, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article discusses the possibility of delay on the proclmataion of 22 other winning party-list groups.
Philippines' president-elect continues political dynasty, CNN (2010).: This article discusses an interview conducted by CNN with Philippines’ President-elect Benigno Aquino III.
Philippines: Back to manual for barangay polls, says Comelec, Philippine Daily Inquirer (2010).: This article discusses the use of manual elections for barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections as stated by Comelec spokesperson.
Philippines: Comelec readying simultaneous voter registration, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article discusses simultaneous voter registration for barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections and 2013 national elections.
Philippines: 7 'winning' party-list groups seek proclamation, ABS-CBN (2010).: This article discusses party-list groups who call out the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to proclaim the ‘winning’ party list groups as soon as possible.
Philippines: Press forum to assess first automated polls, Inquirer (2010).: This article discusses the annual 14th National Press Forum of the Philippine Press Institute (PPI) that will discusses the Philippines 2010 Automated Elections.
Philippines: Poll spending reports: Most candidates lied, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article discusses the statement by Commission on Elections (Comelec) spokesman with regards to the national and local candidates statements of contribution and expenditures for the May 2010 elections.
Philippnes: It's final: SK, barangay polls to go manual with P3.2-B budget, GMA News (2010).: This article discusses Commission on Elections (Comelec) ‘s decision to go manual for voting operations in Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections.
Philippines: Comelec admits there’s ‘vast room for improvement’, Philippine Daily Inquirer (2010).: This article discusses the improvement that can be done in holding of automated elections in Philippines.
Benigno Aquino sworn in as new Philippine president, BBC News (2010).: This article discusses Benigno Aquino who has been sworn in as the 15th president of the Philippines.
Philippines: Comelec inclined to proclaim 17 party-list groups this week, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article discusses Commission on Elections (Comelec) who are expected to proclaim 17 winning party-list organizations after earlier proclaimation of 28 party-list organizations that won 33 seats.
Philippines: Comelec inclined to buy 1,084 PCOS machines, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article discusses 1,084 precinct count optical scan (PCOS) machines bought by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to be used in special elections.
Philippines: Vote recount in Manila Okd, Philippine Daily Inquirer (2010).: This article discusses the recount on Manila May 10 mayoral election result.
Philippines: Comelec not keen on postponing barangay, SK polls, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article discusses rejection for proposal to postpone barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections by Commission on Elections (Comelec).
Philippines: E-voting no threat to old-style ballot, Philippine Daily Inquirer (2010).: This article discusses electoral automation in 2010 Philippines General Elections.
Philippines: 56 electoral protests filed before House tribunal, Inquirer (2010).: This article discusses electoral protest filed against members of the House of Representatives elected in the May 10 elections.
Philippines: Comelec wants to proclaim remaining party-list winners ASAP, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article discusses winning party-list groups who are still not proclaimed due to pending disqualification cases and special elections.
Philippines: Only 308 donors funded campaign for presidency, ABS-CBN News (2010).: This article discusses donors in presidential candidate election campaign for the May 10 Philippine Elections.
Philippines: Comelec opens registration anew, Manila Bulletin (2010).: This article discusses the voter registration for barangay elections that will be held on October 25.
Philippines: New from Comelec: ‘Marginalized parties’, Malaya (2010).: This article discusses resolution from Commission on Elections (Comelec) Second Division regarding marginalized and underrepresented political parties.
Philippines: Most Filipinos give high rating for automated polls—SWS, Philippine Daily Inquirer (2010).: This article discusses a public survey by Social Weather Stations (SWS) regarding Philippines’ first automated elections held in May 10, 2010.
Philippines: 2010 OAV bugged with old problems, groups say, GMA News (2010).: This article discusses the problems in the overseas absentee voting (OAV) system during Philippines’ May 10 elections in a forum by the Philippine Migrants Rights Watch (PMRW).
Philippines: House to prioritize bills on postponement of barangay elections, Manila Bulletin (2010).: This article discusses the proposal for rescheduling the Barangay Elections.
Philippines: Voter registration open for 10 days, Manila Bulletin (2010).: This article discusses 10-day voter registration period for the barangay elections and succeeding elections.
Philippines: 590,000 votes seen as Comelec sets special elections for Oct. 2, Philippine Daily Inquirer (2010).: This article discusses special elections in Basilan, Bulacan and Lanao del Sur that will be held in October 2010 with estimated 590,515 registered voters.
Philippines: SK polls vulnerable to flying voters: Comelec, Malaya (2010).: This article discusses voter registration's security measures for the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections.
Philippines: Vague election laws allow candidates to overspend, GMA News (2010).: This article discusses analysis of campaign finance regulations in the Philippines.
Philippines: Comelec rejects auto barangay polls, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article discusses Commission on Elections (Comelec)’s rejection to automation of the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections.
Philippines: Automated elections for 2013, Business World (2010).: This article discusses analysis for the 2010 Philippines automated elections.
Philippines: Comelec open to postponement of barangay, SK polls, GMA News (2010).: This article discusses the possibility of postponement for the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections.
Philippines: Comelec to review fee computation, Manila Bulletin (2010).: This article discusses revision for fee computation for party involved in electoral protest.
Philippines: Comelec picks US group to evaluate May auto polls, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article discusses International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) to conduct assessment on the May 10 automated elections.
Philippines: Barangay, SK elections to push through October 25, Manila Bulletin (2010).: This article discusses the final date of Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections on October 25, 2010,
Philippines: Prisoners gain freedom to vote, Manila Bulletin (2010).: This article discusses inmates that are registered to vote in the previous general elections and next local elections.
Philippines: PPCRV suggests use of pre-printed ballots for barangay, SK polls, GMA News (2010).: This article discusses suggestion from PPCRV citizen’s group to use pre-printed ballots for Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections as the Comelec is looking to use manual ballot.
Philippines: Comelec: Manual voting to be used in barangay, SK polls, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article discusses Comelec decision to use manual voting in the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) election.
Philippines: Filing of COCs for Barangay, SK polls begins October 1, GMA News (2010).: This article discusses regulations for filing certificate of candidacy and election period of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections.
Philippines: Total gun ban eyed for polls, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article discusses minimizing of electoral related violence in the October 25 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections.
Philippines: Comelec sets up smaller polling precincts, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article discusses Comelec’s setting of smaller polling precincts for the manual voting system in Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections.
