‘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......»»
Comelec: Contingency plans in place for 2025 poll machines
Amid lone bidder Miru Systems’ history of problematic vote counting machines abroad, the Commission on Elections gave assurance that contingency measures are in place to ensure the successful procurement of automated poll machines for the 2025 midterm elections......»»
Mayor Javi recounts milestones in midterm report
Mayor Javi recounts milestones in midterm report.....»»
Xinhua world news summary at 0800 GMT, Feb. 14
JAKARTA -- The voting process in Indonesia's simultaneous presidential and legislative elections concluded Wednesday at 1 p.m. local time and the counting of ballots has started, according to the country's General Elections Commission (KPU). According to KPU, there are over 204 million registered voters for the general elections, about 53 percent of whom are under the age of 40. Unofficial quick counts ar.....»»
US: Human Rights Guide to 2024 Elections
(Washington, February 7, 2024) - Human Rights Watch on February 7, 2024, released "A Human Rights Guide to the 2024 US Elections: Vital Recommendations for Voters, Candidates, and Supporters of Democracy."This 15-page guide, aimed at the US congressional and presidential elections in 2024, addresses a wide range of domestic an.....»»
Barangay Guinhalinan created in Barobo, Surigao del Sur
The Commission on Elections will hold a plebiscite in Barangay Guinhalinan within 90 days from the effectivity of the law creating the barangay.....»»
NEWS BRIEFS | 11 March 2024
Three news barangays created in Marawi City Voters in Marawi City ratified the creation of three new barangays during a plebiscite held last Saturday there, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said. In a statement, the Comelec said that 2,121 out of 2,265 voters approved the creation of the three barangays. The voters came from the three barangays […].....»»
NEWS BRIEFS | 09 March 2024
Marawi votes on 3 additional barangays CAGAYAN DE ORO (MindaNews / 09 March) – Voters in Marawi City on Saturday went to polling precincts to vote on the proposal to create three more barangays. The Commission on Elections held a security command conference Friday morning in Marawi for the March 9 plebiscite. Comelec chair George […].....»»
Marcos wants Cha-cha plebiscite in 2025 elections
This is the second time that Marcos has instructed the upper chamber of Congress — which is supposed to be independent of the executive and was lukewarm to Charter change until this year — about how lawmakers should revise the 1987 Constitution. .....»»
Duterte revocation of Trillanes amnesty unconstitutional – SC
The Supreme Court has voided an order issued by former president Rodrigo Duterte revoking the amnesty granted to former senator Antonio Trillanes IV......»»
SC strikes down Duterte s proclamation revoking Trillanes’ amnesty
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV, affirming the validity of his amnesty and deeming the proclamation revoking it unconstitutional......»»
SC strikes down Duterte s proclamation revoking Trillanes’ amnesty
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV, affirming the validity of his amnesty and deeming the proclamation revoking it unconstitutional......»»
‘NOW plea to nullify NTC circular still pending before CA’
The petition of NOW Telecom Co. Inc. to have the National Telecommunications Commission bidding guidelines for the entry of a new major player in the telco industry declared unconstitutional is still pending before the Court of Appeals, the company said yesterday......»»
Duterte s Mindanao secession idea thumbed down
Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s idea of an independent Mindanao is unconstitutional and will not happen, according to former Sen. Panfilo Lacson......»»
P450 billion unprogrammed funds challenged before SC
Minority lawmakers are asking the Supreme Court to nullify the P449.5 billion in unprogrammed allocation in the national budget, saying the amount was way above the P289.1 billion originally proposed, making it unconstitutional......»»
Partido Federal inks unity pact with NPC
MANILA, Philippines — Stressing that it is not a “marriage of convenience” in politics but a “need to unite for the greater good,” President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the signing of a pact between his political party and the Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC) ahead of the much-anticipated 2025 midterm elections. Marcos, chair of the Partido.....»»
Blocs choose Sulu governor for BARMM chief minister in 2025 midterm polls
An influential bloc of politicians on Saturday anointed Sulu Gov. Hadji Abdusakur Tan Sr. as bet for chief minister of the 80-member regional parliament during next year’s first ever parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao......»»
Comelec yet to award online voting contract
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is still doing post-qualification evaluation and has yet to award a contract for the online voting and counting system (OVCS) for overseas voting in the May 2025 midterm elections......»»
Bong Revilla to seek reelection
Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. will seek reelection in the May 2025 midterm elections, his son, Cavite 1st District Representative Jolo Revilla, told The STAR here Friday......»»
Marcos Partido Federal teams up with Romualdez s Lakas-CMD ahead of 2025 polls
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s political party on Wednesday inked a formal alliance with the country's dominant party, laying the groundwork for the launch of his administration's senatorial slate ahead of 2025 midterm elections. .....»»
Comelec eyes early voting to combat heat
To protect voters from the scorching heat, the Commission on Elections is looking to adopt early voting and mall voting during next year’s midterm elections......»»