Comelec rejects COC filing postponement
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has rejected calls to defer the filing of certificates of candidacy (COC) for the May 2025 midterm elections.
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MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has rejected calls to defer the filing of certificates of candidacy (COC) for the May 2025 midterm elections.
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