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53.5k signatures for people’s initiative submitted to COMELEC in Butuan

BUTUAN CITY (MindaNews / 24 January)—The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) here has received forms bearing 53,495 signatures as part of a people’s initiative to amend the 1987 Constitution. Lawyer Tristan Niog, city election officer, confirmed to MindaNews in a phone interview on Tuesday that they received a total of 5,767 forms with signatures from 86 […].....»»

Category: newsSource: mindanews mindanewsJan 25th, 2024

Comelec suspends proceedings for people’s initiative to amend Charter

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday said it will halt all proceedings related to the signature drive for amending the 1987 Constitution via people’s initiative (PI). This includes the Comelec’s acceptance of signatures in their local offices. In a press conference in Manila, Comelec Chair George Garcia said that the commission.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

‘FOR RECORDING PURPOSES ONLY’ | Form for withdrawal of signatures for People s Initiative available at Comelec offices

‘FOR RECORDING PURPOSES ONLY’ | Form for withdrawal of signatures for People s Initiative available at Comelec offices.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Comelec may pause voter registration to verify signatures in People s Initiative

But if the People’s Initiative campaign “pushes through,” the poll body could pause its voter registration to give way to the verification of signatures as there is only one election officer per municipality and city......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Flights to Butuan canceled over runway lighting

Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific flights to and from Manila and Cebu to Butuan were canceled yesterday due to a runway lighting problem at the Butuan Bancasi Airport......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

FPRRD opposes disguised Charter change initiative

Former President Rodrigo R. Duterte has vehemently opposed the disguised People’s Initiative for Charter change, denouncing the cash-for-signature campaign as repugnant and a disgraceful act during a YouTube interview with Banateros Brothers on January 22, 2024. Duterte emphasized his disapproval of the initiative, urging for it to be halted, particularly criticizing the payment of individuals to sign the documents. He warned that such actions could lead to a new Constitution that might destroy the nation and open avenues for political abuses. Duterte stressed the importance of democracy in the Philippines, asserting that those seeking to remain in power should go through the electoral process. He highlighted that a well-performing and non-corrupt individual would retain power, while those with poor performance would be ousted through the electoral process. Expressing satisfaction with the current Constitution, Duterte argued that it has contributed to stability, reducing conflicts with groups like the New People's Army (NPA). He strongly advised against meddling with the Constitution, cautioning that it would only bring trouble to the country. Duterte pledged active opposition to the initiative, stating that he would campaign against it. Additionally, residents of Calinan District, Vice President Sara Duterte, and Representatives Isidro Ungab and Paolo Pulong Duterte have also voiced opposition to the People's Initiative for Charter Change. Margarita Atty. Migs Nograles, the representative of the Pwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA) Partylist, alleged to have started the cha-cha signature campaign, has yet to issue an official statement on the matter as of the latest update. Related stories include the denouncement of alleged `vote buying’ in signing the petition for Cha-cha by Davao City lawmakers, Vice President Duterte's condemnation of the cash-for-signature drive, and a prayer rally against PI’s Cha-cha on Jan 28......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

People’s initiative advocates: 8 million signatures in 3 months

Despite the Senate’s rejection, proponents of Charter change through people’s initiative are still gathering required signatures and are hoping for a plebiscite by October......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Speed of Cha-cha signatures betrays fake people s initiative campaign, lawmaker says

“I think that the speed that these signatures are being gathered shows that there is indeed an organized effort with a lot of resources pushing for this fake people's initiative (PI),” Rep. France Castro (ACT Teachers) said in a message to Philstar.com......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Comelec releases withdrawal form for PI signatures

Withdrawal forms are now available for those intending to take back their signatures gathered in a signature drive by proponents of the people’s initiative to amend the 1987 Constitution......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Senators praise Comelec for suspending people’s initiative proceedings

