Manila, Jan. 29 -- The rank-and-file employees union of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday called for the appointment of officials from the ranks to replace the two retiring members of the poll body.

In a statement, the Comelec-Employees Union (EU) said such an appointment would be beneficial to the Comelec amid the preparations for the May 2025 elections and the first-ever Bangsamoro parliamentary elections, as well as the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections scheduled in December.

"We believe it is crucial to place individuals who are already familiar with election laws, election administration, and management considering that this year, the Comelec is set to conduct three electoral exercises," the group said. ...