Philippines: Special elections reset for Nov. 6, Philippine Daily Inquirer (2010).: This article discusses the postpone of special elections of failure elections declare last May 2010.
Philippines: Comelec releases review of May polls this week, the Philippine Star (2010).: This article discusses initial assessment report of Philippines' May 10 automated elections by International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES).
Philippines: AFP, PNP start security preparations for barangay, SK polls, GMA News (2010).: This article discusses preparations from Philippine National Police (PNP) and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for the October 25 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections.
Philippines: 450,000 teachers needed for polls, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article discusses the voting operations preparations and security for the October 25 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections.
Philippines: Comelec Issues Security Guides for Polls, Manila Bulletin (2010).: This article discusses Comelec's guidelines on security for Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections.
Philippines: Media covered 2010 polls ‘better’ than past elections — CMFR, GMA News (2010).: This article discusses statement by media watchdog regarding media coverage of 2010 Philippines elections.
Philippines: 14 Provinces Placed on Election Watchlist, Manila Bulletin (2010).: This article discusses security in provinces leading to Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections.
Philippines: Comelec gun ban starts Saturday, ABS-CBN News (2010).: This article discusses Commission on Elections (Comelec)’s announcement on gun ban in preparations for barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections.
Philippines: Comelec starts printing of 34 million voters' ID cards, The Philippines Star (2010).: This article discusses Comelec resolution of the printing of voters’ identification cards for 34 million voters in the Philippines.
Philippines: Comelec opens May polls source code for public review, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article discusses the review of May 10 automated elections' source code conducted by the Philippines’ Commission on Elections.
Philippines: ARMM Automated Polls to Cost P2.6 Billion, Manila Bulletin (2010).: This article discusses the budget for automated elections in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) to be held in August 2011.
Philippines: Comelec to discuss poll protests with electoral tribunals, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article discusses meeting between Philippines’ Commission on Elections (Comelec), residential Electoral Tribunal (PET), Senate Electoral Tribunal (SET) and House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal (HRET) for electoral protest cases in the May 10 Elections.
Philippines: Comelec alters procedures for barangay, SK elections, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article discusses Comelec resolution on voters’ list and compensation rate for teachers for the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections.
Election related violence continue in the Philippines ahead of village polls, Xinhua News (2010).: This article discusses Election related violence ahead of the barangay or village council elections to be held on October 25, 2010.
Philippines: Comelec Reins in Poll Spending, Manila Bulletin (2010).: This article discusses Comelec’s reminder to candidates to not overspend election campaign spending for the October 25 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections.
Philippines: 9,711 Personnel deployed for Barangay, SK Election campaign period, Manila Bulletin (2010).: This article discusses the mobilization of 9, 711 personnel from Philippine National Police (PNP) and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to secure Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataaan (SK) election as campaign period begin.
Philippines: Last day of filing COCs today, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article discusses schedule for certificates of candidacy for barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections.
Philippines: Despite 400 gun ban violators, grassroots polls still 'peaceful', GMA News (2010).: This article discusses election-related violent and security measures for the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan election.
Philippines: Comelec eyes 60% turnout in local polls, Philippine Daily Inquirer (2010).: This article discusses voters’ participation in the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections.
Philippines: Comelec warns candidates on vote-buying, Manila Times (2010).: This article discusses warning by Philippines' Commission on Election of vote buying conducted by candidates in barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections.
Philippines: Soldiers told to stay clear of politics, Abs-cbn News (2010).: This article discusses the call to Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to not be involved in political activities and to ensure security in the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections.
Philippines: Polls generally peaceful – AFP, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article discusses reports from military and police regarding election-related violence in the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections.
Philippines: Comelec to resume printing of 34.2 million voter's IDs, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article discusses resume printing of voters IDs by Philippine Commission on Elections after undergone Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) program.
Philippines: Gun ban lifted nationwide, except in areas to hold special polls, GMA News (2010).: This article discusses the lifting of gun ban by the Philippine National Police (PNP) except on areas where barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections were delayed.
Philippines: Report: Saturday's special polls off to peaceful start, GMA News (2010).: This article discusses the voting operation for special barangay (village) and Sangguniang Kabataan (youth council) elections in Mindanao and Central Luzon, Philippines.
Philippines: Comelec gives go signal to barangay polls proclamation, Philippine Daily Inquirer (2010).: This article discusses the withdrawn of postponing of result for the barangay elections by the Commission on elections (Comelec).
Philippines: Consolidated measure for early voting by media OK’d in House, INQUIRER.net (2010).: This article discusses the bill approval by the House of Representatives that allows members of the media to conduct early voting in the elections.
Philippines: IT expert for Comelec commissioner pushed, Manila Bulletin (2010).: This article discusses the suggestion for one of election commission in the Philippines commissioner to be IT expert considering the automation of the 2010 elections.
Philippines: Comelec hit for slow action on poll cases, Manila Standard Today (2010).: This article discusses the Commission on Elections’ performance in resolving electoral protests.
Philippines: Comelec to evaluate recent polls, The Philippine Star (2010).: This article discusses post-election evaluation that will be conducted by Comelec of the 2010 general elections and the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections.
Philippines: AFIS to cleanse the voters' list, Manila Bulletin (2010).: This article discusses the law to to cleanse Philippine’s voter’s roll y through the Automated Fingerprints Identification System (AFIS).
Philippines: House Bill 3201 seeks to amend Absentee Voting Act, Manila Bulletin (2010).: This article discusses proposed amendments for the Philippines Overseas Absentee Voting Act.
Philippines:’ New Comelec head should have IT know-how', The Philippine Star (2011).: This article discusses criteria suggested by political analyst in Philippines for the chairman of the Philippines Commission on Elections.
Philippines: 'No sabotage in barangay polls', The Philippine Star (2011).: This article discusses the report from panel to investigate delays in 2010 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections.
Philippines: 'Comelec chief race not limited to 2', The Philipine Star (2011).: This article discusses the candidates for the selection process of chairman of the Commission on Elections (Comelec).
Philippine president appoints election lawyer as polling body's new chief, Xinhua news (2011).: This article discusses the appointment of Sixto Brillantes, an election lawyer, as the new chief of the Commission on Elections (Comelec), replacing Jose Melo, who sought for an early retirement.
