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by Mary Judaline Partlow on March 7, 2026
Comelec-Negros lines up special activities for Women’s Month
by Mary Judaline Partlow on March 7, 2026
Comelec-NIR election director Lionel Marco Castillano told the Philippine News Agency in an interview on Wednesday that election officers across the region were instructed to undertake these simple but meaningful activities throughout the month.... Read full article
by Zaldy De Layola on March 7, 2026
Speaker Dy hails House panel approval of political dynasty ban
by Zaldy De Layola on March 7, 2026
The committee action moves the measure one step closer to becoming law, advancing legislation that seeks to prohibit the concentration of elective political power within families at both national and local levels.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on February 19, 2026
Comelec all set for March 14 special polls in Antipolo
by Ferdinand Patinio on February 19, 2026
“More or less, we are prepared (to hold the special polls). The printing is ongoing and set to be completed this week,” Comelec Chairperson George Garcia said in an interview.... Read full article
by Liza Agoot on September 20, 2021
Baguio, Benguet institutions get free internet from DICT
by Liza Agoot on September 20, 2021
BAGUIO CITY – A total of 62 public service institutions here and in Benguet's capital town La Trinidad are benefitting from the free internet service provided by the government through the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on April 29, 2022
Election paraphernalia delivery almost complete: Comelec
by Ferdinand Patinio on April 29, 2022
MANILA – With only less than two weeks before election day, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Thursday said the deployment of election paraphernalia including official ballots, vote counting machines, among others, is almost complete.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on August 27, 2021
Covid-19 test result required for nat'l candidates' COC filing
by Ferdinand Patinio on August 27, 2021
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is requiring national candidates to present a negative coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) test result, before they will be allowed to file their Certificates of Candidacy (COCs) in October...... Read full article
by Azer Parrocha on October 19, 2021
PCOO regularizes long-time COS personnel
by Azer Parrocha on October 19, 2021
MANILA – Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar has announced the regularization of more of its employees on the occasion of the agency’s 11th anniversary.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on April 24, 2022
Comelec summons 3 NTC officials for supposed OEC violation
by Ferdinand Patinio on April 24, 2022
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has summoned three officials of the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to answer the petition filed against them for alleged violation of the Fair Election Act and the Omnibus Election Code (OE... 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 March 30, 2022
Duterte has no regrets over decision to reject oligarchs’ support
by Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos on March 30, 2022
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday said he had no regrets over his decision to reject oligarchs’ offer to fund his 2016 presidential campaign.... Read full article
by Filane Mikee Cervantes on April 12, 2022
Solon resigns from One Cebu party
by Filane Mikee Cervantes on April 12, 2022
MANILA – Cebu Rep. Pablo John Garcia on Tuesday resigned as the secretary general of One Cebu after the regional party formally endorsed the presidential candidacy of former senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on October 15, 2021
No campaign donations from foreigners, Comelec reminds poll bets
by Ferdinand Patinio on October 15, 2021
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday said foreign nationals and companies are not allowed to contribute or donate to the campaign of candidates in the country's elections.... Read full article

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