MANILA, Philippines —  Senators rejoiced at the decision of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to suspend all proceedings related to a people’s initiative aimed at amending the 1987 Constitution, saying that it is nothing but a victory for the Filipino people. Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva, in a statement, said the Philippine government has finally.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

Dipolog bishop urges people not to sell signatures for people’s initiative

'A people’s initiative that does not genuinely come from the people themselves... only favor the interests of the powerful few,' says Dioscese of Dipolog Bishop Severo Caermare.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Comelec dunay forms sa pag-withdraw sa people s initiative

Comelec dunay forms sa pag-withdraw sa people s initiative.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

People in Davao ‘deceived’ into signing people’s initiative forms – barangay officials

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 03 February) – Voters in the city were deceived into signing documents purportedly in exchange for money and other benefits but were actually meant to gather signatures for a people’s initiative to amend the 1987 Constitution, barangay officials from Davao City claimed during a Senate hearing on Friday. The witnesses alleged […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Comelec registration hits 1 million new voters in less than a month

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said there are more than a million registration applicants, barely a month after the registration period started on Feb. 12. Comelec Chair George Erwin Garcia said on Saturday as of March 6, a total of 1,027,572 applications were processed nationwide in Comelec offices, satellite centers and “Register Anywhere Program” (RAP).....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Comelec Registration, tuloy ngayong Pebrero 12

Nakatakdang ipagpatuloy ng Commission on Election (COMELEC) ang voter’s registration sa buong bansa. Ayon sa pamunuan ng Comelec, bukas ito sa magiging botante para sa midterm national and local elections. Kabilang dito ang mga residente na mag-eedad dise otso sa May 2025 elections. Magsisimula ang Voter’s Registration para sa 2025 NLE sa Pebrero 12, 2024 […] The post Comelec Registration, tuloy ngayong Pebrero 12 appeared first on Bicol Peryodiko......»»

Category: newsSource:  bicolperyodikoRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

‘300 cities, towns submit Cha-cha signatures’

Pages of signatures from around 300 cities and municipalities for the ongoing people’s initiative to amend the Constitution have started pouring in to the different Commission on Elections offices nationwide......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

PMPI Issues Urgent Warning against Alleged Manipulation of People s Initiative for Constitutional Amendments

Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. (PMPI) expresses alarm over reports that a campaign to amend our Constitution through the people's initiative has begun.Various accounts have alleged that payment or aid is being used to lure people to sign documents to push for the so-called charter change through a people's initiative. Worse, there are reports that local government officials have facilitated these alleged c.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

PMPI Issues Urgent Warning against Alleged Manipulation of People s Initiative for Constitutional Amendments

Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. (PMPI) expresses alarm over reports that a campaign to amend our Constitution through the people's initiative has begun.Various accounts have alleged that payment or aid is being used to lure people to sign documents to push for the so-called charter change through a people's initiative. Worse, there are reports that local government officials have facilitated these alleged c.....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

PH Development NGOs Deeply Concerned over Alleged Signature Buying for Cha-Cha Push

The Caucus of Development Non-Government Organization Networks (CODE-NGO) is deeply concerned with the reports of alleged bribery by some officials in their effort to launch a people's initiative and mobilize support for charter change.Earlier this week, several lawmakers sounded the alarm that some local officials were allegedly offering money to secure signatures for a people's initiative seeking to amend the.....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

PH Development NGOs Deeply Concerned over Alleged Signature Buying for Cha-Cha Push

The Caucus of Development Non-Government Organization Networks (CODE-NGO) is deeply concerned with the reports of alleged bribery by some officials in their effort to launch a people's initiative and mobilize support for charter change.Earlier this week, several lawmakers sounded the alarm that some local officials were allegedly offering money to secure signatures for a people's initiative seeking to amend the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

SC denies petition vs Comelec on digital signatures

The Supreme Court has denied a petition filed against the Commission on Elections asking the High Court to compel the poll body to implement the use of digital signatures in the 2022 general elections......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024