It's been weeks since the Commission on Elections (Comelec) was hounded by several criticisms amid issues on data breach and its decision to push through with printing albeit the absence of observers, yet on Thursday, March 24, the poll body took a different approach by allowing representatives to...
The National Unity Party (NUP) on Thursday announced its decision to support the presidential bid of former senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. “We wish to announce that the National Unity Party(NUP) has decided to endorse the Presidential bid of former Senator Bongbong Marcos,” NUP...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said a candidate's party at the time of the filing of the candidacy will remain regardless of the change in their affiliation. Comelec/MB "Whatever is your party at the time of the filing of the candidacy stays. Your certificate of nomination and acceptance...
Nearly 60 million ballots have already been printed for the May 2022 polls. Comelec/MB The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said as of March 24, the number of ballots printed at the National Printing Office in Quezon City was already at 58,838,453. Comelec Commissioner George Garcia said this is...
Hours after presidential candidate Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson declared his resignation from Partido Reporma, senatorial candidate and former Makati Representative Monsour Del Rosario said he is now supporting Vice President Leni Robredo’s presidential bid. In a statement, Del Rosario, who...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said candidates are not allowed to distribute the voter's information sheet (VIS) to voters. Comelec Commissioner George Garcia said the VIS will be distributed by their own people so as not to politicize it. "We will be distributing the VIS to voters. We don't...
Kris Aquino candidly talked about an "ex" at presidential aspirant Leni Robredo's rally in Capas, Tarlac. It all started with actress Angel Locsin comparing Leni to someone in a romantic relationship. She said: "Kahit umuulan, uma-attend. Rain or shine, walang excuse, lumalabas. Kasi yun naman...
Expect a decision from the Commission on Elections (Comelec) en Banc on the pending cases of presidential candidate Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr before the end of April. Comelec/MB "The Chairman (Saidamen Pangarungan) is committing number one before the end of April a decision by the en banc will...
Fomer Vice President and senatorial aspirant Jejomar Binay on Wednesday, March 23, met one of his youngest supporters during his campaign rally in Albay. (Photo from Jojo Binay for Senator Media Bureau) During Binay's visit to Legazpi Public Market, a young girl took a photo of him while talking to...
Investigations on the alleged Smartmatic data breach are still ongoing but the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), on Thursday, March 24, said that if there is indeed a violation or breach, they will prosecute those involved. (DICT) DICT Officer in Charge (OIC) Secretary...
Malacañang asked the public and candidates to continue following health protocols and election guidelines ahead of the start of the campaign for the local posts. Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar (PCOO) Communications Secretary Martin Andanar made the statement as the local...
There are 18,023 local seats that are up for grabs in the May 2022 polls, and 845 of them are unopposed. Comelec/MB Based on the data from the Commission on Elections (Comelec) the 18,023 seats are the following: 253 for Member, House of Representatives; 81 for Provincial Governor; 81 for...
