Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez (left) and Manila Bulletin's 'Thrillmaker' columnist Joee Guilas With only about three months to go before the country’s next national elections, one person who is certainly getting much media mileage is, naturally, Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez. A simple,...
The camp of aspiring president Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Monday, Feb. 28 expressed concern over the Commission on Elections' (Comelec) partnership with online news site Rappler regarding the upcoming May polls, calling it "very disturbing". Marcos Jr.'s campaign manager, former...
Malacañang clarified that the requirement for participants of election-related activities to present proof of complete vaccination only covers events taking place before the elections on May 9, 2022. Aerial shot of the huge crowd during Robredo’s campaign rally in Iloilo. (Team...
Presidential candidate Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s campaign manager on Monday, Feb. 28 said he was tasked to write a letter to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and other presidentiables to ask about the format of the poll body's debate ahead of time. Benhur Abalos, who recently resigned...
As organized political debates are deemed invaluable for the electorate, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is now accepting accreditation of independently organized debates. Candidates, through the conduct of debates, are given equal opportunity and venue to lay out their platforms and speak...
Seven people were arrested by the police for gun ban violation and possession of suspected shabu (methamphetamine hydrochloride) on Feb. 25 and 26 in Taguig. At about 6:10 p.m. on Feb. 25, the Taguig police arrested Zaldy Aguinaldo, 39, a tricycle driver, on Taal Street in Palar Village, Barangay...
FILIPINOS can do their part in upholding our democracy not only by voting for the right candidates but, in this age of technology, fighting disinformation that distorts people’s ability to make sound decisions, panelists in a virtual town hall discussion said Tuesday. During the launch of Vote...
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima expressed dismay over a local court's rejection of her very urgent motion seeking to allow participation in the Commission on Election’s (COMELEC) e-rally on Saturday, Feb. 26. Senator Leila de Lima is escorted by the police after attending a hearing at the...
Reelectionist Sen. Leila de Lima expressed dismay after a Muntinlupa court rejected her request to participate in the Commission on Elections' e-rally for candidates on Feb. 26. In an order dated Feb. 25, the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court Branch 204 denied De Lima’s very urgent motion to be...
The Pilipinas Debates 2022 will give the public a glimpse of how their candidates perform while under pressure, Commission on Elections (Comelec) Spokesperson James B. Jimenez said. Comelec/MB On Thursday, Jimenez said all the candidates have signified their commitment to join the debate organized...
Aspiring vice president Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio will not join the debate to be hosted by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) next month. Duterte-Carpio's spokesperson, Liloan, Cebu Mayor Christina Frasco, told reporters the vice presidential aspirant's team has not received any...
House Deputy Speaker Rufus Rodriguez on Friday called on President Dutete to immediately fill the still empty seats of the seven-member Commission on Elections (Comelec). In a statement, Rodriguez said the May 9 elections are "fast approaching" and the poll body now needs all the help it can get,...
