Comelec/MB The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has expressed openness to the recommendations of Israeli experts on how to conduct next year's general elections amid the threat of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). "At this stage, all suggestions will be considered," said Comelec spokesman James...
Organizations in the urban poor and social housing sector are set to launch "LENI Urban Poor" (LENI UP) coalition of federations and movements of community associations in support of Vice President Leni Robredo's bid for the presidency. (Vice President Leni Robredo/Facebook) In a statement, the...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Friday, July 30, said the implementation of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in the National Capital Region (NCR) will have an impact on the ongoing voter registration for the May 2022 polls. Comelec/MB "The return of NCR to a state of ECQ will...
“Retire a champion!” This advise from former Speaker and incumbent Davao del Norte Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez is neither meant for 2021 Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz nor eight-division boxing champion Senator Manny Pacquiao. Duterte with Alvarez Alvarez offered this counsel to President...
Vice President Leni Robredo is willing to face former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV to talk about the preparations for the May 2022 polls, her spokesperson said on Thursday, July 29. Vice President Leni Robredo and former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV (OVP/ Trillanes Facebook) Lawyer Barry...
Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV on Thursday, July 29, revealed that he has not met with Vice President Leni Robredo because she refused to talk about preparing for the 2022 national elections with him. Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV (Czar Dancel / MANILA BULLETIN) Robredo, he said, feels...
Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV “has always been a valued ally” of the opposition, Vice President Leni Robredo’s spokesman said on Thursday, July 29, as they are still open to working with him in a bid to come up with a united opposition for 2022 polls despite his latest tirade against...
Good news to those planning to register for the May 2022 polls. Comelec/MB The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday, July 28, released the updated list of Robinsons malls that will hold mall voter registration activities as well as their respective schedules. Here are the additional malls...
An official of the Liberal Party (LP) believes Vice President Leni Robredo has the political instincts on what’s she doing right now to build a united opposition in the 2022 polls. (Former Ifugao representative Teddy Baguilat Jr./Facebook) Former Ifugao Rep. Teddy Baguilat Jr., the party’s vice...
President Duterte urged Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade to consider running for senator in the 2022 elections, citing his accomplishments and expertise in leading the Department of Transportation (DOTr). President Duterte (MANILA BULLETIN/KING RODRIGUEZ/ PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO) Duterte made the...
In the closing stretch of his presidency, President Duterte has pledged to support his successor and pray for the next leader's success in pursuing programs that will further improve the lives of Filipinos. President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his sixth and final State of the Nation Address before a...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said voter turnout is in no way determinative of the validity of electoral exercises. Comelec/MB Still, the poll body expressed confidence that there will be a sizeable voter turnout in the May 2022 polls. “The Comelec remains confident of a sizable voter...
