The Commission on Elections (Comelec) may not be able to release the official list of candidates in the May 2022 polls on Dec. 15. Comelec/MB In an online press briefing, Comelec Spokesman James Jimenez explained that there are still motu propio petitions against certain candidates, which have not...
An official of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said the petition seeking to postpone the May 2022 polls is unlikely to prosper. Comelec/MB "I think you are going by the fact that the Comelec does have the authority to suspend the conduct of elections. But the petition itself just on the...
A proper send-off for Daniel Craig and the birth of something new Daniel Craig as James Bond figuring out one of his final tasks Right off the bat, you’ll be greeted by a stirring event that leads to an interesting backstory. In “No Time To Die,” James Bond has left active service and is...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Tuesday, Dec. 7 that while it agrees with the recent pronouncement of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on the prohibition on the conduct of political rallies, the problem lies with who will be enforcing it. (AFP FILE / MANILA...
How can a candidate even be accosted for premature campaigning if it's already the campaign period? Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez answers questions from the media during a press briefing at the Comelec office at Intramuros, Manila.(photo by Ali Vicoy) Commission on Elections (Comelec)...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said party-list groups denied registration may avail of legal remedies. Comelec/MB "There are legal remedies for this. Rallying in the streets is probably not a legal remedy," Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez said in a press briefing in Manila on Monday, Dec....
Although political aspirants are still allowed to withdraw their certiticates of candidacy (COCs), the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said dragging the matter is not conducive to orderly elections. "If the candidate makes an announcement, one would expect that people would react to the...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has appealed to those with pending cases to refrain from speaking about the case. Comelec/MB "We'd like to appeal to our petitioners, respondents, and anyone with any sort of action before the Comelec to please respect the rule of Pendente Lite. Refrain from...
Political aspirants beware. Comelec/MB The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday, Dec. 6 warned politicians not to fall for a scam of con artists who are claiming they can rig the poll results. "Over the weekend. We have gotten a lot of reports of people trying to run a con. Telling...
Three members of K-pop superstars BTS arrived in South Korea early morning on Dec. 6 after wrapping up their concert in Los Angeles and appearances. Jimin, Jin and Jungkook arrived at Incheon International Airport Terminal 2 and were met by fans at the arrival hall. BTS at the Jingle Ball tour in...
Daniel Craig will star in his fifth and final James Bond film “No Time to Die,” which will open in Philippine cinemas on Dec. 15. “In No Time To Die,” Bond has left active service and is enjoying a quiet life in Jamaica. However, his peace is short-lived when his old friend Felix Leiter...
LeBron James (AFP) Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has cleared the NBA's Covid-19 safety protocols with two negative tests, the league said Thursday. "Following two negative PCR tests conducted more than 24 hours apart, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has cleared the NBA’s...
