The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is set to file a Motion for Reconsideration (MR) urging the Supreme Court (SC) to conduct the next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) three years after the upcoming BSKE in October. In a statement on Tuesday, July 18, sent to reporters, Comelec...
CAMP GEN. PACIANO RIZAL, Laguna – Police arrested a barangay chairman for selling unlicensed firearms during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Wakat, Nagcarlan, Laguna, on Saturday, July 15. A BARANGAY captain was arrested for unlicensed firearms in Barangay Wakat, Nagcarlan, Laguna. (Laguna...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia vowed on Monday, July 17 that there will be a level playing field as well as equal opportunities for all in relation to the poll body's procurement ventures for future elections. *(Photo courtesy of the Office of Comelec Chairman George...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC), in partnership with the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Malabon, conducted a mass casualty exercise to prepare for possible large-scale disasters. (Philippine Red Cross / Manila Bulletin) In a statement issued on Saturday, July 15, PRC said the simulation exercise was...
ILOILO CITY – A barangay chairman in Zarraga town, Iloilo province was arrested in a buy-bust operation on Friday, July 14. Police identified the suspect as Bernard Galache, 55, chairman of Barangay Inagdangan Centro. Galache was arrested after he sold suspected shabu to a police poseur-buyer....
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia said on Tuesday, July 11, that the poll body believes that internet voting for overseas Filipino absentee voters is legally tenable and defensible. *Commission on Election (Comelec) Commissioner George Garcia gives a speech during the...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia is hoping that the poll body would be allowed to nullify the entire voter list including the overseas Filipino voters after the 2025 polls. *Commission on Election (Comelec) Commissioner George Garcia gives a speech during the...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) will repurpose the equipment of 14 molecular laboratories to strengthen the blood facilities across the country. Â (Philippine Red Cross / Manila Bulletin) In a statement on Tuesday, July 11, PRC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard Gordon said the...
CAVITE – Carmona is now a component city of Cavite after the majority of plebiscite participants ratified its conversion from a municipality on Saturday, July 8. The municipal plebiscite board of canvassers said 30,363 voted “yes” while “1,016” voted “no” to cityhood. According to data...
GUIMBA, Nueva Ecija – Police seized illegal firearms and ammunition during the implementation of a search warrant against a barangay chairman here on Monday, July 3. MAP of Nueva Ecija with the municipality of Guimba highlighted. Gil Gamis, chairman of Barangay San Miguel, yielded an M16 rifle,...
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard Gordon expressed his support for the new Philippine tourism slogan, “Love the Philippines.” PH Red Cross Chairman and CEO Richard Gordon (Manila Bulletin file) Gordon, who popularized "Wow Philippines" as DOT chief...
There will be no changes with the Commission on Elections (Comelec) preparations for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections 2023 in October even after the Supreme Court (SC) declared unconstitutional the law postponing Dec. 5, 2022, BSKE, the poll body's top official said. "Nothing will...
