The Commission on Elections (Comelec) Second Division has denied the petition of Danilo Lihaylihay seeking to declare presidential aspirant Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., a nuisance candidate. (MANILA BULLETIN file photo) Comelec spokesman James Jimenez said on Saturday, Dec. 18 that in the...
As promised, Vice President Leni Robredo made an impromptu visit to Bohol on Friday, Dec. 17 to assess the situation there after typhoon "Odette" barreled through the province. (Photo from Leni Gerona Robredo's Facebook) She took to Facebook to raise awareness about the current hardships of...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) second division said on Thursday, Dec. 16 that no further proceedings shall be taken in connection to the petition seeking the cancellation of presidential aspirant Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. 's certificate of candidacy (COC). (MANILA BULLETIN file...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) released on Wednesday, Dec. 15 resolutions containing a set of guidelines for the accreditation of domestic and international observers and media practitioners for the 2022 polls. Comelec/MB Resolution No. 10740, states that Philippine and foreign nationals,...
Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi on Wednesday said the Partido ng Demokratikong Pilipino-Laban (PDP-Laban) wing which he leads will remain the dominant party despite President Duterte’s decision to withdraw from the senatorial race and Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go’s move to drop his presidential...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Tuesday said he is saddened by President Duterte’s decision to withdraw from the senatorial race in the upcoming May 2022 elections. Go issued the statement after the Commission on Elections (Comelec) confirmed that the President formally withdrew his...
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go formally withdrew his candidacy for president on Tuesday, Dec. 14 at the Commission on Elections (Comelec) office. Senator Christopher "Bong" Go at the Comelec office on Tuesday, Dec. 14. (Ali Vicoy / MANILA BULLETIN) Go personally withdrew his certificate of candidacy...
Presidential aspirant Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson on Monday said the Commission on Elections' (Comelec) move to verify the YouTube accounts of candidates for the May 2022 elections is a "much-needed and welcome move." Lacson, standard bearer of Partido Reporma, said social media platforms have...
Comelec/MB The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has approved the notice of award for its supplier of ballot boxes and the provider for the warehouse facility for official ballots. The poll body awarded the “supply and delivery of ballot boxes” that will be used in next year’s general...
Comelec/MB The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said it will coordinate with YouTube to verify the official accounts of election candidates in the said popular video sharing platform. "We will be working with YouTube to add a verified badge for official candidates that submit their official...
Presidential aspirant Senator Manny Pacquiao on Sunday urged the Senate to expedite the passage of the measure that would mandate the registration of Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) cards before Congress goes on a Christmas break. Pacquiao has filed Senate Bill No. 388 or the proposed SIM...
Senatorial aspirant and Sorsogon governor Francis “Chiz” Escudero said the province is joining the rest of the world in celebrating the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day as declared by the United Nations (UN) to raise awareness on the need for strong, equitable and resilient health systems...
