The committee action moves the measure one step closer to becoming law, advancing legislation that seeks to prohibit the concentration of elective political power within families at both national and local levels.... Read full article
Comelec Chairperson George Garcia said they are waiting for the Senate and the House of Representatives to submit the measure to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and sign it into a law.... Read full article
"We are all systems go for the special election in Antipolo City," Comelec chairperson George Erwin Garcia said in a telephone interview.... Read full article
MANILA – Partido Reporma standard-bearer Sen. Panfilo "Ping" Lacson said that Josh Mojica, the 17-year-old entrepreneur known for his booming "kangkong" (water spinach) chips, will now be getting help from "Go Negosyo" to market his products abroad.... Read full article
QUEZON CITY – As the world celebrates National Women’s Month, vice presidential aspirant and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte on Friday honored Filipino women and underscored their contributions to society.... Read full article
MANILA – Refusal of the candidates to participate in debates should serve as “red flag” for voters in the upcoming May 9 national and local elections, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Thursday.... Read full article
MANILA – An official of the Office for Overseas Voting (OFOV) of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday reported over 52 percent voters’ participation in the internet voting test run.... Read full article
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Thursday said giving money as a form of 'ayuda' (assistance) or the raffles by candidates is prohibited once the campaign period for the polls starts.... Read full article
In a social media post, Comelec Chairman George Garcia said early voting will be open to senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and pregnant women on March 14.... Read full article
MANILA – Presidential aspirant Bongbong Marcos Jr. on Saturday vowed to push for a five-year term for barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials should he win in the May 2022 polls.... Read full article
MANILA – The filing of certificates of candidacy (COCs) of national candidates slated next month will no longer be held in Intramuros, Manila, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Wednesday.... Read full article