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Solve vote-buying problem first, Comelec told

Instead of granting the Commission on Elections additional powers that could regulate candidates’ use of social media, the Comelec should focus on addressing the perennial problem of vote-buying first, Lanao del Norte Rep. Khalid Dimaporo said Wednesday......»»

Category: newsSource: philstar philstarMay 16th, 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

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 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

The only remaining possible solution to the Palestine problem

Statespersons advised by experts started the Palestine Problem 110 years ago, and for 75 years statespersons and experts have tried to solve it, but have failed miserably......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

DTI warns vs buying mystery parcels

The public should be careful in in buying mystery parcels or boxes as they may be held liable for violating the anti-fencing law for buying illegally obtained items, the Department of Trade and Industry said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

Int’l groups urge Marcos Jr. to solve 13-year long murder of environmental journalist

“We are here today to urge and call upon President Marcos Jr.’s administration and the law enforcement agency to act upon this crucial piece of information and to immediately arrest the mastermind on Ortega’s murder. It’s time to say enough is enough." The post Int’l groups urge Marcos Jr. to solve 13-year long murder of environmental journalist appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024

DOE: Cloud seeding won’t solve water shortage

DOE: Cloud seeding won’t solve water shortage.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 27th, 2024

BCPO eyes task force to solve bizman s slay

BCPO eyes task force to solve bizman s slay.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

DOTr: Government, PPP projects to solve Metro traffic

The Department of Transportation has committed to solve the traffic congestion in Metro Manila through public-private partnerships after the region was ranked as the worst metro in the world in a mobility index......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Why mounting a 2024 plebiscite on charter change will be a daunting task for Comelec

Charter change advocates are eyeing a plebiscite this year to ratify their proposed amendment to the 1987 Constitution, but the Comelec says it doesn't have enough time, manpower, and resources to mount a nationwide vote, as the 2025 elections inch closer.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Marcos: Philippines drug problem lessened sans violence

Sans violence, the Philippine government has “lessened” the narcotics problem in the country, President Marcos told German Chancellor Olaf Scholz during their meeting here on Tuesday.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

View from Manila: Kicking diplomats out won’t solve the West Philippine Sea problem 

Such is the paradox that while China makes bilateral ties harder to maintain, it becomes more important for the Philippines to make sure that lines remain open.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMay 27th, 2024

DepEd s SHS vouchers fall short of decongesting public schools, helping poor learners

"It's a waste that we don't solve the problem of congestion because we are randomly giving the voucher program to students," the senator said......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

The UN will vote on its first resolution on artificial intelligence, aimed at ensuring its safety

The UN will vote on its first resolution on artificial intelligence, aimed at ensuring its safety.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

DTI Cebu chief urges safety in buying cooling appliances

DTI Cebu chief urges safety in buying cooling appliances.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

NFA OKs more competitive P30/k palay buying price

State-run National Food Authority is optimistic that it can now compete better with private traders in buying local palay after it was allowed to purchase palay or unmilled rice by as much as P30 per kilogram......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

Watchdog warns Filipinos from buying chicken toy due to toxic chemicals

The EcoWaste Coalition has advised Filipino consumers to refrain from buying an unauthorized squeaky toy marketed for kids and pets alike due to the presence of an "endocrine disrupting chemical.".....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

PSEi surges with strong foreign buying ahead of Lunar New Year break

MANILA, Philippines —The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) rose on Thursday due to strong foreign buying ahead of the long weekend. By the end of trading, the PSEi went up by 0.29 percent (20.12 points) to reach 6,850.16, while the broader All Shares index rose by 0.21 percent (7.45 points) to 3,574.21. There will be.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024