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Cha-cha plebiscite and midterm polls in one event: A test of Comelec s independence
BOTH LEGISLATIVE chambers are now leading charter change discussions. Legislators have repeatedly said that amendments will be limited to economic measures in the 1987 Constitution.Meanwhile, the conduct of the plebiscite had Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chair George Garcia describe the logistical preparations required for it. He argued that it should be held as a separate event from the 2025 midterm electi.....»»
Marcos to the Bangsamoro: show the world the May 2025 polls will be peaceful and credible
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 09 February) – “Giving the vote to the people to choose their leaders is the logical succession, evolution, to the grant of self-rule to your land,” President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said as he urged Bangsamoro leaders to “show the world” that the first election of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim […].....»»
3 Army battalions to secure BARMM plebiscite
Three Army battalions will be deployed during a plebiscite to ratify the creation of eight towns in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao......»»
Plebiscite for creation of 8 BARMM towns set April 15
All is set for the plebiscite on the creation of eight towns out of 63 barangays in Cotabato to form part of the Special Geographic Area of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao......»»
90,000 to vote in BARMM plebiscite
Up to 90,000 voters are expected to participate in a plebiscite that will ratify the creation of eight new municipalities in the Bangsamoro Special Geographic Area on April 13......»»
Bangsamoro official demands apology for ‘misappropriation’ of Bangsamoro culture in Sinulog
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 13 January) – The head of the Bangsamoro Commission for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage (BCPCH) issued a statement Saturday demanding a public apology from the contingent that presented Bangsamoro traditional dances depicted as Muslim in the Sinulog Festival of Cebu City, an event dedicated to the Santo Nino. BCPCH Commissioner […].....»»
Comelec: Barmm plebiscite peaceful, orderly
Comelec: Barmm plebiscite peaceful, orderly.....»»
Caloocan starts preparing for barangay plebiscite
The city government of Caloocan has started preparations for the conduct of a plebiscite for the division of Barangay 176, also known as Bagong Silang, into six separate barangays, Mayor Dale Gonzalo Malapitan said yesterday......»»
Comelec cannot conduct Cha-cha plebiscite this year – poll chief
The Commission on Elections cannot conduct a plebiscite for the amendment of the 1987 Constitution this year, according to Comelec Chairman George Garcia......»»
Teachers urge Congress: Fund classrooms, not Charter plebiscite
he Alliance of Concerned Teachers on Thursday called on the House of Representatives to reallocate the budget earmarked for the proposed Charter change plebiscite toward constructing more classrooms amid the learning crisis......»»
‘Plebiscite alongside midterm elections unconstitutional’
As lawmakers bicker over when to hold a plebiscite on Charter change, election lawyer Romulo Macalintal said synchronizing it with the 2025 midterm elections is definitely a no-no as it would be unconstitutional......»»
Why mounting a 2024 plebiscite on charter change will be a daunting task for Comelec
Charter change advocates are eyeing a plebiscite this year to ratify their proposed amendment to the 1987 Constitution, but the Comelec says it doesn't have enough time, manpower, and resources to mount a nationwide vote, as the 2025 elections inch closer.....»»
NEWS BRIEFS | 01 March 2024
Bill for IPs in Bangsamoro passes second reading at BARMM Parliament CAGAYAN DE ORO (MindaNews / 01 March) – The Bangsamoro Parliament approved on second reading Parliament Bill No. 273, a measure that would recognize, develop and protect the rights of the indigenous peoples in the autonomous region. Deputy Floor Leader Mary Ann Arnado said […].....»»
Constitutionality of Bangsamoro Local Government Code challenged at SC
COTABATO CITY (MindaNews / 01 March) — Three governors from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao filed this week a petition before the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the recently passed Bangsamoro Local Government Code (BLGC). Governor Abdusakur Tan of Sulu, Governor Mamintal Adiong of Lanao del Sur and Governor Bai Mariam Mangudadatu […].....»»
NEWS BRIEFS | 3 February 2024
Bangsamoro Chief Minister Ebrahim says no to independent Mindanao CAGAYAN DE ORO (MindaNews / 03 February) — Bangsamoro Chief Minister Ahod “Al Haj Murad” Ebrahim has rejected the call of former President Rodrigo Duterte for an independent Mindanao. Murad instead urged Bangsamoro officials and residents to support the current administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. […].....»»
‘Insensitive’ Singkil dance in Sinulog called out by Bangsamoro gov’t; CTU apologizes
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Bangsamoro Government urged festival organizers and local officials for an open and constructive collaboration in representing Moro culture after performers from a university here danced the Singkil during the Opening Salvo of the Sinulog Festival. The Bangsamoro called out the ‘grossly inappropriate and culturally insensitive’ representation of the Singkil of.....»»
Tulfo beats Sara in 2028 ‘match-up’ polls – OCTA
If the 2028 presidential race would be down to two leading candidates, Sen. Raffy Tulfo will win by a significant margin against Vice President Sara Duterte, based on commissioned polls conducted by the OCTA Research group......»»
Cong Lazatin weighing options for 2025 polls
Cong Lazatin weighing options for 2025 polls.....»»
Sara Duterte Leads Philippines 2028 Presidential Polls - TIME - TIME
Sara Duterte Leads Philippines 2028 Presidential Polls - TIME TIME.....»»
Colmenares says he has no plans to run for Senate in 2025 midterm polls
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Bayan Muna chairperson and human rights lawyer Neri Colmenares revealed that he will not be running for the Senate in the 2025 elections. In 2022, Colmenares ran for senate. However, he informed Cebu media on Tuesday, March 5, that running in the 2025 polls would be challenging. “Medyo mahirap tumakbo sa.....»»