A Muntinlupa court allowed reelectionist Sen. Leila de Lima to be photographed in her detention facility in Camp Crame so she can complete the requirements for her candidacy. In an order dated Oct. 1, Presiding Judge Romeo Buenaventura of the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court Branch 256 granted De...
Only six individuals have filed their certificates of candidacy (COCs) for president for the May 2022 polls at the start of the filing period Monday, Oct. 1. Comelec/MB These individuals are the following: Senator Manny Pacquiao (PDP-Laban/Promdi / PCM Alliance), Dave Aguila (independent), Dr. Jose...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said the start of the filing of the certificates of candidacy (COC) for the May 2022 polls was off to a good start. Comelec/MB In a press briefing on Monday,Oct. 1, Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez said they did not receive any report of untowars incident...
Comelec Director James Jimenez Fourteen individuals vying for seats in the Senate have filed their certificate of candidacy (COC) for senator at the Harbor Garden Tent in Sofitel Manila, Pasay City on Friday, Oct. 1. Among the early birds during the first day of the filing were House Deputy Speaker...
Out of frustration with the current situation of the country, Samuel “Sonny” S. Sanchez, a private individual who has never held public office in his entire life, filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) for senator on Friday afternoon, Oct.1, at the Sofitel tent in Pasay City. Samuel...
Amid the prevailing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the leadership of the Philippine National Police (PNP) appealed to politicians and their supporters Friday, October 1, to avoid rallies and other forms of mass gathering in the entire duration of the filing of Certificate of Candidacy...
Senator Risa Hontiveros (Comelec) Reelectionist Senator Risa Hontiveros filed her certificate of candidacy (COC) for senator on Friday, Oct. 1. An advocate of women’s rights, gender equality, and health, Hontiveros is the current national chairperson of Akbayan Partylist. Hontiveros told...
Several partylist aspirants have already filed their certificate of nomination and acceptance (CONA) for the May 2022 elections on Friday, Oct. 1. Kabayan party-list (Comelec) Among the early birds were the Kabayan partylist who introduced former lawmaker Ron P. Salo as first nominee and Dr. Jon...
The Agricultural Sector Alliance of the Philippines, Inc. or Agap Partylist has filed its certificate of nomination and acceptance (CONA) for the May 2022 elections on Friday, Oct. 1. Quezon City Councilor Lala Sotto and Nicanor Briones of AGAP Party list. (Comelec) Among its nominees are former...
Clad in his signature floral polo, Buhay party-list Rep. Jose “Lito” L. Atienza Jr. on Friday morning, Oct.1, filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) for vice president, making him the first candidate to vie for the said position during the first day of COC filing. He is the running mate of...
Former senator and Sorsogon Governor Francis ‘Chiz’ Escudero (MANILA BULETIN File Photo) Sorsogon Governor Francis “Chiz” Escudero is seeking a comeback in the Senate as he filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) for senator on Friday, Oct. 1 Lawyer George Garcia filed Escudero’s COC on...
Deputy Speaker and Antique Rep. Loren Legarda was the earliest bird to file the certificate of candidacy for a national position, hoping to return to the Senate after a three-year hibernation in the House of Representatives. Antique Rep. Loren Legarda readies filing of COC at Comelec tent Legarda...
