To fast-track the proclamation of winning candidates, the Commission on Elections lowered the “voter threshold” in five areas. The election boards (EB) in Mandaluyong were among those allowed by the Comelec to be able to proclaim its mayor, vice mayor and Representatives (First District and Second District) despite its Election…
The Office of the Solicitor General again moves against its statutory client Commission on Elections, this time seeking the Supreme Court to compel it to enforce elections laws, particularly over the electoral operations of the 2022 polls and the automated election system.
Election lawyer Romulo Macalintal believes James Jimenez, the current spokesperson of the Commission on Elections (Comelec), is highly qualified as Commissioner.
Romulo Macalintal
In a statement, he said, Jimenez is qualified for the post citing his wide knowledge and experience on how the
Those affected by Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez’s various statements and announcements pertaining to the enforcement by Comelec of election laws, rules and regulations should not take them personally but should consider the fact that Jimenez is merely performing his task to speak what the Comelec says it is. Unless rebuffed by the…
(Photo courtesy of Comelec) MANILA - The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday deposited the source codes of the automated election system (AES) for the May polls to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). During the ceremony, Comelec executive director Bartolome Sinocruz Jr. and law department's Director III John Rex Laudiangco turned over the two security boxes containing the source codes to the central bank's representatives. The source codes shall be kept in escrow with the BSP as mandated under Republic Act 9369 or the Automated Election Law. In a press briefing after the turnover ceremony, Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez said the event is the major part of protecting the integrity of the elections, which is currently being questioned amid a feud between two top officials of the poll body. "The Comelec is very much aware of the current concerns about the credibility and integrity of the elections. That is why we are happy that we are here at the Bangko Sent