The Department of Tourism (DOT) has mobilized resources to assist 529 tourists stranded in various regions of the country due to disruptions caused by Severe Tropical Storm “Kristine”. In the DOT's latest advisory issued on Friday, Oct. 25, regional offices reported the highest number of...
Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte (Rep. Villafuerte's office) Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte has welcomed the release of the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of Republic Act (RA) No. 11996, or...
Comelec Chairman George Garcia (Screenshot from Facebook Live) House Deputy Majority Leader Ang Probinsyano Party-list Rep. Alfred delos Santos has warned those allegedly seeking the impeachment of Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George...
Senate Majority Leader Francis ‘Tol’ Tolentino praised the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for the quality of its preparations for the 2025 mid-term elections, including the first parliamentary polls in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). “I am glad to hear from...
A remote island surrounded by the ocean, with a perpetual sea breeze perfuming the surroundings. In words, Isla Esteban seems like an idyllic place, a refuge for anyone seeking peace through beautiful horizons and the simplicity of humble living. But in the middle of it lies a barren land, with...
CEBU CITY – An influential political clan in Danao City, Cebu is backing the candidacy of a philanthropist, who is going up against the formidable incumbent Gov. Gwen Garcia. THE Durano clan led by its patriarch Danao City Vice Mayor Ramon ‘Nito’ Durano III (third from right)...
Comelec Chairman George Erwin Garcia (Comelec's Facebook page) Amid the threat posed by private armies, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is set to deputize members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of the...
CEBU CITY – This city has a new mayor. After serving as acting mayor for several months, Raymond Alvin Garcia took his oath as full-fledged chief executive on Wednesday, October 9. MAYOR Raymond Alvin Garcia holds his first press conference as full-fledged chief executive of Cebu City on...
Apollo Quiboloy (Facebook) The Commission on Elections (Comelec) explained on Wednesday, Oct. 9, that the ongoing issue concerning the legitimacy of embattled church leader Apollo Quiboloy’s political party will not be a basis for the...
The Palacio del Gobernador, which houses the Commission on Elections (Comelec) (MANILA BULLETIN) A total of 183 Filipinos have filed their Certificates of Candidacy (COCs), while 190 organizations have submitted their respective Certificates of Nomination...
CEBU CITY – While there were expected maneuverings, twists and surprises sprung up during the final day of the filing of Certificates of Candidacy in the province of Cebu on Tuesday, October 8. CEBU Gov. Gwen Garcia, who is seeking reelection, and her running mate, provincial board member Glenn...
Alice Guo An election offense case will be added to the string of cases that dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo is facing after the Commision on Elections (Comelec) resolved to adopt the recommendation of its law department to file a...