The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is not discounting the possibility of having an unprecedented number of withdrawals and substitutions in the May 2022 polls especially for national positions. Comelec/MB "I think at the national level, that is a very distinct possibility," Comelec Spokesperson...
Opposition Senator Risa Hontiveros said Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio’s recent withdrawal from the Davao City’s mayoral race really “sounds familiar.” Hontiveros said she finds it similar to what President Duterte—then Davao City mayor—pulled off during the May 2016 national...
After throwing verbal punches at each other, President Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Manny Pacquiao seems to have patched things up. The camp of Senator Manny Pacquiao disclosed the two government officials met in Malacañang on Nov. 9, Tuesday night. “It is a meeting between national leaders who...
Vice presidential aspirant Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has dispelled rumors that certain developments have affected his political plans. The PDP-Laban vice presidential nominee denied he is clearing the way for another candidate to run in the May 2022 elections. As far as he is concerned, Go...
A total of 91 petitions have so far been received by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) seeking to cancel certificates of candidacy (COC) for the May 2022 polls. Comelec/MB "There are a lot...For national level alone, 91 petitions for cancellation have been filed so far," Comelec Spokesperson...
Three aspirants for national positions have so far withdrew their certificates of candidacy (COC), the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said Wednesday. Comelec/MB Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez said aside from broadcaster Noli de Castro, Nur-Ana I. Sahidulla, and Raquel W. Castillo also...
With Philippine National Public Key Infrastructure (PNPKI) Digital Signatures already received by teachers and personnel, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, Nov. 10 expressed readiness for the upcoming May 2022 national and local elections. (Photo from DepEd) “Data security is a...
The camp of Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi in the Partido ng Demokratikong Pilipino-Laban (PDP-Laban) on Wednesday, Nov. 10 conceded that should Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio finally decides to run for a national post, it will affect the current political landscape. Cusi admitted this as much...
Those qualified to avail of the local absentee voting (LAV) in connection with the May 9, 2022 National and Local Elections may already submit their applications. Comelec/MB The Commission on Elections on Wednesday, Nov. 9, announced that it will begin accepting applications for LAV. The poll body,...
The petition seeking the cancellation of the certificate of candidacy of presidential aspirant Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has been raffled to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) Second Division. Comelec/MB Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez revealed this on Tuesday, Nov. 9. "The case has...
A few hours after Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio announced she is withdrawing her certificate of candidacy (COC) for reelection, vice presidential candidate Senator Christopher “Bong” Go confirmed there would be changes in the Partido ng Demokratikong Pilipino-Laban’s (PDP-Laban)...
Former Senator and incumbent Sorsogon Governor Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Tuesday, Nov. 9 assured that all presidential candidates—regardless of their political party affiliations—are free to campaign in the province without fear of sabotage or harassment. “Mas nais kong bukas ang aming...
