Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Friday, October 27 stressed the importance of maintaining peace and order during the upcoming barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (BSK) elections, as well as during the nation’s observance of the All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day next week. In...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Friday, October 27 urged the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to guarantee that the traveling public will have a safe and hassle-free travel experience during the extended holiday period. Gatchalian said the DOTr ought to make sure that passengers using air,...
As part of its commitment to ensuring the orderly conduct of the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE), the Department of Education (DepEd) will be deploying around half a million teachers and personnel for poll duties. (Photo from DepEd Philippines Facebook page) “Our...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday, October 26 urged the Department of Energy (DOE) and all distribution utilities, such as the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), to ensure ample power supply in the upcoming barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections, particularly in areas declared by the...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Thursday, Oct. 26 assured that the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) cannot in any way be used for electioneering or other partisan political activities “Sa atin pong mga kababayan, kahit sino pong mangako sa inyo na kayo’y...
The Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) is expecting around 1.6 million passengers during this year's long break due to the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) and the observance of the All Saints and All Souls Days next week. PITX Corporate Affairs and Government...
Police raided on Wednesday, Oct. 25, a warehouse in Navotas City where vote-buying was allegedly being held, resulting in the arrest of a woman who became the first to be apprehended for the election offense in Metro Manila. Police Brig. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez, Jr., director of the...
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is expecting around 1.4 million passengers as Filipinos begin their exodus to take advantage of the long weekend for the barangay elections and All Saints and All Souls Days next week. PPA General Manager Jay Daniel Santiago said they have started the...
The Metro Rail Transit-3 (MRT-3) is ready to accommodate commuters during the expected influx of passengers for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) and All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days. Department of Transportation Assistant Secretary Jorjette Aquino said the MRT-3 operations...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has forged a data-sharing agreement with the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to further improve response and strategic plan of action to ensure a peaceful and credible barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE). PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda, Jr. said...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) will be deploying around 800 policemen, including members of the elite Special Action Force (SAF), to the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to serve as augmentation force for the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE). Aside...
Police Brig. Gen. Joel B. Doria, director of the Police Regional Office 4B, has directed all police commanders in the region to intensify the security measures for the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE). At the same time, he said the same security measures will be extended for...
