President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has formed a team that will look into issues arising from the implementation of the Supreme Court's Mandanas-Garcia ruling. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. meets with the League of Cities of the Philippines in Malacañang on Tuesday, Aug. 2,...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has ordered the full resumption of work for all offices and departments at their main office situated in the Palacio del Gobernador’s Ground, 7th and 8th Floors starting August 4. Comelec/MB "All officials and employees situated therein are directed to report...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Garcia has officially assumed his post Wednesday, August 3. Comelec Chairman George Garcia (Ali Vicoy/MB) He assumed his post a day after he took his oath. On Wednesday, Garcia already presided his first en banc session as chairman which was...
John Rex Laudiangco will remain as the acting spokesperson of the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Comelec/MB Comelec Chairman George Garcia issued a memorandun on Wednesday, August 3 renewing the designation of Laudiangco. "You are to retain your designation as Acting Spokesperson of this...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has reset the Election Registration Board hearings in areas affected by the recent magnitude 7 earthquake. Comelec/MB "In the areas of CAR and Region 1 the August 1 hearing has been extended and will be reset on August 15, 2022," Comelec Acting Spokesperson...
The National Citizens Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel) welcomed the appointment of George Garcia as chairman of the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Photo Namfrel FB In an interview, Namfrel Secretary General Eric Alvia said they welcome the appointment of Garcia as this allows "continuity...
The handcrafted bags house the hotel’s signature mooncakes To celebrate Filipino creativity and craftsmanship, Conrad Manila unveils its collaborative effort with fashion and design powerhouse Rags2Riches for the coming Mid-Autumn Festival with the theme of “Prosperity.” This year’s...
CEBU CITY -- There will be no more lockdowns in Cebu. Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia gave this assurance amid the first confirmed case of monkeypox in the country. “Diseases are here to stay. The challenge is to boost our immune system, to ensure that we protect ourselves. But never again should there...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) Employees Union on Monday, August 1, welcomed the appointment of George Garcia as Chairman of the poll body. Newly appointed Comelec Chairman George Garcia (Ali Vicoy/MB) In a statement, the Comelec EU described Garcia as a "brilliant election lawyer and an...
George Garcia, the newly appointed Commission on Elections (Comelec) chairman, has assured the public that he will remain impartial and independent. Newly appointed Comelec Chairman George Garcia (Ali Vicoy/MB) "Rest assured that I will remain impartial and independent as a Comelec Chairman," he...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has tapped former Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner George Erwin Garcia as the poll body's new chairman. Former Elections Commissioner George Garcia (Photo Comelec FB) Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles announced Garcia's designation on...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said that the implementation of big-ticket infrastructure projects should remain under the national government despite the Mandanas ruling. Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangadaman said in an interview with reporters that the national government is...
