Here are some fast facts about the May 9, 2022 polls. Comelec/MB There are 67.4 million registered voters in the May 9 polls, 65.7 million are local voters while 1.7 million are overseas. Data from the Commissiin on Elections (Comelec) also showed that of the 65.7 million voters who are registered...
The long wait is over. Filipino voters will finally get to cast their vote on Monday, May 9, for the National and Local Elections. Comelec/MB More than 65 million voters are expected to troop to different polling precincts to elect the successor of President Duterte, who will lead the country in...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Saturday, May 7, said that all of its teaching and non-teaching personnel are now ready for the upcoming May 2022 national and local elections. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) “Handa na po ang ating mga guro at ang DepEd para sa darating na Lunes,...
The Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV), on Friday, May 6, said that they are expecting a high voter turnout in the May 2022 polls. “Ako ay very positive at very optimistic kaya ang iniisip ko nyan ay aabot tayo ng 85 percent sa voter surge (I am very positive and very...
Nearly 50,000 local absentee voting accomplished ballots have already been received by the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Comelec/MB As of May 5, the partial report of the Comelec showed that the number of LAV accomplished ballots received by the Reception and Custody Units was already at...
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) called for the ringing of church bells on May 9 upon the opening of voting precincts at 6 a.m. for ten minutes. CBCP/MB CBCP President Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David said "this is to remind our faithful to exercise their civic duty as...
Despite the “slight increase” in Metro Manila’s Covid-19 growth rate, a health reform advocate said that the occurrence of another Covid-19 surge before the May 2022 polls remains less likely. (Unsplash) Health reform advocate and former special adviser of the National Task Force (NTF)...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has received more than 9,105 local absentee voting accomplished ballots as of Sunday, May 1. Comelec/MB The partial report on the number of LAV accomplished ballots received by the Reception and Custody Units are as follows: Philippine Army (926), Philippine...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) reminded all local government units (LGUs) and political bets to strictly enforce the minimum public health standards (MPHS) to deter the upsurge of Covid-19. “We are calling LGUs to strictly enforce the Comelec resolution 10732 that sets...
Unopposed candidates in the May 2022 polls are not automatic winners. Comelec/MB This is because an unopposed candidate needs at least one vote in order to win. Former Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Luie Guia explained the reason for this. "Kailangan 'elected' talaga siya. Pag wala...
The Church People-Workers Solidarity (CWS) has asked voters to consider candidates in the May 2022 polls that prioritize and advance the labor agenda. Church People-Workers Solidarity FB The group noted how in previous elections, national candidates have made bold promises of abolishing all forms...
The three-day local absentee voting for the May 2022 polls starts Wednesday, April 27. Comelec/MB Under the LAV, government officials and employees; personnel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and Philippine National Police; as well as members of the media, including their technical and...
