Commission on Elections (Philippines)
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The Commission on Elections, abbreviated as COMELEC, is one of the three constitutional commissions of the Philippines. Its principal role is to enforce all laws and regulations relative to the conduct of elections in the Philippines.
Palacio del Gobernador, head office
![The 1978 Commission was composed of [from left] Commissioners Flores A. Bayot, Venancio Duque, Chairman Leonardo Perez, Commissioners Domingo Pabalete](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e4/1978_Commission_on_Elections.jpg/600px-1978_Commission_on_Elections.jpg)
The 1978 Commission was composed of [from left] Commissioners Flores A. Bayot, Venancio Duque, Chairman Leonardo Perez, Commissioners Domingo Pabalete and Vicente Santiago (not in the photo).
Image: Chairman Garcia 2 (updated)
Elections in the Philippines
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Elections in the Philippines are of several types. The president, vice-president, and the senators are elected for a six-year term, while the members of the House of Representatives, governors, vice-governors, members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, mayors, vice-mayors, members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod/members of the Sangguniang Bayan, barangay officials, and the members of the Sangguniang Kabataan are elected to serve for a three-year term.
Plaza Baliwag historical marker
Bulwagang Francisco Guerrero
Francisco Guerrero
Ballot boxes used for the 2007 Philippine Barangay Elections in Davao.