Candidates for the 2022 polls were urged by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to help local government units (LGUs) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) rid the streets of campaign materials. Comelec Commissioner Rey E. Bulay (JEL SANTOS/MANILA BULLETIN) Poll Commissioner...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Rey Bulay has recommended that Directors James Jimenez and Frances Arabe be temporarily relieved from any functions involving media relations and exposure after the Pilipinas 2022 Debates fiasco. Comelec/MB Bulay, who heads the task force investigating...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Rey E. Bulay believes that there was “lack of wisdom or something questionable” in the process of the poll body’s debates deal with Impact Hub Manila. (Photo courtesy of Comelec) “I agree, I agree with you, definitely,” he answered when asked...
Fourteen departments of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) have submitted their responses to the memorandum issued by poll Commissioner Rey E. Bulay in line with his investigation on the issue of the postponed debates. Comelec/MB Bulay said the poll body has a total of 20 departments, and six of...
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Sunday criticized Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Rey Bulay for threatening to sue individuals criticizing the poll body’s preparations for the May 2022 elections. Drilon said that as public servant, Bulay should not be overly sensitive to...
Mark Magsayo is back to business as he prepares for a training camp next month at the Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles, California in preparation for his first world title defense against former world champion Rey Vargas. WBC featherweight champion Mark Magsayo (Showtime Boxing) After spending a...
Newly appointed Commissioner George Garcia is now part of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) Second Division. Comelec/MB Garcia will join Commissioners Marlon Casquejo (presiding) and Rey Bulay (member). Commissioner Aimee Neri, on the other hand, will be part of the First Division which is...
Rey 'PJ' Abellana is now refuting an earlier statement he made concerning the ongoing spat involving his daughter Carla Abellana and her husband Tom Rodriguez. Where prior he said the issue stemmed from Tom getting involved in a "one night stand," Rey told "24 Oras," "wala naman din pong...
Mark Magsayo will put his World Boxing Council (WBC) featherweight belt on the line for the first time against former champion Rey Vargas reportedly in July. WBC featherweight champion Mark Magsayo (WBC) A report by BoxingScene.com disclosed that Vargas is in "advanced talks" with the Filipino...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Thursday, Feb. 24 that it will ask first for a written consent before entering private properties to remove unlawful election materials in relation to "Operation Baklas" that it's implementing. The Commission on Elections (Comelec) removes unlawful...
The membership of the two Divisions of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has been reorganized following the retirement of three of its commissioners. Comelec/MB Comelec Acting Chairperson Socorro Inting will now preside over the First Division, and Commissioner Aimee P. Ferolino will serve as...
Familiar faces came out in a new platform offered by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) called "e-rally" in its first set on Wednesday, Feb. 9. Comelec/MB Under Resolution No. 10730 or the Rules and Regulations Implementing Republic Act 9006 or the “Fair Elections Act”, through the Education...