Philippines: Brillantes urged to ‘green’ elections, Philippine Daily Inquirer (2011).: This article discusses challenge post for newly appointed Commission on Elections (COMELEC) chairman from environmental advocates to make future elections environmentally-responsible.
Philippines: Comelec sends PCOS machines to courts to resolve election protests, The Philippine Star (2011).: This article discusses the distribution of poll count optical scan (PCOS) machines to various courts nationwide with pending election protest cases.
Philippines: Comelec prepares for a special election in the 2nd district of Cagayan, Manila Bulletin (2011).: This article discusses preparation for special election of congressional district of Cagayan Province which was made vacant in 2010.
Philippines: 2 Comelec commissioners retire, NewsBreak (2011).: This article discusses the resignation of two commissioners from the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) and the candidates for the replacements.
Philippines: House split on postponement of ARMM elections, ABS CBN News (2011).: This article discusses the bill to postpone August 2011 Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) elections.
Philippines: Comelec says ready for ARMM polls, ABS-CBN News (2011).: This article discusses the preparation of Philippines’ Comelec ahead the August 8, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) election.
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Philippines: More names in race for vacant Comelec Commissioners' posts, Manila Bulletin (2011).: This article discusses possible candidates for two posts vacated by retired Comelec commissioners.
Philippines: Manual system for ARMM elections? The Philippine Star (2011).: This article discusses the possibility of using manual system instead of precinct count optical scan (PCOS) machines in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).
Philippines: Poll body resumes voters’ registration in April, Manila Standard (2011).: This article discusses nationwide registration of new voters on April 1 by the Commission on Elections.
Philippines: Comelec gets ready for ARMM polls, Malaya (2011).: This article discusses Comelec preparation for the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, including the acquisition of PCOS machines, although decision on postponement of the August 8 elections has not been made.
Philippines: House vote to postpone ARMM polls draws near, Philippine Daily Inquirer (2011).: This article discusses the vote in the House of Representatives for postponement of elections in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).
Philippines: Comelec hit for insisting on ARMM elections, Inquirer (2011).: This article discusses critics of civil society group on Comelec’s insistence scheduled to hold ARMM elections in August 2011.
Philippines: ARMM poll watchdogs want August election to push through, Helen M Flores, Phil Star (2011).: This article notes that several poll watchdogs based in ARMM preferred the elections in the region to be held in August 2011, as scheduled.
Philippines: Comelec hailed for poll preparations, Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation (2011).: This article highlights the praises from poll watchdogs and electoral stakeholders for the COMELEC’s good work in preparing the August 2011 election in ARMM, particularly the preparation for electoral materials e.g. ballot papers, boxes, etc.
Philippines: Poll watchdog to Congress: Decide on ARMM poll bill, Philstar.com (2011).: This article notes that the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV), an election watchdog, has pushed the House of Representatives to soon decide whether or not to follow through with the August 2011 election.
Philippines: COMELEC orders 18 ex-candidates to explain failure to declare expenditures, Philippines Information Agency (2011).: This article notes that that the Commission on Election (COMELEC) has ordered 18 provincial candidates who participated in the 2010 national and local elections to provide explanation on their failure to comply with the regulation to declare statement of contributions and expenditure.
Philippines: Comelec commissioners to be named during Congress break, The Philippine Star (2011): This article notes that the Philippines’ President will appoint two new COMELEC’s commissioners to replace retired commissioners during the congressional break in March 2011
Philippines: Consultation on ARMM polls lauded, Manilla Bulletin Publishing Corporation (2011): This article discusses the consultation sessions among stakeholders and officials on the government’s plan to postpone the ARMM election scheduled in August 2011. Most of the attendants in the first session lauded the government and the Congress for the decision to hold such a session.
Philippines: Comelec extends ARMM voter education through YouTube, Philippine Daily Inquirer (2011): This article discusses the preparation of the Philippines’ Commission on Election (COMELEC) for the coming voters’ registration processes in the country, including in the ARMM. It also highlights the use of digital media such as Youtube by the COMELEC to educate the public on election-related matters.
Philippines: Special polls proceed smoothly, Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation (2011): The article notes that the special elections in some parts of the Philippines went without hitches on 12 March 2011.
Philippines: Armm lawmakers nix polls postponement, Sun Star (2011): This article notes that the Member of the Regional Legislative Assembly (RLA) in the ARMM has voiced their opposition of the postponement of the upcoming regional election scheduled in August 2011. The RLA also decided to oppose the HB 4146 Bill which resets the regional election to the mid-term elections in May 2013.
Philippines: Comelec to abandon use of PCOS machines, Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation (2011): This article discusses the Comelec’s decision to revert back to manual counting to settle poll protests and recounts. In November 2010, Comelec issued a resolution providing for the use of PCOS machines in dealing with election protests.
Philippines: House fails to pass bill postponing ARMM polls, Philippines Daily Inquirer (2011): This article notes that the House of Representatives failed to pass the bill postponing the ARMM election due to a lack of quorum. The majority in the House supports the synchronization of the ARMM polls with the 2013 elections.
Philippines: Registration for ARMM polls to start Monday, Philippine Daily Inquirer (2011): This article notes that the COMELEC will begin the process of voters registration for the ARMM polls on 21 March 2011 , despite the plans to postpone the election scheduled on August 2011.
Philippines: House approves ARMM poll postponement , Philippine Daily Inquirer (2011): This article notes that the Philippines’ House of Representatives approved the postponement of the election in ARMM, scheduled in August 2011, until May 2013.
Philippines: Low turnout reported for ARMM voter registration, Inquirer (2011): This article notes that turnout was low in the first two days of the ten-day registration period for the upcoming ARMM election with no violent incidents reported as of yet. Despite the House’s decision to postpone the election to 2013, the Philippines’ Commission on Election was told to go ahead with the original schedule for voter registration.
Philippines: Comelec urges Senate to act fast on proposed postponement of ARMM polls, Philippine Daily Inquirer (2011): This article reports that the Philippines’ Commission on Election asked the Senate to immediately decide on the proposal to postpone the ARMM election scheduled August 2011, following the House of Representatives’ recent decision to defer it to 2013. .
