Commission on Elections (Philippines)
The Commission on Elections (Filipino: Komisyon sa Halalan), 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.
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| Abbreviation | COMELEC |
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| Predecessor | Department of Interior |
| Formation | August 22, 1940 |
| Headquarters | Palacio del Gobernador |
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Membership | 1 chairperson, 6 commissioners |
Chairperson | George Erwin M. Garcia |
Budget | ₱14.6 billion (2021) |
| Website | www |
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The other two Constitutional Commissions are the Commission on Audit and Civil Service Commission.
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