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by Ferdinand Patinio on October 11, 2021
Nuisance bets, final list of candidates known by December
by Ferdinand Patinio on October 11, 2021
MANILA – Not all the 97 aspirants for president, 29 for vice president, and 176 for senators who filed their certificates of candidacy (COCs) will make it to the official ballot for the May 9, 2022 polls.... Read full article
by Marita Moaje on May 3, 2022
Robredo promises gov't that will go down to the people
by Marita Moaje on May 3, 2022
MANILA – Vice President Leni Robredo on Tuesday thanked Ilonggos for giving her a significant number of votes on the way to her close victory in 2016.... Read full article
by Christopher Lloyd Caliwan on April 4, 2022
Senatorial bet stands up for welfare of OFWs, families
by Christopher Lloyd Caliwan on April 4, 2022
MANILA – Stiffer penalties must be crafted against employers who will not abide by the mandatory insurance for agency-hired, directly hired, and returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), according to a senatorial candidate.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on March 14, 2026
Comelec asks BARMM parties, sectoral groups to re-register
by Ferdinand Patinio on March 14, 2026
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has called on political parties and sectoral organizations in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) seeking to participate in this year’s Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections to re-register.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on January 30, 2023
Comelec junks plea vs. Cusi faction as 'official' PDP-Laban wing
by Ferdinand Patinio on January 30, 2023
In a press statement on Friday, the poll body said it denied the motion for reconsideration filed by the faction of Senator Aquilino Pimentel III and former Senator Emmanuel Pacquiao Sr. questioning the May 6, 2022 decision of its Second Division.... Read full article
by Wilnard Bacelonia on April 5, 2022
Bid to probe unpaid Marcos tax gets mixed reactions from senators
by Wilnard Bacelonia on April 5, 2022
MANILA – Senate President Vicente Sotto III is set to meet with Senator Aquilino Pimentel III to clarify the latter’s Senate resolution seeking to investigate the alleged uncollected PHP203.82 billion estate tax of the Marcos family.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on November 1, 2021
Don't put supporters at risk, Comelec reminds poll bets
by Ferdinand Patinio on November 1, 2021
MANILA – An official of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday reminded aspirants in national and local positions, particularly those who hold gatherings to comply with health protocols implemented by the government amid the coronavirus pand... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on March 22, 2022
Contingency measures in place to resolve poll system glitches
by Ferdinand Patinio on March 22, 2022
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is prepared to resolve technical problems that may arise during the May 9 elections, an official said on Tuesday.... Read full article
by By on December 3, 2021
Marcos faces another DQ petition over conviction on tax raps
by By on December 3, 2021
MANILA – A second petition for disqualification has been filed against the presidential bid of former senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. in the May 2022 polls has been filed at the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Thursday.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on March 20, 2023
Comelec, watchdogs welcome enactment of Bangsamoro electoral code
by Ferdinand Patinio on March 20, 2023
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) and election watchdogs supported the enactment of the Bangsamoro Electoral Code (BEC).... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on June 1, 2022
No offer to join Marcos admin: Garcia
by Ferdinand Patinio on June 1, 2022
MANILA – Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner George Garcia on Wednesday said there is no offer from the incoming administration of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on January 11, 2022
Comelec checking veracity of 'hacking' report
by Ferdinand Patinio on January 11, 2022
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is looking into reports that its systems have been compromised.... Read full article

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