Although political aspirants are still allowed to withdraw their certiticates of candidacy (COCs), the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said dragging the matter is not conducive to orderly elections. "If the candidate makes an announcement, one would expect that people would react to the...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has appealed to those with pending cases to refrain from speaking about the case. Comelec/MB "We'd like to appeal to our petitioners, respondents, and anyone with any sort of action before the Comelec to please respect the rule of Pendente Lite. Refrain from...
Political aspirants beware. Comelec/MB The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday, Dec. 6 warned politicians not to fall for a scam of con artists who are claiming they can rig the poll results. "Over the weekend. We have gotten a lot of reports of people trying to run a con. Telling...
Three members of K-pop superstars BTS arrived in South Korea early morning on Dec. 6 after wrapping up their concert in Los Angeles and appearances. Jimin, Jin and Jungkook arrived at Incheon International Airport Terminal 2 and were met by fans at the arrival hall. BTS at the Jingle Ball tour in...
Daniel Craig will star in his fifth and final James Bond film “No Time to Die,” which will open in Philippine cinemas on Dec. 15. “In No Time To Die,” Bond has left active service and is enjoying a quiet life in Jamaica. However, his peace is short-lived when his old friend Felix Leiter...
LeBron James (AFP) Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has cleared the NBA's Covid-19 safety protocols with two negative tests, the league said Thursday. "Following two negative PCR tests conducted more than 24 hours apart, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has cleared the NBA’s...
James Reid and Nadine Lustre were recently spotted shopping at a popular furniture store. On the same day. They didn't go there together, though. According to some witnesses, the former couple was accompanied by their respective friends and loved ones. Nadine, specifically was with her family and...
Petitions for disqualification can be filed until proclamation. Comelec/MB Commission on Elections (Comelec) Spokesperson James Jimenez said this on Thursday, Dec. 2. He issued the statement in reply to a question on Twitter. The statement comes amid the filing of the second disqualification case...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said Senator Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go is still a presidential aspirant in the May 2022 polls. Comelec/MB In an interview on Wednesday, Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez explained that Go has yet to formally withdraw his certificate of candidacy (COC)....
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday, Dec. 1, welcomed the confirmation of Commissioner Rey Bulay by the Commission on Appointments (CA). Comelec/MB "The appointment of our new commissioner Rey Bulay...has been concluded and is now confirmed commissioner of the Comelec. So we welcome...
LeBron James (AFP) LeBron James was ruled out of the Los Angeles Lakers' clash with the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday after entering the NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocols, the team said. It was unclear if James had tested positive for the coronavirus or whether he had come into close contact...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said a nationwide cancellation of the May 2022 polls is unlikely. Comelec/MB This despite the threat of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). "Unlikely. When we say we cancel the elections, that means the conditions for free and fair...