Putin poised to rule Russia for 6 more years after an election with no other real choices
Putin poised to rule Russia for 6 more years after an election with no other real choices.....»»
Trump predicts the end of U.S. democracy if he loses 2024 election
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Donald Trump said on Saturday if he does not win November’s presidential election it will mean the likely end of American democracy. The Republican presidential candidate, speaking to supporters in Ohio, made the claim after repeating his baseless assertion that his 2020 election defeat to Democratic President Joe Biden was the result.....»»
Sandigan junks Bistek’s plea to dismiss graft rap
The Sandiganbayan has dismissed the bid of former Quezon City mayor Herbert Bautista and former administrator Aldrin Cuña to dismiss the graft case filed against them in connection with the allegedly anomalous P32-million online occupational permitting and tracking system project in 2019......»»
No election plans next year, Recto says
Finance Secretary Ralph Recto has committed to stay in the Cabinet, effectively dismissing questions of yet another short-stint in the economic team as he lets go of immediate political plans......»»
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.....»»
Comelec: Preparations for 2025 polls to proceed
After signing a contract for its automated election system, the Commission on Elections will proceed as scheduled with preparations for the May 2025 midterm elections......»»
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.....»»
EDITORIAL - New election system provider
It’s final: the country has a new automated election system provider......»»
EXPLAINER: Who is on and off the ballot in Russia’s presidential election?
President Vladimir Putin is expected to easily win a landslide victory and another six-year term.....»»
Korean firm agrees to terms of Comelec auto polls contract
South Korean firm Miru Systems and its partners have agreed with the Commission on Elections on the terms in the service contract for the 2025 automated election system.....»»
Blackwater relishes strong start
If Blackwater’s 3-0 start in the PBA Philippine Cup is a portent of things to come, Bossing team owner Dioceldo Sy said yesterday he’s enjoying the habit of winning. Only twice in 21 previous conferences has Blackwater gone over .500, posting identical 7-4 records in the 2017-18 Governors Cup and 2019 Commissioner’s Cup......»»
Training program on the Revised Corporation Code
The Center for Global Best Practices is hosting an online training on the 2019 Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines on March 15 from 1:30 to 5 p.m. via Zoom......»»
Namfrel founder Jose Concepcion, 92
Jose Concepcion Jr., founder of election watchdog National Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel), passed away yesterday at the age of 92......»»
The new Taiwanese government and America’s role
Congratulations to Taiwan for mounting a peaceful, democratic and orderly election last Jan. 13......»»
Rep. Tulfo calls on nat’l gov t to probe into Masara landslide
ACT-CIS Partylist representative Congressman Erwin Tulfo, earlier this week, reiterated his sentiments regarding the slow conduct of the investigation by the national government into the Masara landslide tragedy that claimed at least 98 individuals and injured 32......»»
The pests that are toxic politics and rice tariffication
Duterte back in 2019 promised us of cheaper rice with his Rice Tariffication Law. The Marcos-Duterte Uni-Team in 2022 promised to lower the price of rice to P20 per kilo. These promises clearly remained as promises......»»
‘Plebiscite alongside midterm elections unconstitutional’
As lawmakers bicker over when to hold a plebiscite on Charter change, election lawyer Romulo Macalintal said synchronizing it with the 2025 midterm elections is definitely a no-no as it would be unconstitutional......»»
Senegal : petrole, gaz et emploi seront les priorites du prochain president
En depit de la crise politique nee du report de l'election presidentielle initialement prevue le 25 fevrier 2024 (elle pourrait se tenir le 2 juin), le Senegal est considere comme l'un des pays les plus stabl.....»»
Cebu City’s Singapore-like goal is about instilling discipline and respect, city administrator says
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Discipline and respect are what will make Cebu City a Singapore-like city. According to Cebu City Administrator and Lawyer Collin Rosell, speaking on Friday, March 1, during the “League of Lupong Tagapamayapa – Cebu City Chapter General Assembly and Board of Directors Election,” held near a pier in Cebu City, Mayor.....»»
Iran election: turnout sinks to record low as polls close – The Daily Guardian
The recent parliamentary elections in Iran have sparked controversy and raised concerns about the legitimacy of the results, as the country saw a record low.....»»