Retired Philippine National Police (PNP) chief and senatorial aspirant Gen. Guillermo Eleazar did not shy away from stating that one of the reasons why he joined the senatorial slate of tandem Senator Panfilo Lacson and Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III is that he idolizes the former PNP...
Comelec/MB Political parties may still change their respective candidates for next year's general elections until Monday, Nov. 15. “The substitute of an aspirant who died, withdrew his candidacy, or was disqualified may file a COC (certificate of candidacy) for the Office affected on or before...
In a surprising turn of events, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go is new standard bearer of Pederalismo ng Dugong Dakilang Samahan (PDDS) while Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa has withdrawn his certificate of candidacy for president under PDP-Laban on Saturday, Nov. 13 at the Commission on...
The law does not prohibit two national post candidates from two different political parties to be a tandem, the Commission on Election said on Saturday, Nov. 13. Bongbong Marcos Sara Duterte In a tweet, Comelec Spokesman James Jimenez said that these two candidates can even campaign and endorse...
Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio has filed for substitution as one of the Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats' (Lakas-CMD) of former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo alleged "placeholders" withdrew her Certificate of Candidacy (COC), formalizing the mayor's vice presidential bid, the Commission...
Honoraria of teachers who will serve as Electoral Board (EB) and poll workers have been increased by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for the coming 2022 elections. (Photo from the Department of Education / MANILA BULLETIN) Based on the Election Service Reform Act (ESRA), the corresponding...
The lone senatorial aspirant of Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) withdrew his certificate of candidacy (COC) at the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Saturday, Nov. 13. media Marianito Roque, former Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) secretary, will reportedly be replaced by...
As the approach of Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio into the national election scene looms, it begs the question: can the presidential daughter substitute for the aforementioned "placeholders" of Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) of former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo who filed...
As far as the administrative process of the petition seeking the cancellation of the certificate of candidacy (COC) of presidential aspirant Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is concerned, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Thursday, Nov. 11 it will take two or three weeks to be handled....
A political analyst and professor from the University of Santo Tomas (UST) believes that "reluctant candidates" appeal to Filipino voters and have been a part of the Philippine political culture. (AFP / MANILA BULLETIN) In an interview with TeleRadyo, UST Professor Dennis Coronacion said Filipino...
In light of the longer voting hours in the 2022 elections, a group of education workers reiterated its demand for P10,000 poll service pay - especially for the chairpersons of the Electoral Board. Photo from DepEd The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) on Thursday, Nov. 11, said that the longer...
The system for substituting aspiring candidates in the elections is being taken advantage of, the spokesperson of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Thursday, Nov.11. Commission on Elections spokesperson James Jimenez (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) "I completely agree. It's clear that the...
