- Election preparations are underway, including stakeholder walkthroughs and simulation tests, involving Comelec offices in Tawi-Tawi and Maguindanao del Norte.
- George Garcia conducted mock elections in Maguindanao del Norte, Bongao, Cotabato City, and Tawi-Tawi, with the Supreme Court potentially involved in regional law challenges.
- Comelec Chairman George Garcia is managing election viability issues in provinces including Cotabato and Maguindanao.
Comelec seeks approval from the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) for the revival of a system.
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Updated Aug 11
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What happened
Comelec seeks approval from the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) for the revival of a system.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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George Garcia
Chairman of the Commission on Elections since 2022
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Department of Information and Communications Technology
Philippine government agency
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