Philippines: ARMM poll delay faces rejection: Key Senate leaders vocal in opposing move, Malaya (2011): This article discusses the opposing stance voiced by several key Senate leaders with regards to the House of Representatives’ decision to pass the bill on the postponement the ARMM election until 2013 at length. The author of the bill argued that a postponement will enable the Commission on Elections to institute electoral
Philippines: Senate bill seeks to postpone ARMM polls to 2013, GMA News (2011): This article reports that a bill has been filed in the Senate seeking to postpone ARMM polls to 2013, one day after the House of Representatives approved its version of the measure.
Philippines: Call to defer ARMM poll supported, Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation (2011): This article reports that the Minority Rights Forum voiced their support for the proposal to postpone the election in the ARMM until 2013. They urged the Senate to expedite the passage of the bill to defer the election, scheduled in August 2011.
Philippines: Senate to tackle bill postponing ARMM polls, ABS-CBN News (2011): This article reports that the Senate Committee on Local Government will conduct a hearing on Thursday, April 7, on the proposed postponement of the August 2011 elections in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). The hearing will invite officials from, among others, the ARMM, Commission on Elections, the Regional Legislative Assembly (RLA), and the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos.
Philippines: Prepare for ARMM polls, Comelec told, Journal Online (2011): The article notes that several Philippines’ senators called on the Comelec to prepare the ARMM election on August 2011, instead of rushing the Senate to approve a measure deferring the polls.
Philippines: ARMM residents want elections on Sept. 8, Inquirer (2011): This article reports that residents of the ARMM have petitioned the Supreme Court to stop the scheduled August 8 ARMM elections or the postponement of the election until 2013.
Philippines: Filing of CoCs for ARMM poll set for May 9, Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation (2011): This article reports that the Philippines’ Comelec has set 9 May 2011 the filing of the certificates of candidacy (CoCs) for the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) polls, based on Comelec Resolution 9198.
Philippines: New Comelec exec for manual ARMM polls, Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation (2011): This article reports on the statement of Comelec’s new commissioner, Augusto Lagman, on the use of the manual system in the ARMM polls scheduled August 2011, stating that he would push for the use of such a system in the election. He argued that it is illogical to use the Precint Count Optical Scan (PCOS) machines in the poll because the election involve a minimal number of candidates.
Philippines: Comelec resumes voter registration, Philstar (2011): This article reports that the Philippines’ Commission on Elections (Comelec) is set to continue registration of voters and validation of registration records to for citizens qualified to vote to participate in the 2013 elections. The voter registration period will end on 31 October 2012.
Philippines: Comelec resets filing of COCs for ARMM polls to May 14, Philippines Information Agency (2011): This article reports that the Philippines’ Commission on Elections (Comelec) moved the period for the filing of certificates of candidacy (COC) for the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) elections to May 14 until 18, from its original schedule, last May 9 to 13 in order to ensure completion of the preparatory activities prior to the filing.
Philippines: Election watchdogs call for ARMM manual voting, Vera Files (2011): This article reports that election watchdogs call for manual voting in the ARMM region, arguing that automated system was “critically defective” in term of the use of technology, election management, and implementation. Manual voting is seen to more likely lead to accurate results.
Philippines: COMELEC resumes continuing registration, targets validation of 45,000 voters in Capiz, Philippines Information Agency (2011): This article reports that the Philippines’ Comelec has resumed the voter’s registration to give citizens in the Capiz province the opportunity to participate in the legislative elections and local elections on May 13, 2013 elections. The voter’s registration starts May 3, 2011 to October 31, 2012.
Philippines: Comelec on Armm polls: We can only wait for one week, Sunstar Manila (2011): This article reports on the statement of one of the Philippines’ Comelec’s commissioner that they need an immediate decision from lawmakers regarding the postponement of polls in the ARMM area or risk the possibility of suffering from delays and lack of preparation. House Bill 4146, which is looking to postpone the August 8 polls, is currently pending in the Senate.
Philippines: Poll body resets Armm polls, Sunstar (2011): This article reports that the Philippines’ Comelec has issued two resolutions rescheduling polls at the ARMM. The Commission decided to reset the election period to June 9-September 7 and the period for the filing of the Certificates of Candidacy (COCs) to May 19 and May 23. The decision was made to afford more time for the pre-election preparations for the elections in the ARMM.
Philippines: ARMM polls postponement could lead to uprising - ex-gov, ABS-CBN News (2011): This articles notes that the postponement of ARMM poll will lead the people of ARMM against administration if they are deprived of their right to vote
Philippines: Palace thanks Enrile for supporting ARMM poll postponement, Philippine Daily Inquirer (2011): This article notes that The Palace the postponement poll in ARMM will save cost for the government so so that it could be synchronized with the mid-term polls in May 2013 says Presidential Spokeperson Edwin Lacierda.
Philippines: Comelec frets as ARMM poll postponement issue hangs, Philippine Daily Inquirer (2011): This article reports that that the Comelec is becoming concerned over the Congress’ failure to resolve the issue of the ARMM polls postponement, with only two and a half months to go before the scheduled election in 8 August 2011.
Philippines: House panel endorses bill on incumbents' candidacy, The Philippine Star (2011): This article reports that a panel at the House of Representatives has endorsed Bill 2877 which declares that an elective official ipso facto resigned from his office upon the filing of his certificate of candidacy. The objective of the bill is said to prevent incumbents from using government resources to promote their candidacy.
Philippines: Comelec to de-list nuisance candidates for ARMM polls, Zamboanga Today Online (2011): This article reports that the Comelec will start screening and reviewing the candidacy of those seeking to be elected in the ARMM election. They will remove the list of candidates from the nuisance or those who have no political machinery to launch a regionwide campaign.
Philippines: Comelec: 2013 polls will be automated, The Philippine Star (2011): This article notes that The Philippine’s 2013 polls that will be done automatically. Comelec chairman Sixto Brillantes said the computerization of the Comelec’s system was possible strategy to ensure transparency and speed up operations.
Philippines: House okays bill seeking to cleanse national voters' list, Zamboanga Today Online (2011): This article notes that The House of Representative has approved the final bill to cleanse the national voter’s list. The Validation process shall be taken form the biometric of the voters. The automatic registration will help the election officers to nullify all existing registrations, purge the padded old voter's list and come up with a new computerized certified voter's list that is free from double or multiple registrants.
