Wearing face shield is a must in campaign events as the Commission on Elections (Comelec) deems it “a crucial cornerstone of minimum health protocols.” Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez answers questions from the media during a press briefing at the Comelec office at Intramuros, Manila.(photo...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) did not receive any application for a permit from the group of presidential candidate Leody De Guzman for their proclamation rally set for Tuesday, Feb. 8. Comelec/MB "Per records from NCR, they don't have any...they didn't receive any application for the...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday, Feb. 8, said it has not yet forged any concrete agreements with e-money transfer companies to track down vote-buying activities. Comelec/MB However, Comelec Spokesperson James B. Jimenez said the poll body is “trying to get something done” on...
Of the more than 65 million registered voters in the May 2022 polls, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said 56 percent are aged 41 years old and below. Comelec/MB Data from the Comelec showed those aged 18 to 41 years old totalled to 37,015,901. "That would account for 56 percent of the voting...
The petition of Tiburcio Marcos against presidential aspirant Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr has been dismissed by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) Second Division. Comelec/MB The matrix provided by the Comelec on Tuesday, Feb. 8, showed that the "petition has been dismissed." It added that...
More than 17 million ballots have already been printed for the May 2022 polls. Photo Comelec As of Feb. 7, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said 17,502,641 ballots have already been printed at the National Printing Office (NPO) in Quezon City. Of the said number, 60,000 for local absentee...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued cease and desist orders against five illegal online lending operators for conducting lending activities without prior authorization from the Commission. In an order issued February 3, the Commission En Banc directed Tacoloan, VCash, 365 Cash,...
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced that 89 out of 177 passed the January 2022 Sanitary Engineer Licensure Examination. (PRC / MANILA BULLETIN) Mapua University emerged as the top-performing school with a rating of 94.44. The successful examinees who garnered the five highest...
Pole vaulter EJ Obiena’s mother on Monday told the Senate Sports Committee, chaired by Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, that she lent money to the Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (Patafa) to help finance her son’s allowance after learning of the Olympian’s living conditions...
Instead of this month, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said the first round of debates for presidential and vice presidential bets may be held in March. Comelec/MB "It will push through although we may have a slight delay for the first round of our debates," Comelec - Education and...
The first night of the e-rally of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Feb. 8 will have presidential aspirants Manny Pacquiao, Norberto Gonzales, and Mangondato Faisal. Comelec/MB Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez said the three aspirants have already confirmed their participation. "All have...
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced Monday, Feb 7, that passers of the Criminologists Licensure Exam will have their online oathtaking on Feb. 19 and 26. (PRC / MANILA BULLETIN) Spearheaded by PRC NCR Morayta, PRC Legazpi, PRC lucena, PRC San Fernando, Pampanga; PRC Tacloban, PRC...
