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by Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos on April 25, 2022
4 PDP-Laban Senate bets want federalism, constitutional reforms
by Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos on April 25, 2022
MANILA – At least four senatorial candidates of the ruling party, the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) on Saturday expressed support for the proposed shift to federalism and amendments to the 1987 Constitution.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on April 4, 2022
Comelec eyes allowing chief to declare areas under its 'control'
by Ferdinand Patinio on April 4, 2022
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is looking to allow its chief Saidamen Pangarungan to classify areas under "Comelec control" to fast-track its preparations just over a month before the May 9 polls.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on April 15, 2026
Comelec: P3B of P19B BSKE funds already spent for preps
by Ferdinand Patinio on April 15, 2026
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday reported that PHP3 billion of the PHP19 billion budget for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) has been spent in line with ongoing preparations for the polls set on Nov. 2... Read full article
by Filane Mikee Cervantes on April 4, 2022
Robredo to initiate full disclosure policy as first EO
by Filane Mikee Cervantes on April 4, 2022
MANILA – Vice President Leni Robredo's first executive order if ever she gets elected as president is a full disclosure policy in order to promote greater transparency in public service.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on February 15, 2022
Comelec reminds bets to strictly follow campaign health protocols
by Ferdinand Patinio on February 15, 2022
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday reminded the candidates to strictly follow physical campaign guidelines to prevent the spread of Covid-19.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on April 10, 2026
Comelec main office holds 3-day special registration
by Ferdinand Patinio on April 10, 2026
The poll body said those who wish to register as voters may visit SRAP booths at the Chairman’s Hall of the Palacio del Gobernador.... Read full article
by Lade Jean Kabagani on February 9, 2022
Unity in hurdling pandemic underscored in BBM-Sara proc rally
by Lade Jean Kabagani on February 9, 2022
MANILA – Presidential candidate Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and his running-mate Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte called for unity as the country continues to grapple with Covid-19 pandemic during the UniTeam’s proclamation... Read full article
by By on December 3, 2021
Marcos faces another DQ petition over conviction on tax raps
by By on December 3, 2021
MANILA – A second petition for disqualification has been filed against the presidential bid of former senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. in the May 2022 polls has been filed at the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Thursday.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on February 22, 2022
Use of face shields in campaign, polls voluntary under AL 1 to 3
by Ferdinand Patinio on February 22, 2022
MANILA – Voters are no longer required to use face shields during campaign activities and on election day in areas under Alert Level 1 to 3, according to the New Normal Manual of the Commission on Elections (Comelec).... Read full article
by Benjamin Pulta on June 29, 2022
SC junks 2 disqualification cases vs. BBM
by Benjamin Pulta on June 29, 2022
MANILA – The Supreme Court (SC) has upheld the legality of President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s candidacy with the tribunal dismissing on Tuesday the petitions which sought his disqualification.... Read full article
by Christopher Lloyd Caliwan on March 28, 2022
Filipinos should shun 'money politics': Lacson
by Christopher Lloyd Caliwan on March 28, 2022
MANILA – Presidential candidate, Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson, said the future of the Philippines and of Filipinos - and not "money politics" - should determine the outcome of the coming May 9 election.... 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

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