Sen. Manny Pacquiao Speaks on Upcoming Debate Question MANNY PACQUIAO – The presidential candidate and incumbent Senator urges the Commission on Elections (Comelec) not to give the debate questions to the candidates in advance. Presidential debates are undeniably among the most-awaited events of many Filipino voters during the election. A lot of people want to … Read more
The MOA entered into by Rappler and COMELEC is “practically a boilerplate agreement”, according to the poll body. COMELEC — The Commission on Elections said that it will answer National Press Club’s letter of protest against the poll body’s partnership with Rappler. To recall, the poll body signed on February 24 a memorandum of agreement … Read more
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
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
Comelec Commissioner Rowena Guanzon Reacts To Verdict on DQ Cases against Marcos Jr. ROWENA GUANZON – The retired Comelec Commissioner reacted to the resolution of Commissioner Aimee Ferolino on petitions seeking to disqualify former Senator Bongbong Marcos from the presidential election. The Comelec 1st Division has released the decision over the three (3) consolidated cases … Read more