The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced Monday, May 9, that it has launched an investigation into the reported violent incidents and inconsistencies that surfaced in social media and were being linked to the 2022 national and local elections. Comelec Commissioner George Erwin Garcia speaks...
The votes cast overseas have reached 32.37 percent as of 10 a.m. of Monday, May 9, Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Marlon S. Casquejo bared. Comelec Commissioner Marlon S. Casquejo (JEL SANTOS/MANILABULLETIN) As today is the last day for overseas voters to cast their votes, Casquejo...
At least 533 vote-counting machines (VCMs) and 216 secure digital (SD) cards were deemed defective by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on the day of the 2022 national and local elections on Monday, May 9. Photo courtesy Office of Comelec Chairman Saidamen Pangarungan Comelec Commissioner...
Exactly a day before Election Day, May 9, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Sunday, May 8, held the final testing and sealing (FTS) of vote-counting machines (VCMs) at around 170 polling precincts in Cotabato City. Teachers acting as members of the electoral board conduct the final testing...
The Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV), on Friday, May 6, said that they are expecting a high voter turnout in the May 2022 polls. “Ako ay very positive at very optimistic kaya ang iniisip ko nyan ay aabot tayo ng 85 percent sa voter surge (I am very positive and very...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Friday, May 6, reiterated the 7 p.m. voting deadline on Election Day. May 9, is extendable. Comelec Spokesperson James B. Jimenez (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) In an interview with CNN Philippines, Comelec Spokesperson James B. Jimenez said voting is from 6...
As Election Day, May 9, draws near, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Thursday, May 5, released the voting time for voters who are part of the vulnerable sectors. Teachers acting as members of the electoral board conduct the final testing and sealing of vote-counting machines (VCMs) at the...
A memorandum of agreement (MOA) was forged by the Commission on Elections (Comelec), the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP), and the Legal Network for Truthful Elections (LENTE) on Thursday, May 5. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Comelec Chairperson Pangarungan) The MOA seeks to educate the...
Broadcast journalist Raffy Tulfo emerged as the top senatorial pick based on the latest nationwide survey held by the independent group OCTA Research. The “Tugon ng Masa” survey was held from April 22 until April 25, covering only 2,400 male and female respondents aged 18 years and above who...
Over 37 million of the 65.7 million voters for the upcoming May 2022 polls fall under the "registered youth voters" population or the 18 to 41 years old age group, data from the Commission on Elections (Comelec) revealed. (MANILA BULLETIN) According to records obtained by Manila Bulletin, a total...
With only less than a week before election day, aspiring vice president Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan told voters to take a break from fake news-filled social media. Senator Francis 'Kiko' Pangilinan (Photo courtesy of Team Kiko Pangilinan) Pangilinan said taking a break from social networking...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) assured the public Wednesday, May 4, that it will thoroughly review the recommendation of the Department of Education (DepEd) to exempt from tax duties the allowance that will be given to teaching and non-teaching personnel who will render election duties....
