Manila, June 27 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is considering reopening the filing period for the nominees of Regional Parliament Political Parties (RPPPs) in relation to the Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections (BPE) on Oct. 13.

Comelec Chairperson George Garcia said some RPPPs are requesting for the reopening in order for them to file a more accurate list of nominees.

"There is a call for the reopening of the period to file names of nominees of political parties. They are appealing if we can reopen the period," he said in an interview on Friday.

"The Comelec might be able to discuss and reconsider our decision. It is possible that we will allow anew the submission of nominees."

The filing period for the BPE was held Nov. 4 t...