"Subject to reasonable exceptions, the DBOC (District Board of Canvassers) must complete its canvass within 36 hours from the time it initially convened," Comelec en banc Resolution 11197 read.... Read full article
In a press statement on Friday, the poll body said it denied the motion for reconsideration filed by the faction of Senator Aquilino Pimentel III and former Senator Emmanuel Pacquiao Sr. questioning the May 6, 2022 decision of its Second Division.... Read full article
MANILA – A group composed of former cadres of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) said no one is funding the organization.... Read full article
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said it will work with other government agencies against possible cashless vote-buying schemes ahead of next year's elections.
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In an interview, Comelec chairperson George Garcia noted that they have to scrutinize the High Court ruling on “who are not really serious in running for public office.”... Read full article
MANILA – The Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) party gained 23 more members at the House of Representatives with Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez poised to become the next Speaker for the incoming 19th Congress.... Read full article
MANILA – As the Gabriela Women’s Party (GWP) filed its certificate of candidacy (COC) with the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday, the National Task Force to End Local Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) is confident that the party-list group will be... Read full article
MANILA – Dr. Minguita Padilla, an ophthalmologist running under the ticket of Senators Panfilo Lacson-Vicente Sotto III, said she would support environmental, women, and children’s causes if she makes it to the Senate.... Read full article
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – Local candidates running under the Team Fedelicio filed their certificates of candidacy (COCs) at the Commission on Elections (Comelec) provincial office here on Wednesday.... Read full article
QUEZON CITY – As the world celebrates National Women’s Month, vice presidential aspirant and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte on Friday honored Filipino women and underscored their contributions to society.... Read full article
MANILA – Senator Manny Pacquiao is urging the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to suspend rules that hinder candidates from helping disaster victims, such as residents of Eastern Visayas affected by Tropical Depression Agaton.... Read full article
MANILA – Independent presidential candidate Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson on Sunday night cited the need for the country's anti-corruption institutions to have a strong leadership for them to be able to carry out their mandate.... Read full article