Malacañang: “We respect the independence of the Comelec.” MALACAÑANG — Here’s what the Palace said on the decision of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) to junk the petition to cancel the certificate of candidacy (COC) of presidential aspirant Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. In a short message to reporters, Cabinet Secretary and acting Presidential Spokesperson Karlo … Read more
Political aspirants with canceled COC were not eligible for substitution, according to COMELEC. COMELEC — The Commission on Elections said that political aspirants whose certificate of candidacy (COC) has been canceled were not eligible for substitution. In an online press briefing last November 10, COMELEC Spokesperson James Jimenez said that political aspirants whose COC has … Read more
COMELEC will tackle the petition seeking to cancel Bongbong Marcos’ candidacy COMELEC — The Commission on Elections will tackle the petition seeking to cancel the Certificate of Candidacy (COC) of presidential aspirant former senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. COMELEC Spokesperson James Jimenez said in a telephone interview on Wednesday that a hearing will be conducted … Read more
The COMELEC wanted to expedite the resolution of the petition against Bongbong Marcos COMELEC — The Commission on Elections wanted to expedite the resolution on the petition seeking to cancel the certificate of candidacy (COC) of presidential aspirant Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. In a television interview on Wednesday, COMELEC Spokesperson James Jimenez said that it … Read more
CHED Chairman De Vera revealed his reason why he decided not to run for senator in 2022 elections. CHED — Commission on Higher Education chairman Prospero “Popoy” de Vera recently revealed his reason why he decided not to run for senator in the 2022 elections. De Vera revealed in his Facebook post on Friday that … Read more
DOTr Secretary Tugade revealed his reason why he decided not to run for senator in 2022 elections. DOTr — Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade recently revealed his reason why he decided not to run for senator in the 2022 elections. On Saturday, Tugade said that he decided not to run for senator in the 2022 elections … Read more
Harry Roque was set to continue serving as a Presidential spokesperson. HARRY ROQUE — The Presidential spokesperson was set to continue serving as President Rodrigo Duterte’s mouthpiece after backing out of his senatorial bid in 2022. Roque reiterated in a text message to reporters Friday evening that he will only run for senator in the … Read more
Richard Gordon filed his COC for Senate reelection RICHARD GORDON — The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee chairman filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) to seek another term in the Senate. Running under the Bagumbayan-VNP party, the senator, through his representative, formalized his bid on the last day of filing of certificates of candidacy before the … Read more
Leni Robredo on campaign color: “Hindi naman kulay ‘yong nagdedefine sa tao” On Friday, Vice President Leni Robredo said that the campaign color used by a candidate wasn’t what defined a person, as should be based on the choices people make. Robredo was wearing a distinctive pink ribbon when she stepped out last Thursday to … Read more
Leni Robredo revealed her reason for running for president as an independent candidate. On Friday, Vice President Leni Robredo revealed her reason for running for president as an independent candidate in the 2022 elections. Robredo revealed that Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan was officially her running mate for the 2022 elections. The Vice President also formally … Read more