Comelec releases 2025 mid-term polls calendar

Commission on Elections (Comelec) logo. (Background photo courtesy of Comelec)

By Ferdinand Patinio | Philippine News Agency

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday released the scheduled activities for the 2025 national and local elections.

Under Resolution No. 10999, the Comelec en banc set the election period from Jan. 12 to June 11, 2025.

During this period, the poll body said the gun ban will be imposed nationwide.

The 90-day campaign period for the national candidates – for senator and party-lists will start from Feb. 11 until May 10 next year.

The Comelec said local bets will have 45 days to campaign from March 28 to May 10.

The voting period for Filipinos overseas is set from April 13 to May 12, while the local absentee voting will be from April 28 to 30.

National and local bets may file their respective certificates of candidacy (COCs) from Oct. 1 to 8.

During the same period, the Commission said party-list groups may also file their Certificates of Nomination and Acceptance of Nomination (CON-CAN).

It said substitute candidates will have until October 8 to file their COCs.

The Comelec will only allow substitution beyond October 8 until midday of election day if it is due to disqualification or death.

The midterm elections are set on May 12, 2025.

Popular

D.A. brings P20 rice to fisherfolk; affordable rice for jeepney, tricycle drivers soon

By Brian Campued As part of the continuous expansion of the “Benteng Bigas Meron (BBM) Na” Program of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to various...

DepEd launches ‘EduKahon’ kits to ensure learning continuity in calamity-hit schools

By Brian Campued In line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to strengthen the education sector’s preparedness during disasters, the Department of Education (DepEd)...

Torre says he has no ill feelings towards PBBM, DILG chief following relief 

By Brian Campued “Look at me straight in the eye, do I look like somebody who is bitter?” This was the response of former Philippine National...

PBBM to visit Cambodia, attend UN General Assembly

By Darryl John Esguerra | Philippine News Agency President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will embark on a state visit to Cambodia and later attend the...