The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced on Wednesday, Aug. 30 that a special election will be conducted on Dec. 9 for the Negros Oriental Province's third legislative district. In a statement, Comelec said that the special poll fill the vacancy in the House of Representatives (HOR) created...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday, Aug. 28, said it is bracing for an “intense” Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Election (BSKE). Aspirants for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) are filing their Certificates of Candidacy (COCs) at the Amoranto Sports Complex...
Aspirants for the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) were urged not to bring a crowd when they file their Certificate of Candidacy (COC). Aspirants for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) are filing their Certificates of Candidacy (COCs) at the...
Despite the surge in the number of aspirants, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said the first day of the weeklong filing of Certificates of Candidacy (COC) for the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) was generally “peaceful.” Aspirants for the Barangay and...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced Tuesday, Aug. 22, that it is set to implement a money ban and a total ban on the distribution of "ayuda" and other assistance in relation to the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) on Oct. 30. Commission on Elections (Comelec)...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said that residents from calamity-stricken areas will still be given the chance to vote in the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) on Oct. 30. In an effort to carry on with their daily routines, residents in the flooded areas resort to...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) En Banc has denied the Motion for Reconsideration filed by An Waray party-list in relation to the decision of the Second Division to cancel the party-list's registration. MB file photo In a 28-page resolution issued by Comelec, promulgated on Aug. 14, the...
“Nobody knew who I was before McDonald’s." Thus, recounted George T. Yang who pioneered the fastfood chain business in the Philippines which catapulted him to fame and fortune. McDonald's Philippines Master Franchisee George T. Yang Now one of the country’s best-known tycoons, he fondly...
SM Supermalls has partnered up with the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for the pilot testing of the mall voting scheme for the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) on Oct. 30. SM Supermalls Senior Vice President for Operations Bien Mateo (from left), Commission on Elections...
Should the Commission on Elections (Comelec) be obligated to conduct an automated Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) in 2025, the pilot testing in October would ensure the poll body's preparedness for it, its top official said. Participants cast their vote during the automated...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) chairman George Garcia on Monday, August 7, suggested to a Senate committee to put additional qualifications to ensure that party-list nominees are true members of marginalized sectors. Comelec Chairman George Garcia (MB File Photo) Garcia stressed...
# Business lauds comprehensive SONA The private sector seemed to agree with President Marcos that “the state of the economy is sound and improving” and lauded the comprehensive report to the nation, but disagreed with the president on how to further ease doing business in the country, stating...
