Manila, Jan. 28 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday announced the passing of its former spokesperson, James Arthur Jimenez. He was 52.

In a statement, Comelec said Jimenez "served the institution and the Filipino people with integrity, clarity, and utmost dedication".

The poll body said Jimenez, whose cause of death was not mentioned, held the rare distinction of being the longest-serving and youngest spokesperson in government at the time of his appointment.

"From July 2006 to September 2022, he was the public face and steady voice of the Commission -explaining complex electoral processes with precision, defending democratic institutions with calm courage, and engaging citizens and media with respect, wit, and transp...