SAINT PAUL, United States -- Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of the murder of George Floyd, was sentenced to more than 20 years in prison on Thursday on federal charges. This file handout photo provided by the Hennepin County Jail and received by AFP on May 31, 2020...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is still waiting for President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. to appoint their new chairman and commissioners. Comelec/MB "We continue to await when will the President appoint two new commissioners and the chairman so we can have a full seven-man Commission en...
Malacañang has clarified that President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has not designated former Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner George Garcia to lead the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). Former Elections Commissioner George Garcia (Photo Comelec FB) Press...
Unbeaten American Devin Haney fought a "smart fight" to comfortably beat Australia's George Kambosos on points Sunday and become the first undisputed lightweight world champion in modern boxing history. Devin Haney of the US (right) fights Australia's George Kambosos during their lightweight title...
George 'Ferocious' Kambosos has risen from humble beginnings to the precipice of being crowned undisputed lightweight champion of the world, with boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao playing a big role. Australian fighter George 'Ferocious' Kambosos greets his fans during his final public work out in a...
If ever he will be given the chance to serve the public again, Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner George Erwin Garcia said on Wednesday, June 1 that he will choose the poll body 10 times. Commissioner George Garcia (Ali Vicoy/MB) He made the statement after the Commission on...
WASHINGTON, United States -- U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed an executive order aimed at reforming federal police practices. MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 25: A woman looks at a mural on the wall of Cup Foods during a vigil for George Floyd on May 25, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It has...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday, May 17, said presumptive vice president Sara Duterte can take her oath ahead of her assumption to office on midday of June 30. Commissioner George Garcia (Ali Vicoy/MB) “Wala naman tayo nakikita na problema (We don’t see any problems,” Comelec...
President Duterte and other top ranking officials have been invited by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to attend the proclamation of the 12 winning senators in the 2022 polls on Wednesday, May 18. Comelec/MB In a press briefing on Tuesday, Comelec Commissioner George Garcia said the...
The 12 winning senators in the 2022 polls will be proclaimed Wednesday, May 18. Comelec/MB The Commission on Elections en banc, sitting as the National Board of Canvassers (NBOC), will officially proclaim the "Magic 12" at the Philippine International Convention Center Forum Tent in Pasay City at 4...
Local disruptions in the counting could delay the proclamations of the winning senatorial candidates and party-lists, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) said. Comelec/MB “What will hinder perhaps only certain local problems especially local politics,” said COMELEC Commissioner George Garcia...
The local board of canvassers need not finish the canvassing of votes to proclaim local candidates, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) said on Wednesday, May 11. Commissioner George Garcia (Ali Vicoy/MB) “We lowered the threshold to allow proclamations,” COMELEC Commissioner George Garcia...
