#LeniAngatSaLahat was the worldwide number one trending topic on social media platform on Twitter as Vice President Leni Robredo faced TV host Boy Abunda in his series of presidential interviews. Vice President Leni Robredo (OVP photo) #LetLeniSpeak and “VP Leni” were also among the top...
All local government units (LGUs) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) are compelled to strictly enforce the election-related provisions imposed by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) during the campaign period for the national candidates in the 2022 election starting on Feb. 8, Department of...
Aside from face mask, voters are required to wear face shield when they vote in the May 2022 polls. Comelec/MB "You cannot vote if you are not wearing face mask and unfortunately face shield," Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez said during the Kapihan sa Manila Bay forum on Wednesday, Jan. 26. "We...
There will be more polling precincts in the May 2022 polls. Comelec/MB Commission on Elections (Comelec) Spokesperson James Jimenez said they are looking to have 105,000 polling precincts in the upcoming polls which is higher than 2019 when the number was only at 80,000. "Right now, we don't have...
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said President Duterte has not yet shared with anyone the information that he holds about the people aiming to be his successor in Malacañang. He urged the public to be patient as the Chief Executive himself will make his revelations in due time. President...
Presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo said on Wednesday, Jan. 26, that the International Criminal Court (ICC), which has since deferred preliminary investigations into President Duterte’s bloody war on drugs, will be allowed in the country if she wins in the May 2022 polls. Vice...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Rowena Guanzon explained on Wednesday, Jan. 26 the reason why the First Division has not yet released its decision on the disqualification case filed against presidential aspirant Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr. Commissioner Rowena Guanzon (Photo from...
Let's get ready! There's another reason to celebrate next week. The Year of the Water Tiger is upon us, and what better way to celebrate it with some easy preparations you can do at home. Here are some ideas to get you started and even prepare the house to bring in good luck. Pixel-art Clean,...
The candidates of the warring factions of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino - Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) were given an opportunity to use the party name on the ballot for the May 2022 polls. Comelec/MB The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said this is a "temporary accommodation" as their case is...
Election lawyer Romulo Macalintal said on Wednesday, Jan. 26 that if the Commission on Elections (Comelec) could "brag" that it started printing the May 2022 ballots "way earlier" than the May 2019 polls, then there is no reason why it could not get clarification from the Supreme Court regarding...
Although not mandatory, skipping the Commission on Elections (Comelec) organized debates may not be a good idea for candidates for president and vice president in the May 2022 polls. Comelec/MB This as the poll body is planning to keep their podiums empty during the debate. "If a candidate refuses...
Overall travel demand strengthened in 2021 despite travel restrictions due to Omicron but it is far from normal in many parts of the world and the challenge for 2022 is to "normalize travel", according to International Air Transport Association (IATA) Director General Willie Walsh. media "Last...
