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Comelec: 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. of election day is reserved for seniors, PWDs
MANILA, Philippines — Senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and pregnant women will have the voting precincts to themselves from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. on election day in 2025, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Wednesday. According to Comelec Chair George Erwin Garcia, the voting precincts will be exclusively available to persons meeting any.....»»
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 […].....»»
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).....»»
Diamante shines anew as Squires rally to shoot down Robins
Letran rode on another gem of a performance by George Diamante as it dealt Mapua its first defeat — a come-from-behind 86-69 victory — while bolstering its title-retention bid in the NCAA Season 99 juniors basketball tourney......»»
Comelec grants P18-billion election contract to Korean-led consortium
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has approved a nearly P18 billion contract to lease an automated election system for the 2025 midterm polls to a joint venture led by the controversial South Korean company Miru Systems Co. Ltd. Comelec Chair George Garcia announced the decision on Thursday, stating that the poll body unanimously.....»»
Comelec eyeing return of voter’s ID cards
Comelec chairperson George Garcia on Wednesday announced that discussions are underway regarding the reissuance of voter IDs, citing the slow distribution of national IDs as a key reason......»»
Wala nga lang si George : Daniel Padilla treats fans to impromptu mini-concert in Siargao
Kapamilya actor Daniel Padilla treated his fans to an impromptu mini concert in Siargao. .....»»
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.....»»
From ‘Banana Republic’ to ‘UK-low’
The writer George Santayana warned us: “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it......»»
Some top tourist spots in Visayas have high coliform level
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Some of the top tourist spots in Central Visayas have poor water quality that might be unfit for swimming, prompting the Regional Development Council here (RDC-7) to urge the government to take action. There are three sites in the region wherein high levels of fecal coliform have been detected. These are.....»»
Cebu Daily Newscast: 6 Cebu graduates top medical technologists licensure exam 2024
Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. 6 Cebu graduates top medical technologists licensure exam 2024 Six graduates from Cebu universities recently made it to the top 10 list of the Medical Technologists Licensure Examination for March.....»»
Israel war undermining top UN court, South Africa says
South Africa's top diplomat on Tuesday accused Israel of setting a precedent for leaders to defy the top UN court, as she again alleged a campaign of starvation in Gaza......»»
Top Contenders Peaking Ahead of March Madness in AP Top 25 Womens Basketball Poll
The NCAA women’s basketball tournament is quickly approaching, with Selection Sunday less than a week away. Several top teams have already secured automatic bids and.....»»
Davao cops yet to follow ‘Tattoo Removal Policy’ due to absence of guidelines
THE recently approved policy regulating the bearing and sporting of tattoos for members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) has yet to be implemented by the Davao police due to the “no-update status” on the policy’s guidelines......»»
Steniel cleared for open trading after 18-year suspension
Steniel Manufacturing had its suspension lifted by the PSE and will resume trading this morning after an 18-year absence from the market......»»
Senate to tackle heat’s toll on education, remote learning hurdles
The absence of airconditioning in many Philippine schools subjects students to stifling heat in crowded and poorly ventilated classrooms, raising concerns about their health and ability to learn. .....»»
Chery Tiggo bench ready to step up in Paat s looming absence
Chery Tiggo head coach Kung Fu Reyes isn’t worried about Mylene Paat potentially missing a Premier Volleyball League semifinals game due to tryouts in South Korea next week......»»
Controlled forum: Rappler highlights underrecognized transport sector in Marcos traffic town hall
CHEERS TO Rappler for pointing out the absence of some civil society groups and transport advocates in the very first public town hall on traffic; and for actually giving them space in his story.On April 10, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the t.....»»
GMA Network profit falls to P3.2 billion in 2023
Broadcast leader GMA Network Inc. was hit with a 42 percent decline in its profit in 2023, as the company endured a P3 billion drop in revenue in the absence of election placements......»»
Next-woman-up mentality makes up for Poyos absence in UST win
Every woman on the UST Golden Tigresses’ roster was ready to fill in the void left by ace rookie Angge Poyos in their UAAP Season 86 game on Wednesday, as they battled an upset-seeking UP Fighting Maroons side at the Mall of Asia Arena......»»