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With confidence, clarity, and an unwavering commitment to democratic participation, COMELEC Chairman George Erwin Mojica Garcia delivered a powerful message to election stakeholders and the Filipino public: the 2028 National and Local Elections are moving forward, and nothing will stand in their way. Speaking at the Stakeholders Forum and Presentation of the Draft Terms of Reference (TOR) for the Automated Election System, Garcia underscored the Commission’s commitment to transparency, stressing that public trust begins with an open and accountable electoral process. “Ayaw natin na pinagdududahan ang ating proseso. Ayaw natin na may tanong ang ating mga kababayan. Gusto natin, as transparent as possible,” Garcia declared. For the election chief, transparency is not just a policy, it is a promise. He assured stakeholders that every major step in the preparations for the 2028 elections will be made known to the public, reinforcing COMELEC’s commitment to credibility and integrity. ...

Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Chairman George Erwin M. Garcia met with around 60 ambassadors and consuls from various countries to provide a direct and transparent briefing on the developments surrounding the postponed Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) elections. Chairman Garcia emphasized that the briefing aimed to ensure that the international community receives accurate information “straight from the horse’s mouth,” preventing misinformation or speculation stemming from unverified reports.   “We requested their presence so we can personally brief them on what happened in Bangsamoro — why the elections did not push through — so they can hear it directly from us, not just from what they see or read in the media,” Garcia said. “It’s better that the information comes from us, so there is no fake news or misinformation.” During the meeting, Chairman Garcia gave the Diplomatic Corps a firm assurance that the COMELEC remains fully committed to con...

The Commission on Elections (COMELEC), under the leadership of Chairman George Erwin M. Garcia, has once again taken a firm stand in protecting the integrity of the electoral process—this time by addressing the spread of fake news concerning the 2025 Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Parliamentary Elections. Garcia reminded the public to be vigilant against misinformation, stressing that only official COMELEC announcements should be trusted. He emphasized that fake news does not just confuse voters—it undermines the democratic process itself.   Fake News No. 1: “BARMM Elections to Push Through on October 13, 2025” One of the most circulated false claims alleges that the elections in BARMM will proceed on October 13, 2025, despite the Supreme Court’s Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against Bangsamoro Autonomy Act (BAA) No. 77. Chairman Garcia immediately set the record straight: COMELEC has issued no such statement. In fact, following the TRO issued b...