For the first time, polling precincts in the municipality of Angono in Rizal, known as the “Art Capital of the Country”, became litter-free on election day. From the opening of polling places at 7 a.m. until closing time at 3 p.m., no sample ballots, leaflets or campaign materials littered the...
The Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) have been generally peaceful and orderly based on the preliminary observation of the National Citizens' Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel). Namfrel has been accredited by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) as the citizens' arm for the...
Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno has commended the local treasurers all over the country as they embark on playing a crucial role in the success of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (BSK) elections on Monday, Oct. 30. “Today marks a significant moment as we step out to exercise our right...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) expects a higher voter turnout for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) this year compared to the previous polls conducted in 2015 and 2018. Voters look for their names posted at the official voters list at Highway Hills Integrated School in...
Vice President Sara Duterte is calling on Filipinos to unite in exercising their right to vote as she noted the impact on the national government of the current barangay elections As she cast her vote in Davao City on Monday, Duterte stressed the important roles that elected barangay officials...
President Marcos has cited the importance of barangay elections by saying elected barangay officials can influence their constituents in terms of voting for candidates in the national elections. After casting his vote early for the 2023 barangay elections at his precinct in Batac, Ilocos Norte on...
President Marcos on Monday, Oct. 30, advised Filipinos not to throw away their right to vote for their barangay leaders because they are the ones who will help them with their daily problems. Marcos also told the voting public not to sell their votes as doing so will lose their chance to elect the...
While winning candidates of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) may assume their posts the following day after their proclamation, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) recommended having at least a one-week transition...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) recorded two separate arson incidents in different towns in Maguindanao on Saturday, Oct. 28, or just two days before the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE). Ruminimbang Elementary School. (Photo from Comelec Chairman George Garcia) A fire...
Meagan Co Say, with officers of the Rotary Club of Naga headed by President Jonathan Lao and over 100 students and teachers from Maramba Elementary School (Naga City) joined the Vote4Youth Workshops last Sept. 1. In a few days, on Oct. 30, Filipinos will once again exercise their right to...
ILOILO CITY – The Commission on Elections here and the province of Iloilo is ready for the barangay elections on Monday, October 30. A MOCK barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan election (BSKE) was held at the Iloilo Central Elementary School in Iloilo City. (Tara Yap) A mock election to test...
Despite forecasts of ‘yellow alert’ that could strain Luzon grid, the Department of Energy (DOE) is trying to lean on a 700-megawatt supply buffer or reserve margin to avert incidents of electricity service interruptions during the October 30 Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) and barangay elections....
