As part of their preparations for the May 2022 polls, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is set to conduct a mock elections before the year ends. Comelec/MB "We are tentatively scheduling a mock elections for the end of December," Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez said in a press briefing in...
The refurbishment of the vote counting machines (VCMs) that will be used in the May 2022 polls is almost done. Comelec/MB On Thursday, Commission on Elections (Comelec) Spokesperson James Jimenez reported that they've alresdy refurbished 99.6 percent of the VCMs. "That's 96,981 but we do have a...
Presidential aspirant Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Wednesday said he is “still in a state of shock” that he is now running for president in the upcoming May 2022 elections. Go, who initially filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) for vice president under the Partido ng Demokratikong...
Presidential aspirant and Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Wednesday said he is willing to undergo a complete drug test, saying the Filipinos have the right to know if a candidate is fit to lead the country. “Walang problema sa akin, anytime, ayoko lang makipagunahan sa kanila (I have no...
Presidential aspirant Senator Manny Pacquiao on Wednesday expressed his belief it is only fitting that the government goes after high-profile illegal drug traffickers and do its best to save the users. Asked to expound on his admission he tried using drugs when he was young and “naïve,”...
Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula has asked voters to study the track record and platform of candidates in the May 2022 elections. Cardinal Jose Advincula (Ali Vicoy/MB) “We pray that there will be a deep assessment of the programs and platforms of every candidate, as well as their track...
The camp of presidential aspirant Senator Manny Pacquiao on Tuesday released a copy of his drug test results which showed him negative of any substances prohibited by the World Boxing Council (WBC). Pacquiao’s camp said the test conducted on the boxing icon turned politician was conducted by the...
Ruling party Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) may yet try to "convert" Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio into supporting her father's bet for the presidency. Former Senator Bongbong Marcos and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio (Photo from Mayor Inday Sara Duterte’s...
The Board of Canvassers (BOC) will not raise the hands of winning candidates in the May 2022 polls as part of the health and safety protocols. Comelec/MB In Resolution No. 10731, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said during proclamation of the winning candidates, the BOC "shall not physically...
Former senator and incumbent Sorsogon Governor Francis ”Chiz” Escudero on Tuesday vowed to refile the bill that would make it mandatory for all government officials and employees to sign a written permission or waiver in favor of the Office of the Ombudsman to look into their bank deposits here...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said other government agencies should also monitor possible health protocol violations during the public rallies of political aspirants in the May 2022 polls. Comelec/MB "Why is everyone being given a free pass? Isn't it we have other authorities that are...
President Duterte holds Ilocanos in high regard, contrary to a supposed "rumor" about him. President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang photo) The Chief Executive had this to say Monday, Nov. 22 as he led the inauguration of the completed projects at the General Santos City Airport. "Karamihan ng...
