Opposition Senator Leila de Lima said that the issue in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) should be part of the top five platforms of presidential and senatorial candidates in the 2022 elections. The senator mentioned that this would prove their priority to protect national interests over their own....
There are already 65.5 million voters in the May 2022 polls, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said Thursday. Comelec/MB "As of today the projected number of voters for 2022 stands at 65.5 million," Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez said in a press briefing in Manila. "Throughout the entire...
As part of their preparations for the May 2022 polls, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is set to conduct a mock elections before the year ends. Comelec/MB "We are tentatively scheduling a mock elections for the end of December," Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez said in a press briefing in...
The refurbishment of the vote counting machines (VCMs) that will be used in the May 2022 polls is almost done. Comelec/MB On Thursday, Commission on Elections (Comelec) Spokesperson James Jimenez reported that they've alresdy refurbished 99.6 percent of the VCMs. "That's 96,981 but we do have a...
Presidential aspirant Sen. Christopher "Bong" Go said in deep contemplation on his presidential bid as he admitted that it might not yet be his time to become the country's leader. "At present, I continue to seek guidance from the Divine Being for I believe that the Presidency is a matter of...
Presidential aspirant Sen. Christopher "Bong" Go said on Thursday, Nov. 25 that while he does provide suggestions to President Duterte when making decisions, he clarified that the President always has the final say. Senator Bong Go (standing) and President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang photo). The...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) Second Division stood by its decision to provide an extension for Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., to submit his verified answer in relation to the summons issued for the petition seeking the cancellation of his certificate of candidacy (COC). Comelec/MB In...
Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula has asked voters to study the track record and platform of candidates in the May 2022 elections. Cardinal Jose Advincula (Ali Vicoy/MB) “We pray that there will be a deep assessment of the programs and platforms of every candidate, as well as their track...
The Board of Canvassers (BOC) will not raise the hands of winning candidates in the May 2022 polls as part of the health and safety protocols. Comelec/MB In Resolution No. 10731, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said during proclamation of the winning candidates, the BOC "shall not physically...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said other government agencies should also monitor possible health protocol violations during the public rallies of political aspirants in the May 2022 polls. Comelec/MB "Why is everyone being given a free pass? Isn't it we have other authorities that are...
Senatorial aspirant and lawyer Alex Lacson said on Sunday, Nov. 21, there is a need to show stronger stance in asserting the country’s sovereignty over the West Philippine Sea, a part of the South China Sea that China is claiming. Senatorial aspirant and lawyer Alex Lacson (BISErbisyong...
Opposition senatorial aspirants Jose Manuel 'Chel' Diokno and Teodoro 'Teddy' Baguilat Jr. visited San Pedro and Los Baños in Laguna province over the weekend to hold sectoral consultations, saying that these are important in effectively addressing the various concerns faced by Filipinos. Human...
