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by Christopher Lloyd Caliwan on February 28, 2022
PNP, AFP chiefs headed for Mindanao amid reports of poll violence
by Christopher Lloyd Caliwan on February 28, 2022
MANILA – Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Dionardo Carlos on Monday said he and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief of staff, Gen. Andres Centino will look into apparent cases of escalating election-related violence in Mindanao.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on January 4, 2023
Comelec registers 188K new voters in 3 weeks
by Ferdinand Patinio on January 4, 2023
As of Dec. 30, 2022, Comelec Deputy Executive Director for Operations (DEDO) Rafael Olanio said a total of 188,129 Filipinos have applied as first-time registered voters.... Read full article
by Mary Judaline Partlow on September 9, 2021
Inmates register for 2022 polls
by Mary Judaline Partlow on September 9, 2021
DUMAGUETE CITY – Persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) will be allowed to vote during the May 9, 2022 elections but only within the jail premises on the same day and under the supervision of a special board of election inspectors (BEIs).... Read full article
by Joyce Ann L. Rocamora on March 24, 2022
Marcos, Duterte woo voters in Quezon province
by Joyce Ann L. Rocamora on March 24, 2022
MANILA – Presidential candidate Bongbong Marcos and his running mate Sara Duterte toured the towns of Quezon on Wednesday, wooing voters with a promise of a "united" government should they win the May 2022 polls.... Read full article
by Filane Mikee Cervantes on April 21, 2022
Sara Duterte condemns poll violence after Bukidnon incident
by Filane Mikee Cervantes on April 21, 2022
MANILA – Vice presidential candidate Sara Duterte on Wednesday condemned the election-related violence involving a shooting incident that marred presidential aspirant Leody de Guzman’s meeting with members of the indigenous peoples in Quezon, Bukidno... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on February 19, 2026
Comelec to study recent SC ruling on nuisance bets
by Ferdinand Patinio on February 19, 2026
In an interview, Comelec chairperson George Garcia noted that they have to scrutinize the High Court ruling on “who are not really serious in running for public office.”... Read full article
by Azer Parrocha on December 3, 2021
PRRD ‘respects’ Go’s decision to withdraw from presidential race
by Azer Parrocha on December 3, 2021
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday said he respects the decision of Senator Christopher “Bong” Go to withdraw from the presidential race in the upcoming May 2022 elections.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on March 24, 2022
Nearly 90% of 67M ballots for May polls printed: Comelec
by Ferdinand Patinio on March 24, 2022
MANILA – Close to 90 percent or more than 58 million ballots for the May 9, national and local (NLE) polls have already been printed at the National Printing Office (NPO) in Quezon City, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) reported on Thursday.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on February 15, 2022
PH laity group backs Leni's presidential bid
by Ferdinand Patinio on February 15, 2022
MANILA – The Council of the Laity of the Philippines has endorsed the presidential bid of Vice President Leni Robredo in the May 9 elections.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on May 5, 2026
COC filing for BARMM polls begins May 5 - Comelec
by Ferdinand Patinio on May 5, 2026
In a statement, the poll body said the filing of COCs will run until May 7, for those seeking to be elected as District Representatives.... Read full article
by Azer Parrocha on March 8, 2022
Duterte not endorsing any presidential candidate, Palace insists
by Azer Parrocha on March 8, 2022
MANILA – President Rodrigo Roa Duterte is not endorsing any presidential candidate, Malacañang reiterated Tuesday.... Read full article
by Liza Agoot on March 7, 2026
Comelec: Incomplete requirements will void cert of candidacy
by Liza Agoot on March 7, 2026
"We are making the filing process easier for you. Avoid the rush and the hassle by downloading and preparing your forms early. Under the new rules, incomplete COCs will not be accepted, so every document counts," Martin said in a statement.... Read full article

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