Extended voting hours and incentivized vaccination of poll workers were among the recommendations of educators to ensure that the May 2022 elections will be safe from the threat of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). (AFP / MANILA BULLETIN) In a virtual forum entitled "COVID-Proofing the 2022...
Petitioners of the case seeking the cancellation of presidential aspirant Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. 's certificate of candidacy (COC) said on Friday, Dec. 3 that he "has not satisfied" the judgment stated in his 1995 tax evasion case. MB Bongbong Marcos COC In a statement provided by...
The trusted build or the entire automated election system (AES) software that will be used in the 2022 national and local elections was completed on Friday, Dec. 3. Comelec/MB "We have already completed our trusted build. The entire software, AES software for the 2022 national and local elections...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Rowena Guanzon clarified on Thursday, Dec. 2 that applying for an exception on the ban on bearing, carrying, and transportation of firearms during the election period is through Comelec, not the Philippine National Police (PNP). Comelec/MB "Application...
Opposition Senator Leila de Lima said that the issue in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) should be part of the top five platforms of presidential and senatorial candidates in the 2022 elections. The senator mentioned that this would prove their priority to protect national interests over their own....
Presidential aspirant Sen. Christopher "Bong" Go said in deep contemplation on his presidential bid as he admitted that it might not yet be his time to become the country's leader. "At present, I continue to seek guidance from the Divine Being for I believe that the Presidency is a matter of...
Presidential aspirant Sen. Christopher "Bong" Go said on Thursday, Nov. 25 that while he does provide suggestions to President Duterte when making decisions, he clarified that the President always has the final say. Senator Bong Go (standing) and President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang photo). The...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) Second Division stood by its decision to provide an extension for Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., to submit his verified answer in relation to the summons issued for the petition seeking the cancellation of his certificate of candidacy (COC). Comelec/MB In...
Opposition Senator Leila De Lima said on Saturday, Nov. 20 that the law which allowed substitution of candidates became an "opportunistic" tool in the hands of "party hoppers" in ways that the public has never seen before. Senator Leila de Lima (Senate of the Philippines) In a statement, De Lima...
Using his "global celebrity stature", presidential aspirant Sen. Manny Pacquiao said on Thursday, Nov. 18 that he will lure foreign direct investments (FDIs) to the Philippines and provide jobs for the country's poor. Senator Manny Pacquiao2 Pacquiao mentioned he has at least 10 international...
Anytime, anywhere. Senator Manny Paquiao in suit thumbsup "Although I'm not in a position to judge anyone on this issue, I am willing to undergo drug test anytime and anywhere," Pacquiao said. In a statement, he also urged his fellow presidential bets to do the same. "Mas maganda kung hair follicle...
Should he win as president, aspirant Senator Christopher “Bong” Go said that he would prioritize putting the economy on track so that it will return to its pre-pandemic level by pursuing a path towards rapid and inclusive economic recovery in his first 100 days. 16BONG Go made the statement...