MANILA – The implementation of pandemic-related programs will be among the drivers of economists’ growth outlook for the Philippines, a ranking Department of Finance (DOF) official said.... Read full article
MANILA – Partido Reporma president and Davao del Norte Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez on Thursday endorsed the presidential candidacy of Vice President Leni Robredo in the upcoming May 9 elections.... Read full article
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has released the new extended voter registration hours in all Offices of Election Officer (OEOs) nationwide starting next week.... Read full article
MANILA – The deadline to register as overseas voter is on September 30, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reminded Filipinos who will be abroad from April 10 to May 9, 2022.... Read full article
BUTUAN CITY – The Police Regional Office (PRO) in Caraga (Region 13) on Thursday said its Regional Task Group (RTG) has been activated to ensure an orderly, safe, and secure 2022 national and local elections.... Read full article
Lawyer John Paul Martin, election officer of Baguio, said the sectoral off-site registration aims to ensure that “all those who want to vote can be registered."... Read full article
Based on the Commission on Elections (Comelec) data, a total of 1,421 registered voters from mother barangays Datu Dalidigan and Sagonsongan approved the creation of two more.... Read full article
MANILA – Presidential aspirant Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said Filipinos are now more understanding on issues concerning the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning) community.... Read full article
MANILA – Voters are no longer required to use face shields during campaign activities and on election day in areas under Alert Level 1 to 3, according to the New Normal Manual of the Commission on Elections (Comelec).... Read full article
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday issued a stern warning to political warlords and the New People's Army to stay out of the May 2022 elections and he would not think twice about using the police and military to ensure orderly polls.... Read full article
GENERAL SANTOS CITY – A two-way fight is shaping up in the gubernatorial race in South Cotabato province in the May 2022 elections.... Read full article
MANILA – The incoming Marcos administration is crafting a “more expansive” policy that will give media workers in the country more protection and benefits, Press Secretary-designate Trixie Cruz-Angeles said Wednesday.... Read full article