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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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated 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

Korea-led joint venture bags Comelec deal

A joint venture led by South Korean firm Miru Systems Co. Ltd. bagged the multibillion-peso contract for the lease of voting machines to be used in the May 2025 midterm polls, the Commission on Elections announced yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 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

'PHVote Guides: How to register as an overseas voter in the 2025 elections

For the first time, overseas voters may experience online voting, on top of the usual personal and postal modes.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

House revokes SMNI franchise on final reading

Voting 284-4-4, the House of Representatives yesterday approved on third and final reading a bill that seeks to revoke the franchise granted to Swara Sug Media Corp., which operates the Sonshine Media Network International,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Philippine renews support for Ukraine sovereignty

The Philippines has expressed support for Ukraine’s sovereignty by voting for six resolutions during the UN General Assembly Emergency Special Session on Russia’s invasion, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

Comelec: More time to bid for OVCS

Interested parties have more time to submit bids for the online voting and counting system to be used in the May 2025 elections, according to the Commission on Elections......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Will China now play a long or short game against Taiwan?

Beijing [China], January 23 (ANI): Following the Taiwanese people's refusal to buckle to Chinese coercion in the January 13 elections, voting back into power the incumbent Democratic People's Party (DPP) with its new leader Lai Ching-te, opinion varies as to what Beijing's next course of action will be. Will China make a precipitative military move against Taiwan, or will it continue its policy of incessant coercion? Chin.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Will China now play a long or short game against Taiwan?

Beijing [China], January 23 (ANI): Following the Taiwanese people's refusal to buckle to Chinese coercion in the January 13 elections, voting back into power the incumbent Democratic People's Party (DPP) with its new leader Lai Ching-te, opinion varies as to what Beijing's next course of action will be. Will China make a precipitative military move against Taiwan, or will it continue its policy of incessant coercion? Chin.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 23rd, 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

Academy members cast final votes for Oscars 2024 nominees

The official nominees in each of the 23 categories will be announced on January 23, and Academy members will commence final voting on January 27......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

The dangers of voting by non-citizens

Only US citizens may vote in federal elections......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

Jinggoy: Joint Cha-cha voting unconstitutional

Making both houses of Congress vote jointly and not separately on amending the 1987 Charter would be “unconstitutional,” Sen. Jinggoy Estrada said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

Pakistan suspends mobile services, closes land borders to secure voting

Pakistan's election is being held in the midst of a deep economic crisis and in a highly polarized political environment. Analysts believe no clear winner may emerge......»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

Zubiri says he lost Senate presidency for defending Dela Rosa

Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri confirmed on Tuesday that his colleagues wanted to unseat him as Senate president for defending Sen. Ronald dela Rosa, who eventually ended up voting against him......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 21st, 2024

Abasola, bagong NPC president; Abante boss wagi na director

Nahalal bilang bagong pangulo ng National Press Club of the Philippines si Leonel Abasola ng Philippine News Agency sa katatapos na NPC Biennial Election noong Biyernes (advance voting) at Linggo, sa makasaysayang gusali ng NPC sa Magallanes Drive, Intramuros, Manila. The post Abasola, bagong NPC president; Abante boss wagi na director first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsMay 6th, 2024

Groups mourn passing of nationalist senator Rene Saguisag

“We join the nation in giving thanks and paying tribute to Sen. Saguisag, an activist who never lost his bearings through the twists and turns of the people’s struggle. From taking the cudgels for human rights victims during the Marcos dictatorship, voting against the US Military Bases Agreement in the Senate, to opposing Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and Rodrigo Duterte’s fascist regimes, Sen. Saguisag’s long life of service to the nation and the people will always be cherished." The post Groups mourn passing of nationalist senator Rene Saguisag appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

In Tamil Nadu 'fight between DMK and AIADMK; BJP doesn t find space here': Kanimozhi

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 19 (ANI): As the voting began for all 39 Lok Sabha seats in the state on Friday, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader Kanimozhi said here that the fight is "clearly" between the DMK and AIADMK as the "BJP does not find space in Tamil Nadu."Kanimozhi, the DMK's sitting MP from Thoothukudi constituency, cast her vote at a polling booth in Chennai. "In Tamil Nadu, I do not even think they (BJP.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

Comelec to carry out mall voting for 2025 polls

“Sa susunod na eleksyon din po lahat ng malls sa buong bansa, lalong lalo na sa Metro Manila, magpapaboto po tayo,” Comelec Chairman George Garcia said. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024