Philippines Commission On Elections
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, initiatives, referendums, and recall elections.
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