The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will still defend its Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Rappler. Comelec/MB This, despite the decision of the poll body to suspend its implementation. "Nothing has changed. The Comelec is still going to defend its position on the Rappler MOA," Comelec...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said it will honor the temporary restraining order (TRO) issued by the Supreme Court (SC) on "Oplan Baklas" Tuesday. Comelec/MB "We haven't received the TRO formally but we are aware of the contents of the TRO and during the discussion of the Commission en banc...
Taking the lead on Facebook engagement among presidential aspirants is a "good sign" coming into the May 9 elections, Vice President Leni Robredo said. (Photo courtesy of VP Leni Media) "Coming into the elections, magandang pangitain ito (this is a good sign), Robredo said on Wednesday, March 8....
Cavite 4th district Rep. Elpidio Barzaga, Jr. got the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to spill the beans, proving the existence of a “loophole” in the rules on campaign poster sizes as prescribed by the poll body. “Ang nangyayari, yung isang plywood, nilalagyan ng dalawampung two by three...
The newly appointed officials of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) have formally assumed their posts. Welcome ceremony for new poll officials held at Comelec Session Hall in Intramuros, Manila, March 9 The poll body held a welcome ceremony for Comelec Chairman Saidamen Pangarungan,...
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Wednesday said the next administration is bound to face a “perfect economic storm” with the ongoing record-high budget deficit and high prices of fuel products caused by the crisis between Russia and Ukraine as well as a ballooning debt. “This is a...
Vice presidential candidate Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio (left) and presidential candidate Bongbong Marcos (Lakas-CMD Media / File Photo) Former Senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. still emerged as the top pick among presidential candidates in the latest Manila Bulletin-Tangere survey...
President Duterte has endorsed the senatorial candidacy of incumbent Sorsogon Governor Francis ‘’Chiz’’ Escudero in the coming May 2022 national elections, praising his passion and commitment to serve the people. In a video message, President Duterte expressed confidence that if elected...
Do not be afraid to criticize us. Presidential Candidate, Vice-President Leni Robredo speaks to her supporters during a sortie at a sports complex in Tandag City, Surigao Del Sur, March 8, 2022 (MARK BALMORES / MANILA BULLETIN) This was what aspiring president Vice President Leni Robredo told her...
The next administration should prioritize generating opportunities for employment to the 75 million working-age Filipinos in the country, particularly the nearly four million who lost their jobs in an extended Covid-19 pandemic, senatorial candidate and Sorsogon Governor Francis “Chiz” Escudero...
Online news website Rappler found the decision of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to suspend the implementation of its memorandum of agreement (MOA) with them to be "regrettable". Comelec and Rappler logos In a statement on Tuesday, March 8, Rappler said that they found no legal obstacles on...
Team Leni Robredo hailed the move of the Supreme Court (SC) to issue a temporary restraining order (TRO) against the implementation of the controversial Oplan Baklas campaign of the Commission on Elections (Comelec), reiterating its belief that it violates rights guaranteed by the 1987...
