PNP: “We demand the owner of the concerned Facebook page to immediately take down this picture and issue a public apology” PNP — On Wednesday, the Philippine National Police called out actor Mark Manicad for allegedly posting a photo of himself on social media in a police uniform while endorsing a presidential candidate. The PNP … Read more
COMELEC and Rappler will officially ink a partnership for the 2022 elections. COMELEC — The Commission on Elections and Rappler will officially sign a partnership on voter engagement and fighting disinformation in relation to 2022 elections in a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing ceremony. COMELEC Spokesperson James Jimenez said that the poll body believes that … Read more
Sara Duterte explained why she and Bongbong Marcos have been campaigning separately. SARA DUTERTE — The vice-presidential candidate recently explained why she and her running mate, former senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., have been campaigning separately. During a chance interview in Batangas City, Mayor Sara said that splitting up on the campaign trail was the … Read more
BIR: “All candidates, political parties/party-list groups, and campaign contributors are required to register with the BIR.” BIR — The Bureau of Internal Revenue warns of penalties against unregistered and tax-evading political parties and candidates. The tax bureau has reminded political candidates, political parties, as well as campaign financiers of their obligations ahead of May 2022 … Read more
Manila Mayor Isko Moreno: “Both of us uphill ang battle namin but no matter what Isko-Doc Willie ako.” ISKO MORENO — Manila Mayor Francisco Domagoso maintained that he’s still campaigning for Doc Willie Ong despite being paired with Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte. Willie Ong is Moreno’s running mate in the 2022 elections, while Mayor … Read more
Marcos camp said that Bongbong Marcos is only trying to protect a hand that has a wound that got infected. BONGBONG MARCOS — Here’s what the camp of presidential candidate Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said following a video of the former senator seemingly avoiding handshakes from supporters in Caloocan circulated on social media. On Sunday, Marcos’ … Read more
Malacañang: “So far, ganoon pa rin po ang stand ni Pangulo.” MALACAÑANG — With more than two months left before the 2022 elections, the Palace said that President Rodrigo Duterte is still not endorsing any presidential candidate at this time. Echoing the President’s earlier pronouncement, Cabinet Secretary and acting Presidential Spokesperson Karlo Nograles said that … Read more
Here’s the response of Ping Lacson to Isko Moreno over “anti-corruption czar” PING LACSON – The presidential candidate gave a response to Manila Mayor Isko Moreno over “anti-corruption czar.” The May 9, 2022 election is fast approaching. Among those who vie for the highest position in the government are Manila Mayor Isko Moreno, Senator Panfilo … Read more
AMLC teams up with BSP, NBI, and PNP in order to curb vote selling and vote buying. AMLC — The Anti-Money Laundering Council teamed up with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), and Philippine National Police (PNP) in order to curb vote selling and vote buying as the Philippines faces … Read more
CSC: “It is your decision to wear what color you like, pero wag yung color na may ‘vote for’ wag po yun.” CSC — On Tuesday, a Civil Service Commission commissioner reminded government employees not to wear clothes containing words that signified support to a political candidate during work hours. CSC Commissioner Aileen Lizada said … Read more