There are currently four pending petitions against presidential aspirant Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. before the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Comelec/MB In an online press briefing on Thursday, Nov. 18, Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez said the petitions are for the cancellation of his...
K-pop superstars BTS left for Los Angeles today (Nov. 17) for a slew of performances including their first in-person concert in two years. BTS arrived at Incheon International Airport past noon on Nov. 17 for their flight. Fans were there to get a glimpse of the group while Korean media outlets...
Twenty-two aspirants for national posts withdrew their certificates of candidacy (COCs) for the May 2022 polls. Comelec/MB Based on the list of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) they are the following: Manuel de Castro (senator), Raquel Castillo (vice president), Antonio Valdes (president),...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said aspirants in the May 2022 polls may still withdraw their certificates of candidacy (COCs) for as long as its done before Election Day. Comelec/MB Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez, however, said that voluntary withdrawals cannot be substituted....
Nadine Lustre recently opened up about the things she went through after her breakup with longtime partner James Reid. In an interview on husband-and-wife musicians Jim Bacarro and Saab Magalona's podcast, the 28-year-old actress-singer admitted that it took her a while before she got over her...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is looking to hold a "primary" debate among presidential bets in January next year. Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez answers questions from the media during a press briefing at the Comelec office at Intramuros, Manila.(photo by Ali Vicoy) In a press briefing,...
As far as the administrative process of the petition seeking the cancellation of the certificate of candidacy (COC) of presidential aspirant Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is concerned, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Thursday, Nov. 11 it will take two or three weeks to be handled....
The final list of candidates for the May 2022 polls may be known by December. 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) Spokesperson James Jimenez...
The system for substituting aspiring candidates in the elections is being taken advantage of, the spokesperson of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Thursday, Nov.11. Commission on Elections spokesperson James Jimenez (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) "I completely agree. It's clear that the...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is not discounting the possibility of having an unprecedented number of withdrawals and substitutions in the May 2022 polls especially for national positions. Comelec/MB "I think at the national level, that is a very distinct possibility," Comelec Spokesperson...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will be open this Saturday, Nov. 13 to accommodate those who will file for withdrawal and substitution. Comelec/MB "The deadline (of filing) is Nov.15 which means that we are really starting to watch the proceedings starting tomorrow," Comelec Spokesperson...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said an aspirant whose certificate of candidacy (COC) has been cancelled cannot be substituted. Comelec/MB "If it is by cancellation of the COC, it is as if no COC was filed by the candidate. Therefore, there is no right to substitution that is attached,"...
