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FACT CHECK | VP Sara Duterte did not return her 2022 confidential fund

Vice President Sara Duterte has not returned any confidential funds to the government treasury, contrary to a video posted on YouTube. Reports that Duterte spent in just 11 days in December 2022 a confidential fund amounting to P125 million from the contingency fund of the Office of the President drew widespread criticisms and demands for […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

QC prosecutor’s office junks ‘grave threats’ rap vs Duterte

The Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office has dismissed the grave threats case filed by ACT Teachers Rep. France Castro against former President Rodrigo Duterte, saying there was insufficient evidence to prove his intent to harm her. Castro accused Duterte of threatening to kill her based on statements he made during two episodes of his show “Gikan sa Masa,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

Davawenyos confused on both people’s initiative and Polong’s statements

In the “Duterte country” that is Davao City, some residents were lured to a signature campaign distributed in their communities in the past week seeking to amend the Constitution which they thought was part of Duterte’s campaign......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024

Women take part in Japan’s 1,250-year-old ‘naked festival’ for first time

Seven groups of women took part in the ritual which is said to drive away evil spirits and where participants pray for happiness. Despite its name, those taking part are not naked......»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Comelec sets 2025 elections schedule

Comelec sets 2025 elections schedule.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated News19 hr. 55 min. ago

Comelec, Miru ordered to comment on petition vs deal

The Supreme Court has ordered the Commission on Elections and South Korean company Miru Systems to comment on the petition seeking to declare null and void their P17.9-billion contract for the conduct of the 2025 midterm elections for allegedly violating the law on automated elections......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 27th, 2024

Limit on substitutions for 2025 elections

FOLLOWING the recent prohibition of candidate substitutions for the May 2025 midterm elections, the Commission on Elections - Davao Region (Comelec-Davao) has confirmed that the central office has not yet provided comprehensive guidelines on disallowing substitutions outside the designated period for filing certificates of candidacy (COCs)......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 17th, 2024

Leaders forge compact for peaceful, safe 2025 BARMM elections

Three provincial governors and the congressional representative of Basilan have agreed to help each other ensure a peaceful and orderly regional and local elections in the Bangsamoro region in 2025......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Hardware modifications in automated counting machines approved

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) issued a memorandum on Wednesday approving specific adjustments to the hardware of automated counting machines (ACMs) for their deployment in the 2025 national and local elections. These customizations were based on observations made by stakeholders during the demonstration of the ACMs, as per the memorandum. The approved.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

Comelec: 3 million overseas voters eyed in 2025 polls

With internet voting, the Commission on Elections is looking to have up to three million Filipinos abroad participate in the May 2025 midterm elections......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Cha-cha plebiscite during mid-year elections: No media question on Comelec s apparent uncertainty

BOTH LEGISLATIVE chambers are on the forefront of ongoing charter change discussions. Legislators have repeatedly said that amendments will be limited to economic measures in the 1987 Constitution.Meanwhile, the Commission on Elections (Com.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Central Visayas surpasses 100,000 voter registrations for 2025 midterm elections

Central Visayas surpasses 100,000 voter registrations for 2025 midterm elections.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Comelec eyes malls as voting centers for 2025 polls

Malls – among other “public places” – are being eyed as voting centers for next year’s midterm elections, to avoid overcrowding at polling precincts and provide convenience to voters, Commission on Elections Chairman George Garcia said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Comelec ready to hold demo for 2025 poll machines

The Commission on Elections has assured the public that it is ready to conduct a voting demonstration in Congress with the new machine that will be used in the May 2025 midterm elections......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

Comelec: Preparations for 2025 polls to proceed

After signing a contract for its automated election system, the Commission on Elections will proceed as scheduled with preparations for the May 2025 midterm elections......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

Comelec signs P17.99B contract with Miru for automated 2025 polls

MANILA, Philippines — An almost P18-billion contract was signed on Monday between the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and the South Korean firm Miru Systems Co. Ltd. (Miru Systems) for the lease of an automated election system to be used in the 2025 midterm elections. Miru Systems was the sole bidder for the lease of a.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

‘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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

‘New poll machines to give speedy results, lower failure rates’

There will be faster transmission of votes and lower failure rates with the new machines and transmission service to be used in the May 2025 midterm elections, the Commission on Elections said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Comelec resets bid submission for SETS

The Commission on Elections moved to Feb. 29 the deadline for the submission of bids for the P1.64-billion Secure Electronic Transmission Services, which will be used in the May 2025 midterm elections......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Politicians, parties warned vs scammers

With the midterm elections still more than a year away, fake offers to manipulate poll results are becoming rampant, according to the Commission on Elections......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024