Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian ensured that China will not interfere in the Philippines' election on May 9, 2022, saying the Asian giant is not in the business of meddling in the internal affairs of other countries. Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian (Screenshot...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Friday, March 4, emphasized that it is a constitutional and independent body. This, after the poll body was asked by the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) to end its partnership with news website Rappler. On Feb. 24, Comelec inked a memorandum of...
From physical installations to virtual activities, Art Fair Philippines 2022 promises a hybrid experience National Arts Month may be over but the creative spirit continues as Art Fair Philippines 2022 launches a series of online and onsite events happening not just in Manila, but other locations in...
Catholic priests won’t be committing any election offense if they endorse a particular candidate in the May 2022 polls, according to poll lawyer Romulo Macalintal. Photo courtesy Romulo Macalintal Macalintal said this after some quarters questioned the move of some priests to endorse a particular...
A group of education workers urged the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to further discuss the compensation of teachers who will serve in the upcoming May 2022 elections. (ALI VICOY / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines, in a statement issued Friday,...
After poll watchdog Kontra Daya pointed out that the country's party-list system continues to be hijacked by the rich and powerful, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Friday, March 4, that they follow guidelines in approving groups. Comelec/MB Commissioner Aimee Ferolino said that amid...
The virtual voter education campaign of Democracy Watch Philippines dubbed as Vote Right 2022 has earned the support of the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Screenshot Comelec FB Comelec Acting Chairman Socorro Inting believes such an approach is fitting and effective in reaching the greatest...
The suspension of the Commission on Elections' (Comelec) rule requiring volunteer groups to acquire permits before conducting in-person election activities will only apply to the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), the poll body's acting chair said on Friday, March 4. Comelec/MB Acting Comelec...
CEBU CITY — A movement has been formed here to help boost the candidacies not just of local candidates but also that of Vice President Leni Robredo. The LeniAceJunjun Kami is composed of at least 30 groups coming from various sectors, said Emmanuel Mongaya, convenor of the movement. Cebu Vice...
The post-May 2022 election scenario in the country must be "colorless", Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (CMD) chairperson and vice presidential bet Sara Duterte said on Thursday, March 3. Vice presidential candidate Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte speaks to her supporters in Balayan, Batangas on...
Ruffy Biazon and running mate Artemio Simundac topped a survey for mayor and vice mayor in Muntinlupa, respectively. Polling firm Publicus Asia released on March 2 its Pahayag NCR Election Tracker Survey for mayor and vice mayor in the 17 local government units (LGUs) in Metro Manila. (From left)...
Instead of tying the hands of the next administration with a major policy shift, the government should fast-track the implementation and distribution of the P2.5-billion allocation for financial subsidy and fuel vouchers to qualified utility vehicles rather than tinker with provisions of the Oil...
