Isko Moreno ‘retired’ na sa politika; may isyu ba sa kanila ni Diego Castro?
“RETIRED” na raw sa mundo ng politika si dating Manila Mayor Isko Moreno matapos matalo sa naganap na Presidential elections last May, 2022. Mukhang wala na ngang balak tumakbo ang actor-politician sa susunod na eleksyon, kahit sa pagkasenador, base sa huli niyang naging pahayag hinggil dito. Base sa interview ni Ogie Diaz kay Yorme na […] The post Isko Moreno ‘retired’ na sa politika; may isyu ba sa kanila ni Diego Castro? appeared first on Bandera......»»
Vantage Point | Corazon Aquino’s legacy
Should Congress decide to either convene itself into a constituent assembly or to call for elections for delegates to a constitutional convention, the citizenry must closely monitor the process — not because the 1987 Constitution is Corazon Aquino’s most outstanding legacy, but because, at this critical stage in the country’s history, it is among the people’s few remaining means of defense against the return of authoritarian rule and the further ruin of this country. The post Vantage Point | Corazon Aquino’s legacy appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
1.4 new voters register for barangay, SK polls
More than 2.5 million applications were filed during the voter registration for the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections, 1.4 million of them new voters, according to the Commission on Elections......»»
8 Palace ‘appointees’ fall for gov’t job scam
They were raring to be sworn in at Malacañang as “presidential appointees.” And why not? They had already “paid” for their positions. Alas, eight people apparently fell victim to a scam that tricked them into thinking they could secure a government post—for a fee. They showed up as a group at Malacañang on Friday afternoon, […] The post 8 Palace ‘appointees’ fall for gov’t job scam appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Comelec mulls village, youth polls in malls
After its experimental “register anywhere” project for new voters, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is now looking to also conduct a pilot test on holding the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan polls in October in select malls. In a radio interview on Friday, Comelec Chair George Garcia said the poll body plans to transfer select polling […] The post Comelec mulls village, youth polls in malls appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
SC junks prohibition on losing bets as party-list nominees
The Supreme Court has declared as unconstitutional the prohibition on losing candidates being included in the list of nominees for party-list representatives in the next elections, as provided under the laws and Commission on Elections rules......»»
Comelec affirms Cusi wing is ‘true’ PDP-Laban
The Commission on Elections yesterday affirmed the ruling of its Second Special Division recognizing the faction of former energy secretary Alfonso Cusi as “true and official members” of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan party......»»
Voters urged to register before Jan. 31 to avoid last minute crowd — Comelec-Mandaue
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — The Commission on Elections in Mandaue City (Comelec-Mandaue) is urging voters to register for the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections before the last day on Jan. 31 to avoid crowding. The Barangay and SK elections are held on Oct. 30 this year. Lawyer Anna Fleur Abelgas-Gujilde, Comelec-Mandaue election officer, said she […] The post Voters urged to register before Jan. 31 to avoid last minute crowd — Comelec-Mandaue appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Shocked by Durante’s murder rap, Bato says: Don’t risk career, future on illicit affair
MANILA, Philippines — The alleged involvement of the former head of the Presidential Security Group (PSG) in last month’s murder of fashion model and businesswoman Yvonne Chua Plaza came as a shock to Senator “Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa. Tagged as the mastermind, Brig. Gen. Jesus Durante III is now facing a murder complaint along with six […] The post Shocked by Durante’s murder rap, Bato says: Don’t risk career, future on illicit affair appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Comelec upholds decision to recognize Duterte faction as real PDP-Laban
The Commision on Elections upheld its decision to recognize the PDP-Laban wing chaired by former President Rodrigo Duterte as the legitimate party over the faction led by Sen. Aquilino Pimentel III......»»
Gigi Reyes can’t skip personal appearance in trial
The Third Division of the anti-graft court Sandiganbayan has turned down the bid of lawyer Jessica Lucila “Gigi” Reyes, Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile’s former chief of staff, to waive her personal appearance in the trial of her plunder and graft cases in connection with the pork barrel scam......»»
Ex-PSG, six soldiers tagged in murder of Chua Plaza
Despite his earlier denial, Army Brigadier General and former Presidential Security Group head Jesus Durante III is named the mastermind in the killing of model and entrepreneur Yvonne Chua Plaza last December 29......»»
Comelec eyes ‘mall voting’ after registration effort
The Commission on Elections is contemplating on allowing the country’s 65 million voters to cast their votes in every election – either presidential, mid-term or senatorial polls – inside air-conditioned malls......»»
Comelec: No more extension of poll registration deadline
The Commission on Elections yesterday urged eligible voters to file their application for registration for this year’s Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections as this would not likely be extended......»»
Trump, lawyers sanctioned nearly $1 million for ‘political’ lawsuit vs Clinton
A federal judge has ordered former U.S. President Donald Trump and his attorneys to pay more than $937,000 in sanctions for suing former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton over claims the 2016 presidential election was rigged. U.S. District Judge John Middlebrooks, who threw out Trump’s lawsuit in September, said Thursday the sanctions were warranted because […] The post Trump, lawyers sanctioned nearly $1 million for ‘political’ lawsuit vs Clinton appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Comelec cleared of security breaches concealment in 2022 polls
The Commission on Elections has been cleared of liability for concealment of security breaches in the general elections on May 9 last year......»»
New voter registrants breach 1 million
More than one million voters have registered for the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections set in October, according to the Commission on Elections......»»
PH Exceeded 2022 GDP Projections: Diokno
Philippine economic growth is likely to have exceeded the target of 6.5 to 7.5 percent in 2022, according to estimates stated by the national government, the Presidential Communications Office said. Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno made the estimate in a meeting with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr in Davos, Switzerland as part of the Philippine delegation […].....»»
Comelec to visit schools for voter education campaign
The Commission on Elections is visiting select schools in the country as part of its its voter education campaign in a bid to encourage more youths to join the ongoing voter registration for the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections in October this year......»»
We don t appreciate it : DFA cries foul at Ukraine envoy baring phone call request
According to the Embassy of Ukraine in Malaysia, the request was made months ago after the elections......»»