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James Jimenez holds the distinction of having been the longest continuously serving Spokesperson of any Philippine government institution. He officially spoke for the Commission on Elections from 2007 until 2022. In that capacity, he has chosen to do more than just deliver COMELEC announcements. Using a variety of communications platforms – including radio and social media – he actively articulated the COMELEC’s positions on numerous matters, as well as advocating other issues that affected the public’s right of suffrage and democracy in general.
He is currently the COMELEC Director for Education and Information tasked with, among other things, designing and executing the Commission’s voter education campaigns, strategizing public acceptance campaigns for the COMELEC’s various projects, as well as managing public relations for the Constitutional body.
James Jimenez is an aggressive believer in the transformative power of transparency in government service and has devoted his tenure at the COMELEC to opening up windows for the public to see into the institution’s decision-making processes, operations, and culture. In furtherance of this vocation, he spearheaded the COMELEC’s continued engagement with various social media, very early on establishing the COMELEC as one of the first national government entities with a significant and dynamic social media presence.
Outside of COMELEC, James Jimenez is a Past President of the Rotary Club of Manila South, Rotary International District 3810. He is currently a District Trainer, and has been designated as the spokesperson of Dr. Joyce Ambray, the incoming District Governor of Rotary International District 3810. He is also the founding Chairman of the Society of Past Presidents of Rotary Club – a trailblazing association of former Rotarian presidents, drawing membership from various Rotary Districts.
Jimenez is also the founder of Feed/Read/Lead – an initiative that seeks to provide nourishment and educational