Philippines: Comelec remains ready for Armm polls, Sun Star (2011).: This article notes the preparation of Philippines’ commission election for ARMM election despite the senate announcement to have it postponed until 2013. This is due to possibility that finality of the ARMM polls may be in the Supreme Court (SC).
Philippines: Comelec may get new IT provider, other than Smartmatic, in next polls, Philippine Daily Inqiurer (2011): This article discusses the possibility for Philippine’s comelec to look for new IT provider aside from IT provider used in May 2010 national and local elections.
Philippines: Biometrics election registration gets approval, Manila Bulletin (2011).: This article discusses the requirement for biometrics registration as approved in House Bill 3469. With this bill, Commission on Elections (Comelec) is tasked to come up with a single, official, centralized, interactive computerized voter registration list.
Philippines: Comelec: July 18 to 23 registration week for disabled persons, GMA News (2011).: This article discusses Commission on Elections (Comelec)’s announcement for persons with disabilities (PWD) voters registration week that will be held on July 18 to 23. The election will be held on May 2013.
Philippines: Noy: ARMM bill to be signed June 30, The Philippine Star (2011).: This article discusses the bill to postponed the August 8 ARMM election to be signed by President Aquino on June 30, 2011.
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Philippines: The next automated election system, The Manila Times (2011).: This article notes a discussion on the automated election system in the May 2013 elections.
Philippines: ARMM polls deferred to 2013; Palace sets regional reforms, Business World Online (2011).: This article discusses the election postponement in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) until 2013 under signed law by President Benigno S. C. Aquino III.
Philippines: New technology eyed for 2013 polls, The Philippine Star (2011).: This article discusses the preparations for 2013 computerized local and national elections in the Philippines.
Philippines: More oppose ARMM poll postponement, Brunei Times (2011).: This article discusses the response on postponement of August 8 elections in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).
Philippines: Comelec warned vs new tech for 2013 polls, Abs-Cbn News (2011).: This article discusses doubts on the plan to change the technology used in the Philippines 2013 elections.
Philippines: The right to vote, Manila Times (2011).: This article discusses the development to exercise suffrage developed by the Philippines’ Election Commission through several resolutions for “persons with disabilities” (PWD) and detainees to register and cast their votes and biometrics system of registration and the automated fingerprint identification system.
Philippines: More than 100,000 prospective voters registered twice, Sun Star (2011).: This article discusses the confirmed double or multiple registrants figure found local election offices nationwide.
Philippines: Comelec to implement reforms through 5-year program, The Philippine Star (2011).: This article discusses statement by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on the Comelec Strategic Plan 2011-2016 (Comstrat) which aim to modernize, reform and redeem the integrity of the electoral management body.
Philippines to probe Arroyo vote 'fraud', Channel News Asia (2011).: This article discusses the investigation by the Philippines government on vote fraud allegations to the former leader Gloria Arroyo.
Philippines: Members of fraud probe team named, The Philippine Star (2011).: This article discusses the panel to investigate alleged cheating in the 2004 and 2007 elections. The Philippines’ Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Commission on Elections (Comelec) have chosen five members for the panel with experience in election-related cases and former boards of canvassers.
Philippines: DFA, Comelec hold workshop on absentee voting for 2013 polls,GMA News (2011).: This article discusses the preparations Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on the registration of overseas absentee voters for the 2013 elections.
Philippines: Overseas poll registration plan sought, Manila Bulletin (2011).: This article discusses the call out to Philippines government to disseminate its plan and timetable of activities on information and campaign for overseas absentee voters (OAV) registration.
Philippines: COMELEC urges voters to update their data, PIA (2011).: This article discusses the request for voters to update their data. The cut off of registration or updating ID is on October 2012.
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Philippines: Two panels to probe 2004, 2007 poll fraud, ABS-CBN News (2011).: This article discusses two panels from the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Commission on Elections (Comelec) to investigate alleged fraud in the 2004 presidential and 2007 senatorial elections.
Philippines: Medical workers' early voting sought, Manila Bulletin (2011).: This article discusses the proposed bill for early voting for significant number of workers who are not able to vote on Election Day due to their work schedules.
Philippines: Computerized ‘Voter Search’ weeds out flying voters, says Comelec, PIA (2011).: This article discusses the Commission on Elections (COMELEC)’s reform and the use of software to detect flying voters and double registrants in the Philippines.
Philippines: Increased participation of absentee voters sought, The Philippine Star (2011).: This article discusses the call out to increase the participation of overseas absentee voting (OAV) in the upcoming 2013 midterm elections.
Philippines: House OKs allocation of P8 billion for 2013 poll automation, The Philippines Star (2011).: This article discusses endorsement of budget allocation of nearly P8 billion for the automation of the May 2013 congressional and local elections.
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Philippines: Comelec to resume preparations for ARMM polls, The Philippine Star (2011).: This article discusses the preparations for the elections in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) by the Philippines’ Commission on Elections (COMELEC). The Supreme Court (SC) stopped the synchronization of the ARMM elections, which scheduled to be held on August 8 2011, with the 2013 midterm elections.
Philippines: COMELEC Prioritize Efficient and Timely Adjudication of Election Cases, COMELEC (2011).: This article reports a forum to review COMELEC RULES OF PROCEDURE in line with its objective to conclude election contests and cases. The forum agreed that some rules of procedure need to be amended.
Philippines: P1.9B to run ARMM polls—Comelec, The Philippine Star (2011).: This article reports statement from Commission on Elections (COMELEC) on the budget for the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) elections. It said that P1.9 billion is needed to run the election.
Philippines: Comelec completes verification of signatures, Inquirer (2011).: This article discusses the petition to recall two municipal officials of Samboan town that has been verified by Commission on Elections (Comelec) office in Cebu province, Philippines.
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Philippines: Int'l forum on electoral reform set, The Philippine Star (2011).: This article reports an international forum on electoral reform to be held in manila. The forum aims to identify key democratic challenges facing electoral systems and processes in the region, developing a better understanding of electoral reform options and political party regulatory strategies. The event is jointly spearheaded by UNDP Asia-Pacific Regional Center, UNDP Philippines, and the Commission on Human Rights.
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Philippines: Comelec opposes Internet ballots for absentee voters abroad, GMA News (2011).: This article discusses the proposal to have ballots downloadable over the Internet for overseas absentee voters. The COMELEC opposes the idea due to questions on security.
