The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said it has already received the Statement of Withdrawal of Senatorial aspirant and broadcaster Noli De Castro for the May 2022 polls. Comelec/MB "The Commission on Elections confirms its receipt on Oct. 13, 2021 of the Statement of Withdrawal of Senatorial...
Can a mere declaration of aspirants of their willingness to be substituted enough ground to declare them a nuisance bet? Comelec/MB For Commission on Elections (Comelec) spokesperson James Jimenez its not. "A mere declaration to the contrary, in my opinion, wouldn't be sufficient to overcome the...
Those running in the May 2022 polls better be careful in accepting campaign donations. Comelec/MB The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said contributions from foreigners and foreign corporations are prohibited. "Foreigners cannot contribute to any Filipino candidate," Comelec Commissioner Rowena...
An official of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said voter registration is necessary and cannot be made automatic for those turning 18 years old. Comelec/MB "Registration is necessary to determine a person's eligibility to vote in local elections," Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez said in a...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has cancelled the certificates of candidacy (COCs) of independent candidate Arlene Josephine Butay. Comelec/MB Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez said Butay submitted two COCs. "The Law Department cancelled the COCs of Arlene Josephine Butay (IND) who filed...
ONE FOR THE ROAD James Deakin Let me just start by saying that, in my humble opinion, I think Ramon Ang has done more for our country than any other private or corporate citizen, especially during the pandemic. I’m not sure if that is factually correct, but it is how I––and I’m sure most...
Their grief could be felt across social media. Talking about JaDine fans wailing in unison after photos of their idol Nadine Lustre holding hands with a man that is certainly not James Reid went viral recently. Note that Nadine is yet to actually admit to anything. But it doesn’t matter...
Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao will lead a hefty number of sports icons and personalities who are seeking political seats for the May 2022 elections. The likes of Manny Pacquiao (from right), Richard Gomez, James Yap, and Alvin Patrimonio will be gunning for political seats in the May 2022...
The popular UK actor has bowed out of the running in taking the mantle of Agent 007. In a recent interview, actor Idris Elba firmly said, “No, I’m not going to be James Bond.” This was his answer when pressed by ITV London at the opening gala of the London Film Festival last Wednesday. ...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said it has been very fair in handling parties during the filing of the certificates of candidacy for the May 2022 polls. Comelec/MB "I'd like to point out to everyone that we have been very fair in handling all the parties, and all the parties have received...
While nearly 200 partylist groups may have already filed their certificates of nomination and acceptance (CONA), the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said not all have been accredited for the May 2022 polls. Comelec/MB "Not all those who filed their CON-CAN are accredited. There are those not yet...
Artists from the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia come together for a must-see stage production both on-site and online Look through the western skies, as that song goes, and you’ll find theater fans giddy Elphaba to see flying high again, Christine singing to the Phantom, and the sun rising on...
