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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
by Lade Jean Kabagani on December 31, 2021
Insurgency-free PH sparks party-list group’s Congress bid
by Lade Jean Kabagani on December 31, 2021
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
by Ferdinand Patinio on March 17, 2026
3.1M BSKE voter applications processed ahead of May 2026 deadline
by Ferdinand Patinio on March 17, 2026
Five months after the voter registration period resumed for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) later this year, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has processed over 3.1 million applications... Read full article
by Filane Mikee Cervantes on October 21, 2021
Solon bats for permanent field offices for constitutional bodies
by Filane Mikee Cervantes on October 21, 2021
MANILA – A lawmaker on Wednesday said it is necessary to construct distinct field offices for constitutional bodies separate from the local executive and legislative offices to show the constitutional independence and autonomy of these offices.... 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 Wilnard Bacelonia on May 15, 2023
Imee wants probe on alleged BSKE voters' registration fraud
by Wilnard Bacelonia on May 15, 2023
A senator announced on Tuesday that a resolution has been filed seeking to conduct an inquiry in aid of legislation into the alleged fraudulent voters' registration for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) in October. ... Read full article
by Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos on April 1, 2022
Duterte not keen to endorse pres’l candidate
by Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos on April 1, 2022
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday said he is not bent on endorsing any presidential candidate for the May 9, 2022 elections.... Read full article
by Lade Jean Kabagani on September 30, 2021
Newly registered voters may post selfies to get incentives
by Lade Jean Kabagani on September 30, 2021
MANILA – The Vote Pilipinas, a non-partisan group partnering with the Commission on Elections (Comelec), on Wednesdasy said it will give incentives to those who will participate in its social media voter registration campaign dubbed the "Magrehistro ... Read full article
by Joyce Ann L. Rocamora on August 26, 2021
Overseas voters' registration ends on Sept. 30: DFA
by Joyce Ann L. Rocamora on August 26, 2021
MANILA – The deadline to register as overseas voter is on September 30, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reminded Filipinos who will be abroad from April 10 to May 9, 2022.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on October 18, 2021
Comelec extends sign-up hours, days in some areas
by Ferdinand Patinio on October 18, 2021
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has extended the hours and add Saturday for voter registration in some areas including Metro Manila starting October 16.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on November 17, 2021
Comelec issues rules on gun ban during election period
by Ferdinand Patinio on November 17, 2021
MANILA – The gun ban will take effect on January 9 until June 8 next year, the election period for the May 9 polls, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said.... Read full article
by Priam Nepomuceno on March 23, 2022
Lacson eyes single financing facility for MSMEs
by Priam Nepomuceno on March 23, 2022
MANILA – Partido Reporma standard-bearer Sen. Panfilo "Ping" Lacson on Wednesday said he is looking at the possibility of having a single financing facility to provide assistance to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) severely hit by the coro... Read full article

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