Comelec: Foreign observers not allowed in poll precincts

Comelec: Foreign observers not allowed in poll precincts

Foreign observers are not allowed to enter polling precincts on election day, according to the Commission on Elections.

Comelec denies EU observers' plea to enter polling places on Eleksyon 2025

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has declined the request of the European Union Election Observation Mission to be allowed entry in polling places during the 2025 midterm elections on May 12, saying that doing so would violate Philippine laws.

Campaigning after May 10 is illegal

ILOILO City – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has issued a stern warning to all candidates, political parties, and their supporters: campaigning in any form after midnight of Saturday, May 10 is strictly prohibited and punishable under election laws. Comelec Region 6 director Atty. Dennis Ausan emphasized that both national and local candidates must cease […]

EU deploys observers for the PH 2025 midterm elections

By KEVIN ORTIZBulatlat.com CAVITE — The European Union Election Observers Mission (EU EOM) has deployed 104 short-term observers across the Philippines, starting May 7, 2025.  Marta Temido, EU EOM chief observer, said that the team aims to contribute to the integrity of the elections, without interfering nor validating its results.  This marks the deployment of the third group of EU EOM observers, following the arrival of a core team of analysts…