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Sara reveals she will run in next polls

Summary: Sara Duterte, the Vice President and Education Secretary, announced her intention to run in the next election during a visit to flood victims in Barangay Bago Gallera. In a Facebook Live video, she mentioned that her brothers, Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte and First District Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte, may not run in the next election, prompting her decision to campaign. However, she did not specify the position she would be running for. The upcoming election will be the 2025 midterm senatorial elections for senators, congressmen, and local officials, with the presidential national elections scheduled for 2028. Duterte also emphasized the importance of barangay development councils in times of calamity and stressed the need for disaster resilience and awareness among barangay officials and children. Additionally, she highlighted the significance of safety and security, urging trust in security personnel and caution against scammers and swindlers. Duterte also emphasized the importance of education for the younger generation and the equal opportunities it provides. This announcement comes amidst her visits to various areas in the Philippines, where she has been extending aid and addressing pertinent issues such as disaster resilience and community safety......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 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

New AES provider continues to face scrutiny despite award

The newly awarded provider for the 2025 national and local elections continues to face scrutiny despite securing the notice of award from the Commission on Elections. Digital Pinoys national campaigner Ronald Gustilo said that the group will continue to scrutinize the winning entities even though Miru Systems Co. Ltd. was already declared as the winning […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  journalRelated NewsFeb 25th, 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

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

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

No Khan do: With the favorite in jail and violence rising, Pakistan s elections look like a problem not the solution

National polls held last week resulted in no party securing a clear majority. However, forming a government is not the key challenge   Independent candidates linked to the Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party led by former cricketer and prime minister of Pakistan Imran Khan - who was jailed weeks before the elections, on.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 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

Korean firm Miru Systems bags vote counting machine contract for 2025 polls

The Commission on Elections has awarded Korean firm Miru Systems with the contract to supply the vote counting machines for the 2025 midterm elections......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Comelec targets 3 million new voters for 2025 polls

The Commission on Elections reported yesterday a high turnout of prospective voters on the first day of the seven-month voter registration for the May 2025 midterm elections......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

The world is watching: US election developments

In the coming months, close to 60 countries will be having elections, but none as consequential as the elections in the United States......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

No extension of party-list registration deadline – Comelec

The Commission on Elections is not inclined to extend the deadline for party-list groups to file the required manifestation of intent to participate in the 2025 elections......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Philippines reaffirms adherence to One-China Policy after Taiwan elections

The Philippines will continue to adhere to the One-China Policy, the Department of Foreign Affairs said, following the victory of a pro-independence presidential candidate in Taiwan’s elections. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Comelec sets bidding for 2025 poll transmission system

The Commission on Elections plans to start next month the public bidding for the transmission system that will be used in the 2025 midterm elections......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024

Voting machine customization starts April 18 – Comelec

The customization of vote counting machines for the May 2025 midterm elections will start on April 18, the Commission on Elections said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Number of aspiring voters exceeds 1.7 million

The number of those who registered and are aspiring to vote in the May 2025 midterm elections has exceeded 1.7 million, according to the Commission on Elections......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 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

‘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: 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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 10th, 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