Comelec sets deadline for registration of political parties
WANTING to ensure that all stakeholders and players will have sufficient time to comply with all the necessary requirements, the Comelec today reminded all political parties to be prompt in making sure they can legally participate in the 2022 national polls.
In Comelec Resolution No. 10689, the poll body opted to schedule separate dates for political parties who are looking to participate in next year's elections to file their petitions.
Those who would like to file their petitions to register as political parties have until April 30, 2021, to submit their applications.
Meanwhile, the Comelec has set on May 31, 2021, the filing of petitions for registration of coalition of political parties.
Petitions for registration may be submitted before the Clerk of the Commission.
Under Section 61 of the Omnibus Election Code, any organized group of persons seeking registration as a national or regional political party may file with the Commission a verified petition attaching thereto its constitution and by-laws, platforms or program of the government and such other relevant information as may be required in the Commission. (JV)