Can the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) be held simultaneously with the election of delegates for the proposed Constitutional Convention (ConCon) in October? Comelec Chairman George Erwin Garcia talks during a press conference at their office in Intramuros, Manila on Tuesday, Jan...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced on Thursday, Feb. 16 that it has approved of pilot testing of the Automated Elections System (AES) in three barangays for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) in October. Indelible ink is applied to a voter’s finger (MB FIle Photo)...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) strongly condemned the killing of an election officer on Monday, Feb. 13 who was shot in broad daylight along National Highway, Purok Libas, Brgy. Pinguiaman, Lambayong, Sultan Kudarat. (Photo courtesy of Comelec) In a statement sent by Comelec spokesperson...
Unlike in the May 2022 polls, for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Election (BSKE), the Commission on Elections (Comelec) decided that a person who will file a Certificate of Candidacy (COC) will immediately be considered a candidate. Preparations continue at the Commission on Election's...
A special election is not yet certain in Valenzuela City after First District Representative Rex Gatchalian vacated his post on Tuesday, Jan. 31, to be the new secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). Comelec Chairman George Erwin Garcia talks during a press conference...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) saw a high registration turnout during the last day of voter registration on Tuesday, Jan. 31. The situation at Cotabato City as of 9:34 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, the last day of the Commission on Elections' (Comelec) voter registration. (Photo courtesy...
Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Chairman George Erwin Garcia reiterated on Friday, Jan. 27 his warning to qualified voters not to intentionally register multiple times to avoid the possible penalty of 1 to 6 years of imprisonment. New registrants flock to the Comelec office in Arroceros, Manila...
Months before the scheduled Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) slated in October, the idea of automating the said polls was floated, something the top official of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) considers innovative. Teachers acting as members of the electoral board conduct...
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) is pushing for the imposition of higher taxes on luxury items, but not the “wealth tax”, to help address the country’s huge budget deficit. PCCI President George T. Barcelon raised this proposal in reaction to clamor to impose wealth tax,...
SYDNEY, Australia – Cardinal George Pell -- a giant of the Catholic Church who was accused and cleared of sexual abuse in Australia -- has died in Rome aged 81, a church official confirmed Wednesday. Cardinal George Pell (AFP/File) "It is with deep sadness that I can confirm His Eminence,...
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) said that a seven percent GDP growth in the domestic economy this year is attainable following encouraging oil price situation and China’s positive outlook in 2023. “Given the stability in oil price and China's positive outlook of five...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has been strongly urged to consider allowing the importation of onion by legitimate traders to address the high cost and shortage of supply of this important food spice in Filipino households. George T. Barcelon, president of the Philippine Chamber of...
