The Commission on Elections (Comelec) expects 65 million registered voters in the May 2022 polls. Comelec/MB In an online forum, Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez revealed that the number of registered voters at present is already nearing 63 million. "Our initial projections were 59 million but...
Sylvia Sanchez admitted she is among those who don't approve of her son Arjo Atayde's decision to enter politics. In fact, she is anxious about it. The award-winning actress told us in a recent virtual conference: "Kabado ako siyempre kasi alam naman natin kung gaano kagulo ang politika."...
Those running in the May 2022 polls may have to modify how they will conduct their campaign. Comelec/MB This, as the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said there will be "major changes" in the conduct of campaign. "I guess a lot of people will be in for some scrambling in terms of modifying how dey...
The voting simulation conducted by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on October 23 for the May 2022 polls had a low voter turnout. Comelec/MB In an online forum, Tuesday, Oct. 26, Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez revealed that the activity that they conducted at the San Juan Elementary School...
Fifty-three new party-list groups have been granted registration by the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Comelec/MB Based on the list released by the poll body on Monday the groups granted registration for the May 2022 polls as of Oct. 20, 2021 are: Photo courtesy Comelec The Comelec also...
Human rights lawyer Chel Diokno and reelectionist Senator Risa Hontiveros were among the opposition senatorial candidates who made it into the so-called “Magic 12” in the latest survey conducted by PUBLiCUS Asia Inc. Senator Risa Hontiveros and human rights lawyer Chel Diokno (Albert...
Despite the lack of resources and machinery, Vice President Leni Robredo thanked her supporters for the success of a “volunteer-driven” nationwide motorcade for hers and running mate Senator Kiko Pangilinan’s candidacies as president and vice president, respectively. (Vice President Leni...
As part of its preparatory activities for the May 2022 National and Local Elections, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) will conduct a voting simulation on Oct. 23 in San Juan Elementary School. Comelec/MB In a statement, the Comelec said one of the objectives of the activity is to determine the...
Vice President Leni Robredo on Thursday, Oct. 21, reminded her supporters and volunteers that pink isn’t just a color but a "way of life"--one that should inspire them to extend a helping hand to others in need. Robredo posted a two-minute video on her Facebook page asking supporters to live a...
The rehabilitation of war-torn Marawi is “a government commitment,” President Duterte said on Tuesday, October 19, as he deflected the gratitude of Maranaos and lamented that “some people” still criticize the government for it. President Rodrigo Duterte speaks during his “Talk to the...
At least three Catholic priests are running for a local post in the May 2022 polls. Retired Novaliches Bishop Teodoro Bacani (RCAM / Paul Guanlao / MANILA BULLETIN) Church-run Radio Veritas identified them as Fr. Granwell Pitapit of the Diocese of Libmanan, Fr. Emmanuel Alparce of the Diocese of...
The local support for Vice President Leni Robredo and her running mate Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan was further amplified after two more congressmen from Palawan joined the Liberal Party (LP) ahead of the May 2022 polls. Vice President Leni Robredo and Senator Francis Pangilinan (OVP) This...
