Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Rey Bulay bared on Friday, April 22, that no information that will affect the upcoming May 2022 polls was accessed in the alleged Smartmatic data breach. Comelec Chairman Saidamen Pangarungan and Commissioner George Garcia during the walkthrough of the...
Aspiring vice president Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan has gained the support of five national artists, who also declared backing for Vice President Leni Robredo. ARTISTS' SUPPORT—National artists Virgilio Almario and Ryan Cayabyab raise the hands of vice-presidential candidate Sen. Francis...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Socorro Inting said on Friday, April 22, that Asian Institute of Management (AIM) for Leni's appeal is needless since the Commission en banc is well-aware of its mandate. MB file photo AIM for Leni which is composed of students, alumni, faculty, and...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has recognized the role of innovation in the country’s structural transformation and transition to high-income country status. In a statement, Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Karl Kendrick T. Chua said that transition to high-income country...
President Duterte said he is willing to help police officers who will have trouble in legitimate operations even after his presidency ends on June 30, 2022, but reminded them that they should stick to their duty. President Duterte speaks at the 43rd Commencement Exercises of the Philippine National...
A Chinese woman, who was abducted and forced to work as a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) concessioner, was rescued by Parañaque City police operatives on Wednesday, April 20. Col. Maximo Sebastian, city police chief, identified the victim as Qu Xuesong, 35. The city police chief said...
The May 2022 polls is already proving itself to be a notable juncture that will go down in the country's history as it is evident with the initial turnout of votes overseas, according to the Commission on Elections (Comelec). A 20-year-old first-time voter is visibly excited as she waits for her...
Xyrus Torres sank a triple from the right wing with 2.2 seconds remaining to lift Far Eastern University over National University, 59-57, in the UAAP Season 84 men's basketball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City Thursday, April 21. Xyrus Torres of Far Eastern University (UAAP Media...
The local Church will hold the Second National Mission Congress from April 17 to 24 to culminate the celebrations for the 500 Years of Christianity in the Philippines. Photo CBCP News With the theme “Gifted to Give,” the weeklong event is spearheaded by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the...
Suffrage is a right by citizens and even Indigenous Peoples (IPs) are not excluded from this, giving them every right to be able to cast their vote in the May 2022 elections. Photo by Noel Pabalate According Section 1of Article V of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, as long as you're not...
Reelectionist Pateros Mayor Miguel Ponce III grabbed the No. 1 spot in another survey for the May 9 local elections. Polling firm Publicus announced the results of its “Pahayag NCR Tracker” for April for mayor and vice mayor in the National Capital Region (NCR). Pateros Mayor Miguel Ponce III...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) First Division has denied the petition for disqualification filed by the group Pudno Nga Ilokano against presidential candidate Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., the last remaining disqualification case pending against him at the division level. Presidential...