Philippines: PHL eyes 1M overseas voters for 2013 elections, GMA News (2011).: This article reports the voter registration turnout for overseas absentee voting (OAV) for the 2013 midterm elections by the Philippine Commission on Elections (Comelec). Currently there are 347,000 Filipino voters registered overseas and the Comelec is targeting for one million voters for the OAV.
Philippines: Comelec eyes Internet voting for OAVs, The Philippine Star (2011).: This article discusses the possibility of using Internet voting for overseas absentee voters. The commissioner of the Commission on Election (COMELEC) stated it is possible to use the system however there is security aspect that needs to be addressed.
Philippines: Comelec Advisory Council to have stricter qualifications for members, The Philippine Star(2011).: This article discusses the qualifications of nine members of Commission on Elections Advisory Council (CAC). The members will study the automated election system (AES) for 2013 elections.
Philippines: Comelec sets party registration deadline, The Philippine Star (2011).: This article discusses the deadline for party-list groups who want to participate in the 2013 midterm elections to file application. The deadline is set on March 30, 2012.
Philippines: House OKs heavier penalties for poll offenses, GMA News (2011).: This article discusses the approval of bill to impose heavier penalties for election-related offenses. The bill increased the fine for political parties or coalitions and increased the jail term for persons who commit election-related offenses.
Philippines: Comelec exec urges Pinoys abroad to register and vote, GMA News (2011).: This article discusses training session of the Comelec committee on Overseas Absentee Voting (OAV) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner urged voters abroad to register and vote.
Philippines: Senate panels start poll probe, Manila Bulletin (2011).: This article discusses the investigation of the alleged electoral fraud and sabotage in the 2004 presidential and 2007 senatorial elections by the Senate Blue Ribbon committee and the Senate electoral reforms committee.
Philippine: House OKs on 2nd reading bill on stiffer penalties for poll offenses, The Philippine Star (2011).: This article discusses a bill to increase penalties for election-related offenses in the Omnibus Election Code and Republic Act 8189 or the Voter’s Registration Act of 1996.
Philippines: Comelec, Senate 'coordinating' in poll fraud probes, GMA News (2011).: This article discusses the coordination of the Commission on Elections and the Senate to investigate alleged fraud in the 2004 and 2007 elections.
Philippines: Comelec holds OAV registration training for 13 posts in HK, GMA News (2011).: This article discusses the training course to prepare for the Overseas Absentee Voting (OAV) for Philippine foreign service posts in the Asia-Pacific region by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC).
Former Philippine presidential couple gets subpoenas for poll fraud, Asia News Network (2011).: This article discusses the subpoenas for election fraud on former Philippines’ President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and husband, Jose Miguel Arroyo by joint investigating panel of the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Commission on Elections (Comelec).
Philippines: 3-day training on OAV registration held in Italy, ABS-CBN (2011).: This article discusses 3-day overseas absentee voting registration training in Italy attended by 53 participants from 26 European and one Middle Eastern Foreign Service posts. The training is held by Philippines’ Commission on Elections (COMELEC).
Philippines: 10 vie for 6 seats in poll automation advisory board, Sun Star (2011).: This article discusses six positions for panel to decide automated system in the 2013 elections. The positions will be allotted for a representative of the academe, two for non-government electoral reform organizations, and three for information technology (IT) groups.
Philippines: Comelec wants amendments to election code, Philippine Daily Inquirer (2011).: This article discusses the proposal by the Commission on Election (COMELEC) to amend the Omnibus Election Code (OEC). The reason of the amendment is for the OEC to attune with election automation laws.
Philippines: Comelec eyes 1 million absentee voters for 2013 elections, The Philippine Star (2011).: This article discusses the target set by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for the overseas absentee voters (OAV) in the 2013 midterm elections. There were 589,830 registered OAVs in the May 2010 elections.
Philippines: DOJ-COMELEC panel begins probe on alleged 2007 poll fraud, GMA News (2011).: This article discusses preliminary investigation on alleged poll fraud in the 2007 senatorial elections conducted by the Department of Justice - Commission on Elections (DOJ-COMELEC) joint panel.
Philippines: DOJ-Comelec ready to resolve electoral sabotage case, ABS-CBN News (2011).: This article discusses the joint Department of Justice-Commission on Elections preliminary investigation committee which has terminated its proceedings on the electoral sabotage complaint.
Philippines: COMELEC distributes voter’s ID, urges for registration, PIA (2011).: This article discusses distribution of voter ID by the COMELEC and for those who are not registered to register.
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Philippines: Comelec men seek pay raise, Philippine Daily Inquirer (2011).: This article discusses the adjustment of the salaries of employees of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC).
Philippines: Comelec techie asks Congress: Probe 2010 polls, Philippine Daily Inquirer (2011).: This article discusses the joint congressional oversight committee (JCOC) on election automation to find the best voting technology for the 2013 midterm elections.
Philippines: Poll exec on swift action: Priority, not rush to judgment, Philippine Daily Inquirer (2011).: This article discusses the joint Commission on Elections-Department of Justice (Comelec-DOJ) panel’s decision to approve a resolution charging former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo with electoral sabotage.
Philippines: Comelec, DOJ to resume probe on vote rigging in 2004 polls, The Philippine Star (2011).: This article discusses the resume of investigation by Commission on Elections (Comelec) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) joint panel on other personalities involved in electoral fraud of the 2004 presidential elections.
Philippines: Comelec urged to save bulk of P8-B poll automation budget, The Philippine Star (2011).: This article discusses the urged to look at the P8 billion budget for automation preparations for the 2013 elections by members of the House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal (HRET).
Philippines: Comelec eyes more voter registration machines for OAVs, The Philippine Star (2011).: This article discusses the voter registration machines (VRM) for overseas absentee voters (OAVs).
Philippines: COMELEC: Over 5K register for OAV, ABS CBN News (2011).: This article discusses the overseas absentee voting (OAV) registration in preparation for the 2013 elections. The COMELEC's Education and Information Department stated a total of 5,438 have registered for the OAV.
Philippines: 3 more in 2007 poll sabotage ordered arrested , The Philippine Star (2011).: This article discusses the warrant of arrest issuance on electoral sabotage for two former provincial election supervisors and a military intelligence personnel.
Philippines: Bill tackles Comelec salary grade, Manila Bulletin (2011).: This article discusses the filing of a bill in the House of Representatives for salary adjustment on rank and file employees of the Commission on Elections (Comelec).
