Do not idolize or applaud politicians who make problematic comments, particularly misogynistic and insensitive remarks on women, Malacañang said. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Mark Balmores) This after President Marcos branded disrespectful remarks of some politicians towards women as...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has ordered 2nd District Representative Ruwel Peter Gonzaga to explain the unwarranted sexual remarks he during one of his campaign activity. Gonzaga, who is running as a provincial governor in the province of Davao de Oro, was heard making lewd sexual...
South Korean acting President Han Duck-soo, center, speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the government complex in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, April 8, 2025. (Hong Hae-in/Yonhap via AP) SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea will hold a snap presidential election June 3 to choose Yoon...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) issued another show cause order to Pasig City congressional candidate lawyer Christian "Ian" Sia for a remark he made during a campaign sortie on April 3. (Photo from Christian "Ian" Sia Facebook page) This is Sia's second show cause order from the poll...
Malacañang has warned politicians over alleged use of the emergency cell broadcast system (ECBS) for political campaigning, saying it must not be abused. PCO Undersecretary Claire Castro (Betheena Unite) Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro pointed out that...
FPJ Panday Bayanihan party-list recently wooed voters during a rally in Daet, Camarines Norte. Approximately 12,000 Daeteños gathered at the grand rally of the FPJ Panday Bayanihan party-list featuring Sen. Grace Poe, first nominee Brian Poe, and second nominee Mark Patron. BRIAN Poe, FPJ...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has asked Mataas na Kahoy town Vice Mayor Jay Ilagan explain on Monday, April 7 his controversial remarks about rival Batangas gubernatorial candidate and former actress Vilma Santos-Recto. Mataas na Kahoy Vice Mayor Jay Ilagan (Photo from Jay Manalo Ilagan...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) issued a show cause order against Misamis Oriental Governor Peter Unabia over his derogatory remarks against nurses during a campaign event last April 3. Misamis Oriental Governor Peter Unabia. (Screenshot from Peter "Sr. Pedro" Unabia Facebook page) Comelec's...
More than 6,000 checkpoints have been set up across the country so far as the Philippine National Police (PNP) assured the public that it will exhaust all measure to make the May 12 midterm elections peaceful and orderly. PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil said their security preparations...
DAVAO CITY – The discovery of dozens of election paraphernalia in a private residence in Barangay Buhangin here has sparked concerns of electoral fraud from different sectors. ELECTION paraphernalia stored in a residential area on Saturday, April 5. (Keith Bacongco) Rumors circulated on...
DAVAO CITY – Dozens of what appeared to be Commission on Elections paraphernalia were discovered in a private residence on Santol St., Purok Santo Niño, Dumanlas, Buhangin, this city, on Saturday, April 5. COMELEC paraphernalia were stored in a private residence in Davao City on April 5....
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has warned against red-tagging and the airing of sexist remarks during the campaigns for the 2025 elections as it urged the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to enforce strictly the rules on election offenses. In a statement, the commission said: "The CHR...
