Senator Imee Marcos on Tuesday defended her bill providing for mail-in voting during elections, emphasizing that thousands of vulnerable citizens may be unable to vote in the 2022 polls unless a more socially sensitive and convenient voting system for them is put in place.
WATCH | Palace respects proposal for mail-in voting in PH
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Palace leaves to Comelec decision on voter registration
Malacañang said it is up to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to decide on the deferment of the voter registration for the May 2022 elections.
Enough with bullsh*t! Locsin shoots down ‘rev gov’ clamor: People want 2022 elections
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro “Teddyboy” Locsin Jr. is among the government officials irked by the clamor of some of President Rodrigo Duterte’s supporters for a revolutionary government.
Key to successful 2013 elections: Comelec mourns death of Sixto Brillantes
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday paid tribute to its late former chairman Sixto Brillantes Jr. as a pioneer of transparency measures in the country’s electoral exercises.
Na-bulldozer project ko! Cayetano justifies ‘Kamag-anak Inc.’ rule in Taguig
House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano sought to justify his family’s rule over Taguig by blaming term limits for the existence of political dynasties.
Kanye West holds chaotic opening of 2020 presidential bid
US rapper Kanye West broke down in tears on Sunday at the chaotic launch of his unlikely campaign to oust Donald Trump as president in November elections.
Baka makalusot: Bolivia president signs off on September elections despite virus fears
Bolivia’s interim president Jeanine Anez signed into law Sunday a bill calling for general elections on September 6 after criticism over her reluctance to hold a vote during the coronavirus pandemic.
Higher poll spending limits for candidates gets green light in Lower House
The House of Representatives has secured the third reading passage of a proposed legislation that seeks increase higher campaign spending of candidates during elections.
Trump dismisses new Russia election interference claim
President Donald Trump on Friday dismissed reported warnings by US intelligence that Russia is meddling in this year’s elections as a “hoax” planted by his Democratic rivals.
Vindictive politiko shuts down rival’s businesses, cashes in on their loss
Vindictive politiko (VP) isn’t done settling scores with political rival (PR) after winning the 2019 elections.
Duterte roasts Bong Go for being more vain after taking Senate seat: Dati kita anit, ngayon ang kapal na buhok!
President Rodrigo Duterte ribbed his former aide, Senator Bong Go, for making an extra effort to look good especially after winning in the 2019 elections.
Social media disinformation, surveillance growing: watchdog
Governments around the world are increasingly using social media to manipulate elections and monitor their citizens, in a worrisome trend for democracy, a human rights watchdog said Tuesday.
Trump’s 2020 reelection fight set to be most perilous in decades
Elections are often described as a horse race but when Donald Trump seeks his second term in 12 months, it’s going to look more like a monster car demolition derby.
Court junks poll protest vs. Negros Occ mayor Yulo
Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental Mayor Ella Garcia-Yulo has secured her win in the May elections after a court dismissed the election protest against her.
WATCH | Di maka-move on! Duterte attacks Otso Diretso anew
It has been more a month since the May 13 midterm elections,
but President Rodrigo Duterte has taken a potshot once again at the
opposition senatorial slate Otso Diretso.
Comelec extends deadline of SOCE filing
MANILA — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Friday extended by one day the election candidates’ filing of Statements of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCEs) since the end of the 30-day deadline falls on a holiday.
Napudpod na Math ko! Nancy Binay seeks UP help on vote count
With nearly 97 percent of the election returns transmitted, Senator Nancy Binay is apparently wondering if she can keep her 12th ranking in the partial…
This is not the end: Mocha gives heartfelt thanks to supporters
Amid imminent defeat in the party-list elections, former Palace official Mocha Uson has thanked her supporters and vowed to remain the voice of ordinary Filipinos.…
Paolo Duterte honored, humbled by Davao support
Former Davao City Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte has won a congressional seat in Davao City’s first district and thanked his supporters for their trust and…
WATCH | Lanao del Sur polls remain controllable, says Duterte
President Rodrigo Duterte believes that Monday’s elections in Lanao del
Sur province remains “controllable.”
Villanueva calls poll glitch weird: We gave Comelec P10.18B this year
Senator Joel Villanueva has demanded an explanation from the Commission on Elections about its transparency server problems that led to the delay in unofficial media…
Kapit lang! Never surrender – Pangilinan
Senator Francis Pangilinan is not giving up on the Otso Diretso senatorial candidates as the counting of ballots in the midterm elections started. “Kapit lang.…
What’s happening Comelec? Gatchalian dismayed with poll count delay
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has a lot of explaining to do about the alleged irregularities in the midterm elections including the delay in the…
