The Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) said voters should help end vote buying which it described as a very great evil. PPCRV "I hope those who love the country...will not sell their vote. Don't accept (money)," Henrietta de Villa, PPCRV chairman emeritus, said during the Laging...
Women's rights advocates called on candidates in the May 2022 elections to champion the welfare of women and children when elected in public office. (JUAN CARLO DE VELA / MANILA BULLETIN) Citing the lack of social protection measures for women who belong to the informal economy, CWR lamented that...
The Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul Province of St. Louise de Marillac-Asia Philippine Mission declared their support to presidential candidate Vice President Leni Robredo in the May 2022 polls. Photo CEAP FB In a statement, the religious congregation said they believe that Robredo is a...
As the campaign season officially kicked off, the Philippine Women's University (PWU) called on Filipino voters to "take thoughtful consideration" of each candidate's character, platform, and track record. (NOEL B. PABALATE / MANILA BULLETIN) In a statement on Tuesday, Feb. 8, PWU also cautioned...
Tiburcio Marcos' petition to cancel certificate of candidacy (COC) of presidential candidate Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. was the latest in the string of cases filed against him to be dismissed by the Commission on Elections (Comelec), however, his disqualification cases are without a decision...
NAGA CITY, Camarines Sur — Kicking off her campaign for the presidency, Vice President Leni Robredo chose to go back to her roots—back to her hometown of Naga City, the streets, trees, and buildings of which are bathed in the glow of her campaign color, pink. Vice President Leni Robredo...
The public may now report any election violations to the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Comelec/MB Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez said the public may report via email or Twitter. "We are now able to receive reports of wrongdoings through our
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Wearing face shield is a must in campaign events as the Commission on Elections (Comelec) deems it “a crucial cornerstone of minimum health protocols.” Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez answers questions from the media during a press briefing at the Comelec office at Intramuros, Manila.(photo...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) did not receive any application for a permit from the group of presidential candidate Leody De Guzman for their proclamation rally set for Tuesday, Feb. 8. Comelec/MB "Per records from NCR, they don't have any...they didn't receive any application for the...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday, Feb. 8, said it has not yet forged any concrete agreements with e-money transfer companies to track down vote-buying activities. Comelec/MB However, Comelec Spokesperson James B. Jimenez said the poll body is “trying to get something done” on...
Of the more than 65 million registered voters in the May 2022 polls, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said 56 percent are aged 41 years old and below. Comelec/MB Data from the Comelec showed those aged 18 to 41 years old totalled to 37,015,901. "That would account for 56 percent of the voting...
More than 17 million ballots have already been printed for the May 2022 polls. Photo Comelec As of Feb. 7, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said 17,502,641 ballots have already been printed at the National Printing Office (NPO) in Quezon City. Of the said number, 60,000 for local absentee...
