The National Press Club has protested the partnership forged by COMELEC and Rappler. NPC — The National Press Club has protested the partnership forged by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) and Rappler, saying that it’s “unacceptable to most Filipinos.” On Thursday, COMELEC signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with Rappler in a bid to promote … Read more
Comelec To Hold Debate for Presidential Candidates COMELEC – The Commission on Elections confirmed that 10 presidential candidates will attend its televised debate. Currently, the candidates for the national election this May 2022 are busy campaigning following the kick-off of the campaign period last February 8. They are visiting different cities and provinces across the … 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
Comelec Implements “Oplan Baklas” COMELEC – The Commission on Elections spoke on the “Oplan Baklas” amid the campaign period for the May 2022 Election. The campaign period for the May 2022 Election has officially started in the Philippines. It was last February 8 when proclamation rallies were held as a kick-off of the campaigns of … Read more
Here’s the message of Kiko Pangilinan to Comelec and PNP over “Oplan Baklas” KIKO PANGILINAN – The vice-presidential candidate has a message to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and Philippine National Police (PNP) over “Oplan Baklas.” Pangilinan is gearing up for the second-highest position in the government this coming May 9, 2022 election. Together with … Read more
COMELEC said that it may file cases against private property owners who “remain adamant” on displaying oversized campaign posters. COMELEC — On Friday, the Commission on Elections warned private property owners against displaying oversized campaign posters. According to COMELEC spokesperson James Jimenez, its personnel didn’t enter private properties and remove oversized campaign posters on display … Read more
The non-filing of ITR wasn’t a violation under the 1977 NIRC, according to DOF. DOF — The Department of Finance said that the non-filing of income tax return (ITR) wasn’t a violation under the 1977 National Internal Revenue Code (NIRC). According to Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III, failure to file an ITR wasn’t a … Read more
COMELEC advised celebrities not to use their platforms or shows to endorse political candidates. COMELEC — On Friday, the Commission on Elections advised celebrities not to use their platforms or shows to endorse political candidates in the 2022 elections. COMELEC spokesperson James Jimenez said that only political candidates should take a leave from their shows … Read more
Rowena Guanzon has this response to Marcoleta ROWENA GUANZON – The retired Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Commissioner has a furious response at SAGIP party-list Rep. Rodante Marcoleta. Recently, Guanzon took to the micro-blogging site, Twitter wherein she stressed that the congressman, whom she called “epal”, should not be voted in the coming election. She added … Read more
COMELEC will check with DILG and CSC on political candidates’ use of government vehicles during the campaign period. COMELEC — The Commission on Elections will consult with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Civil Service Commission (CSC) about the issue of political candidates’ use of government vehicles during the campaign … Read more