Philippines: Comelec chair vows speedy resolution of election cases, Philippines Information Agency (2011).: This article discusses the statement by Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman to immediately resolved election cases filed.
Philippines: Comelec told to study options on PCOS machines, Business Mirror (2011).: This article discusses the options of purchasing or leasing the Precinct Optical Scan (PCOS) machines for the 2013 and 2016 elections.
Philippines: Poll council starts technology screening process, Newsbytes Philippines (2011).: This article discusses the Automated Election System (AES) technology exposition in the Information and Communications Technology Office (ICTO) in Quezon City. The Comelec Advisory Council (CAC) started the evaluation process of the various election technologies to select the most suitable technology for the 2013 Election.
Philippines: 'Smartmatic's participation in 2013 polls up to advisory council', The Philippine Star (2011).: This article discusses the decision for Smartmatic International Corp.to participate in the 2013 midterm elections. Election watchdog Automated Election System Watch (AES Watch) call out to disqualify Smartmatic from the 2013 elections, The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has left the decision to the Comelec Advisory Council (CAC).
Philippine: COMELEC urges voters to validate registration early, Philippine Information Agency (2012).: This article discusses the validation of registered voters for the 2013 elections. Registration for unregistered but qualified voters is ongoing.
Philippines: Comelec junks online voting for 2013 polls, The Philippine Star (2012).: This article discusses the use of Internet for the 2013 midterm elections. The Internet registration and voting will not be available for the 2013 elections.
Philippines: ARMM voter registration to start March 5, ABS-CBN News (2012).: This article discusses the announcement of voter registration in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). It will start on March 5 and end on October 31.
Philippines: Comelec advisors pick OMR technology for 2013 elections, GMA News (2012).: This article discusses the recommendation from the COMELEC advisor for the technology used in the 2013 elections. The advisor recommend the adoption of Optical Mark Reader (OMR) technology.
Philippines: COMELEC sets resumption of ARMM voters’ registration on March 5, PIA (2012).: This article discusses the continuation for registration of voters and validation of registration records in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) on March 5, 2012.
Philippines: Comelec council seeks rigid testing of poll technology for 2013, GMA News (2012).: This article discusses the resolution given to the Philippines Commission on Elections by The Comelec Advisory Council (CAC) which recommend that outstanding legal issue of the current canvassing system (CCS) be resolved prior to adopting it for use in the upcoming 2013 elections.
Philippines: COMELEC names new COAV head, ABS-CBN News (2012).: This article discusses the designation of a new chairman for the Committee on Overseas Absentee Voting (COAV) by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC).
Philippines: Comelec, DOJ take over investigation of 2004 poll fraud, The Philippine Star (2012).: This article discusses the joint panel of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) which will take on the lead in the investigation on alleged cheating in the 2004 national elections.
Philippines: Mobile center for OAV registration opens in Manila, ABS-CBN News (2012).: This article discusses the set up of mobile center for the registration of overseas absentee voters in the Commission on Filipinos Overseas office in Manila.
Philippines: Voter education in high school pushed, Business World Online (2012).: This article discusses a bill to include voter education in high school curriculum. House Bill (HB) 5784 seek to to strengthen patriotism and nationalism among youth in the Philippines.
Philippines: Comelec Mandaue launches off-site registration for PWDs, Inquirer (2012).: This article discusses the off-site voters registration for persons with disabilities (PWDs) by Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Mandaue City.
Philippines: Cost of electoral reform in ARMM: P850M, Inquirer (2012).: This article discusses the cost to nullify the voters’ list in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao and put in place a registration system using technology that keep track of voter identity.
Philippine ex-election chief arraigned for fraud, Today Online (2012).: This article discusses the arraignment of former elections chief accused of aiding vote fraud. The former Elections Commission chairman has been detained since December 2011.
Philippines: Comelec special registration set, The Visayan Daily Star (2012).: This article discusses the special voters’ registration for persons with disabilities and senior citizens in Bacolod City conducted by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC).
Philippines: Don’t use PCOS machines in 2013 polls, Comelec urged, Inquirer (2012).: This article discusses the warning to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) by an election watchdog to not reuse the Precinct Count Optical Scan (PCOS) machines in the 2013 elections.
Philippines: Comelec allows inmates to cast votes in May 2013 polls, Manila Standard Today (2012).: This article discusses the announcement by the Commission on Election (COMELEC) that inmates will be allowed to vote in the May 2013 elections. They will cast their ballots in special polling places in detention centers.
Philippines: Comelec to decide tomorrow on purchase of PCOS machines, The Philippine Star (2012).: This article discusses the the decision by the Commission on Election (COMELEC) whether or not to buy precinct count optical scan (PCOS) machines used in the 2010 presidential elections for the 2013 elections. The problems encountered by the machines during the 2010 elections were the absence of ultra-violet lamps, digital signatures, problematic compact flash cards.
Philippines: Comelec upgrades voters registration system, Sun Star (2012).: This article discusses the upgrade on the voter registration system in Davao Region. The system can accommodate more than a hundred voter registrants a day, as compared in 2010 that could only process around 75.
Philippines: COMELEC urges qualified voters to register soon, PIA (2012).: This article discusses the call out to voters to avail of the on-going registration. The last day of registration for new voters is October 31, but the COMELEC provincial office encourage voters to not wait until the last day for registration to prevent a rush processing.
Philippines: Comelec to reuse PCOS machines for 2013 polls, Inquirer (2012).: This article discusses the decision of Commission on Elections (COMELEC) to reuse Smartmatic’s automated voting machines for the 2013 midterm elections. The reuse of the machine has been strongly opposed by election watchdogs.
Philippines: Law enforcement units tackle preparations for 2013 polls, Sun Star (2012).: This article discusses the preparations for the national elections by different law enforcement units and government agencies to ensure a peaceful election.
Philippine posts closure seen to affect overseas absentee voting list up, Sun Star (2012).: This article discusses the closure of 10 Philippines’ consulates and embassies by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and its effect on the on the ongoing overseas absentee voting registration for the 2013 midterm elections.
Philippines: Prisoners set to vote in May 2013 elections, PIA (2012).: This article discusses the promulgated COMELEC Resolution No. 9371 on rules and regulation on detainee registration and voting in National and Local elections. Prisoners who have been in jail for six months and who are 18 years old and older on the day of the elections may register and vote.
