Former Quezon City Mayor Jun Simon has no authority to speak for Vice President Leni Robredo and her campaign when he allegedly asked Senator Panfilo Lacson to withdraw from the presidential race, her spokesperson said on Monday, April 11. Vice President Leni Robredo’s spokesman Barry Gutierrez...
Except for some issues, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said the first day of overseas voting for the May 2022 polls was generally peaceful and successful. Comelec/MB "It was generally peaceful and the opening of our posts was successful except for some issues that we can't avoid or...
The Philippine Embassy in Singapore has denied reports of voters receiving pre-shaded ballots when they cast their votes for the 2022 elections on April 11. Philippine Embassy Singapore (via Facebook) In a Facebook post, the Embassy reiterated its commitment to ensuring a clean and honest voting...
Claims of pre-shaded ballots in Singapore as well as in Dubai during the first day of the overseas voting will be investigated by the newly-formed task force of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on fake news. Comelec Commissioner George Erwin M. Garcia (Photo courtesy of Comelec FB)...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday, April 11, signed a memorandum of agreement with the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) for the Pilipinas Debates 2022. Comelec/MB In a statement, the poll body said this is for the state university to participate in the pooling of questions for...
Senator Imee Marcos, chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Electoral Reforms and People’s Participation, has called for extended office hours at Philippine embassies and consulates to ensure that overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) could cast their votes in this year’s national elections. Marcos...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said the public should not believe in supposed results of "exit polls" saying it is not always reliable. Comelec/MB "As a general rule, unless na ang nag labas ng exit poll ay isang kilala at reputable na survey firm, hindi ito reliable. Lalo na sa social...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Saidamen Pangarungan has assured that he will not abuse the authority given to him to declare areas under their control. Comelec/MB "I can assure you that power will not be abused. It will be exercised sparingly only on urgent and meritorius cases and I...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has granted the exemption of senior government officials, National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) organic agents, and election officers from the election gun ban in effect. Members of the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) conduct random inspections on motorist...
Aika Robredo led the house-to-house campaign for Vice President Leni Robredo's presidential bid in two cities headed by supporters of her mother's rival for the presidency. Aika Robredo leads the house-to-house campaign for the presidential bid of her mother Vice President Leni Robredo in...
As the May 2022 elections draw near, Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto said that delivering and explaining a candidate's plans and platforms to the public clearly is the key to an effective campaign sortie. (Photo from Mayor Vico Sotto's Facebook page) In his Facebook post on Sunday, April 10, Sotto...
The camp of Vice President Leni Robredo on Monday, April 11, challenged Senator Panfilo Lacson to reveal the name of the person who asked him to withdraw in favor of the vice president. Vice President Leni Robredo and Senator Panfilo Lacson (VPLR Media Bureau/MANILA BULLETIN) Although the lone...
