COMELEC’s election challenges: John Rex Laudiangco on BSKE, Batanes and 2028 | The Spokes

September 24, 2026 Episode Get ready for thought-provoking conversations that challenge your views and sharpen your opinions. Join Atty. Trixie Cruz-Angeles and Ben Evardone on #TheSpokes as they tackle both sides of today’s most pressing political and governance issues. With the Batanes special election ahead and preparations for the November 2 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections still underway, what challenges is COMELEC facing as it prepares for the country’s next polls? COMELEC Spokesperson Atty. John Rex Laudiangco joins us to discuss election preparations, funding, voter education, and the lessons learned from the recently concluded Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections. Laudiangco also addresses the pre-shaded ballot incident in Maluso, Basilan, questions surrounding ballot custody, the possible postponement of the BSKE, and the impact of changes to the election calendar. He also looks ahead to the 2028 elections, from voter growth and automated counting machines to the filing of certificates of candidacy, possible election-rule changes, AI and deepfakes, disinformation, and voter trust. Tune in for a wide-ranging conversation on the challenges of running Philippine elections and what COMELEC needs to prepare for next. 🕥 9:00 a.m., Mondays - Fridays 📺 Free TV Ch. 31, Cignal Ch. 24, Samsung TV Plus, TCL Smart TVs, Blast TV, AmasianTV 📱 Cignal Play, BNC YouTube and Facebook Visit our website: https://bnc.bilyonaryo.com Check out our official social media accounts:   / bncphl     / bncdotph     / bnc.ph     / bnc.ph      / @bncphl   #bilyonaryonewschannel #bnc #thespokes Warning: Unauthorized use of any BNC videos without proper approval will lead to legal action to the fullest extent of the law.