Comelec Buenavista, Guimaras

01/10/2026

The Commission on Elections (COMELEC), through its Vulnerable Sectors Office (VSO), joins the nation in celebrating the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐄𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤, observed from October 1 to 7, 2026, pursuant to Proclamation No. 470, s. 1994, which declares the first week of October of every year as the Elderly Filipino Week.

Anchored on this year's theme, “𝘕𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘰: 𝘔𝘢𝘺 𝘏𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘨𝘢 𝘢𝘵 𝘒𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘯, 𝘔𝘢𝘺 𝘉𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘵 𝘈𝘮𝘣𝘢𝘨 𝘴𝘢 𝘉𝘢𝘺𝘢𝘯,” the COMELEC reaffirms its commitment to promoting the meaningful participation of Senior Citizens in the electoral process and ensuring that their right to vote is respected, protected, and exercised with dignity and equal opportunity.

As we honor the invaluable contributions, wisdom, and continuing role of our Senior Citizens in nation-building, let us continue working together toward accessible and inclusive elections where every older Filipino is valued, heard, and empowered to exercise their right to vote.

Happy Elderly Filipino Week 2026!

01/10/2026

27/09/2026

FYI

26/09/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT📣

SUSPENSION OF THE FILING OF CERTIFICATES OF CANDIDACY (COC) AND OTHER ELECTION-RELATED ACTIVITIES

In view of the enactment of the law postponing the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections originally scheduled for November 2, 2026, please be informed that the scheduled filing of Certificates of Candidacy (COC) is hereby suspended pending further instructions from the Commission on Elections (COMELEC).

Accordingly, all preparations and election-related activities in connection with the November 2, 2026 BSKE, including the scheduled COC filing, shall cease until further notice.

All concerned are advised to await the next official directives and revised calendar of activities to be issued by the Commission on Elections.

Please be guided accordingly.

26/09/2026

25/09/2026

FYI
📣 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓

Nilagdaan na ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. ang Republic Act No. 12326.

AN ACT FIXING THE TERM OF OFFICE OF BARANGAY OFFICIALS AND MEMBERS OF THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN TO FIVE (5) YEARS, AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 12232 OR "AN ACT SETTING THE TERM OF OFFICE OF BARANGAY OFFICIALS AND MEMBERS OF THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

👉 5-year term for all Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Officials
📆 November 13, 2028 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections

Dahil dito, ang Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections sa November 2, 2026 ay hindi na itutuloy. Kinakansela na rin ng COMELEC ang Calendar of Activities, kasama na ang Filing of Certificates of Candidacy mula September 28 hanggang October 5, 2026, pati na rin ang mga kaugnay na Prohibitions on Disbursement of Public Funds, Transfer, Appointment, Promotions, Suspensions, atbp, at ang nakatakdang Election Period simula October 3, 2026.

𝗔𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗯𝘂𝗯𝘂𝗸𝗮𝘀 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗶 𝗻𝗴 𝗩𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗻𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝗴𝘀𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝗶𝗸𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗻𝗴 (𝟮𝗻𝗱) 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗴𝗼 𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

📣 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓

Nilagdaan na ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. ang Republic Act No. 12326.

AN ACT FIXING THE TERM OF OFFICE OF BARANGAY OFFICIALS AND MEMBERS OF THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN TO FIVE (5) YEARS, AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 12232 OR "AN ACT SETTING THE TERM OF OFFICE OF BARANGAY OFFICIALS AND MEMBERS OF THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

👉 5-year term for all Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Officials
📆 November 13, 2028 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections

Dahil dito, ang Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections sa November 2, 2026 ay hindi na itutuloy. Kinakansela na rin ng COMELEC ang Calendar of Activities, kasama na ang Filing of Certificates of Candidacy mula September 28 hanggang October 5, 2026, pati na rin ang mga kaugnay na Prohibitions on Disbursement of Public Funds, Transfer, Appointment, Promotions, Suspensions, atbp, at ang nakatakdang Election Period simula October 3, 2026.

𝗔𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗯𝘂𝗯𝘂𝗸𝗮𝘀 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗶 𝗻𝗴 𝗩𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗻𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝗴𝘀𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝗶𝗸𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗻𝗴 (𝟮𝗻𝗱) 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗴𝗼 𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

24/09/2026

In photos📷

Posting the List of Electoral Board, DEPED
Supervisor and DEPED Support Staff for the November 2, 2026 BSKE.

Posting in 3 conspicuous places and sending the Notice of ERB Hearing for the verification and certification of the PCVL and EDCVL.

24/09/2026

FYI,
Sharing a sample filled-out Certificate of Candidacy (COC) for your reference and guidance.