Philippines: NGOs want persons with disability to take part in 2013 polls, The Philippine Star (2012).: This article discusses the launch of a nationwide campaign aimed at encouraging more persons with disability (PWD) to take part in the 2013 elections by a group of non-government organizations (NGOs).
Philippines: Mindanao Comelec learns lessons from 2011 PWD registration, Mindanews (2012).: This article discusses the Commission on Elections (Comelec) registration of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Mindanao. The registration starts officially on April 18, although it has been ongoing since April 1.
Philippines: COMELEC urged residents to register to vote in 2013 elections, PIA (2012).: This article discusses the call out to voters to register for the 2013 elections by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC). As of April 16, COMELEC listed 72,031 registered voters.
Philippines: Comelec: 62 party-list groups delisted from May 2013 polls, GMA News (2012).: This article discusses 62 party-list organizations that will not be able to participate in the May 2013 elections. They were delisted by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) because it fails to participate in the last two preceding elections or fails to obtain at least 2% of the votes cast under the party-list system in the two preceding elections. The delisted groups cannot run in 2013 elections but they can participate in the 2016 elections.
Philippines: Comelec brings PWD registration to barangay, Minda News (2012).: This article discusses the voter registration for persons with disabilities (PWDs) for the 2013 mid-term elections. The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) have came to the villages for the registrations.
Philippines: Prepare Detainee Voting, LGUs Urged, Manila Bulletin (2012).: This article discusses the Commission on Elections (Comelec) Resolution No. 9371, or the “Rules and Regulations on Detainee Registration and Voting in Connection with the May 13, 2013 National and Local Elections and Subsequent Elections Thereafter. The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) have directed local chief executives (LCEs) to comply with the promulgated resolution to ensure detainees qualified to vote to be allowed to register and exercise their suffrage.
Philippines: Party-list screening kicks off, Philippine Daily Inquirer (2012).: This article discusses the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) hearings on the registration of over 170 party-list organizations hoping to contest in the May 2013 elections.
Philippines: COMELEC's satellite registration continues to reach far-flung barangays, PIA (2012).: This article discusses the Satellite Registration for far-flung barangays. The registration is conducted to serve those who are financially constrained to travel to the town registration purpose.
Philippines: Comelec urges Pinoys abroad to register as overseas voters before Oct. 31, GMA Network (2012).: This article discusses the overseas absentee voters (OAV) for the May 2013 Philippine elections. The deadline for the registration is on October 31.
Philippines: COMELEC urges eligible voters to take advantage of satellite registrations, PIA (2012).: This article discusses the call out by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) for voters to take advantage of satellite registrations that it will conduct in the different districts of Iloilo City.
Philippines: Last day of voters’ registration is on Oct. 31 – COMELEC, PIA (2012).: This article discusses reminder from the Commission on Election (COMELEC) that the last day of voter’s registration for 2012 is on October 31. They also stated that the COMELEC central office has issued a memorandum regarding the nationwide conduct of a special day for registration of persons with disabilities (PWDs) on July 21.
Philippines: 97,000 Filipinos overseas sign up for 2013 polls, Asia News Network (2012).: This article discusses the overseas voter registration for 2013 elections in the Philippines. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) report stated that more than 90 embassies and consulates abroad accounted for 62,312 new overseas absentee voters (OAVs).
Philippines: Comelec wants voters' education taught in HS, ABS-CBN News (2012).: This article discusses the support by the Commission on Elections for House Bill 5784. The bill will mandate the inclusion of voters' education in the high school curriculum.
Philippines: Comelec Eases IP Registration Procedure, Manila Bulletin (2012).: This article discusses voter registration for Indigenous Peoples (IPs) in the Philippines. Based on Comelec Resolution 9427, if the registrant has no valid identification card, he/she may be identified under oath before election officers using the Affidavit of Identification.
Philippines: Lawmakers call for poll reforms in Armm, Sun Star (2012).: This article discusses the proposal for a possible election reforms in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).
Philippines: All can vote freely,Comelec assures, Visayan Daily Star (2012).: This article discusses the statement by the Commission on Elections that residents will be able to freely exercise their right to vote. The special election is being held for the new congressman of the fifth district.
Philippines: COMELEC urges voting public to undergo biometrics, PIA (2012).: This article discusses the call out by the Commission on Election (COMELEC), for the voting public to undergo biometrics as means of validation of registration records.
Philippines: Comelec to shorten voting time in 2013 polls, ABS-CBN News (2012).: This article discusses the shorten of voting time for the 2013 mid-term elections. This is to address the problem of long queues on election day.
Philippines: Comelec Assures Automated 2013 Elections, Manila Bulletin (2012).: This article discusses the statement by Philippines’ Commission on Elections Chairman that the May 2013 elections will be automated regardless of the decision of the Supreme Court on the purchase of the precinct count optical scan (PCOS) machines.
Philippines: 84 poll officers to be sent to Armm, Sun Star (2012).: This article discusses election officers (EO) and election assistants (EA) from Cebu that will be sent to Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) for the general registration of voters.
Philippines: Indigenous peoples urged to register for elections, Sun Star (2012).: This article discusses Comelec Resolution No. 9427 which encourage indigenous peoples (IPs) in the Philippines to register to vote for the 2013 local and national elections.
Philippines: Comelec suspends voters' registration nationwide, The Philippine Star (2012).: This article discusses the announcement by The Commission on Elections (Comelec) to temporary suspend the voters' registration nationwide as it prioritizes the general registration of voters in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).
Philippines: COMELEC advises voters to revalidate registration early, PIA (2012).: This article discusses the call out by the Commission on Election for registered voters to revalidate their registration.
Philippines: Elected officials in 2013 should file expense report first, ABS CBN (2012).: This article discusses COMELEC resolution which prohibits anyone elected in the 2013 mid-term elections to assume office until their statement of election contributions and expenditures (SECE) is filed.
Philippines: Comelec sets month-long gun ban for ARMM voter listing, Business World (2012).: This article discusses a month-long gun ban for the general voter registration in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).
Philippines: Comelec plans to create special body on PCOS machines, The Philippine Star (2012).: This article discusses the plan to create special committee by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) which task is to hear and address concerns of critics of the precinct count optical scan (PCOS) machines.

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