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by Ferdinand Patinio on June 1, 2022
No offer to join Marcos admin: Garcia
by Ferdinand Patinio on June 1, 2022
MANILA – Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner George Garcia on Wednesday said there is no offer from the incoming administration of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on February 3, 2022
Absence of aspirants in debates ‘red flag’ for voters
by Ferdinand Patinio on February 3, 2022
MANILA – Refusal of the candidates to participate in debates should serve as “red flag” for voters in the upcoming May 9 national and local elections, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Thursday.... Read full article
by Philippines News Agency on February 15, 2022
Lakas extends unity message to candidates, political parties
by Philippines News Agency on February 15, 2022
MANILA – House Majority Leader and Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (CMD) President Martin Romualdez on Tuesday called on all candidates and political parties to further unite for the good of the country, as he extended the unity message ... Read full article
by Christopher Lloyd Caliwan on February 21, 2022
Lacson-Sotto tandem receives warm welcome in Baguio
by Christopher Lloyd Caliwan on February 21, 2022
MANILA – Partido Reporma standard-bearer Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson and his running mate Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III got a warm welcome while enjoying a stroll in Baguio on Saturday.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on December 15, 2021
Official list of candidates won’t be ready by Dec. 15
by Ferdinand Patinio on December 15, 2021
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will need more time before it can release the list of official candidates for the May 9, 2022 national and local elections.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on March 7, 2026
Comelec targets Antipolo canvassing completion in 36 hours
by Ferdinand Patinio on March 7, 2026
"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
by Ferdinand Patinio on March 20, 2023
Comelec, watchdogs welcome enactment of Bangsamoro electoral code
by Ferdinand Patinio on March 20, 2023
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) and election watchdogs supported the enactment of the Bangsamoro Electoral Code (BEC).... Read full article
by Christopher Lloyd Caliwan on February 28, 2022
PNP, AFP chiefs headed for Mindanao amid reports of poll violence
by Christopher Lloyd Caliwan on February 28, 2022
MANILA – Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Dionardo Carlos on Monday said he and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief of staff, Gen. Andres Centino will look into apparent cases of escalating election-related violence in Mindanao.... Read full article
by Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos on June 1, 2022
Marcos admin crafting ‘more expansive’ policy for media workers
by Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos on June 1, 2022
MANILA – The incoming Marcos administration is crafting a “more expansive” policy that will give media workers in the country more protection and benefits, Press Secretary-designate Trixie Cruz-Angeles said Wednesday.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on March 17, 2026
Antipolo special election turnout below minimum target of 35%
by Ferdinand Patinio on March 17, 2026
As of 5:05 p.m., a total of 66,994, or 26.50 percent of the 252,793 registered voters, have cast their votes for the replacement of Romeo Acop, who died on Dec. 20, 2025.... Read full article
by Marita Moaje on February 22, 2022
Domagoso eyes regionalized Senate, 2-party system
by Marita Moaje on February 22, 2022
MANILA – In case he gets elected in the May 2022 elections, Aksyon Demokratiko standard-bearer Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso will push for a regional representation in the Senate.... Read full article
by Noel Punzalan on September 27, 2021
‘No Covid -19 test, no COC filing’: Comelec Cotabato
by Noel Punzalan on September 27, 2021
COTABATO CITY – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) here on Friday reminded aspirants for local elective positions that they will not be allowed to personally file their certificates of candidacy (COCs) unless they get tested first for coronavirus ... Read full article

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