A COMELEC spokesperson said that any “news” of Robredo’s disqualification was fake. LENI ROBREDO — The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) recently clarified that the Vice President has not been disqualified from the 2022 elections. COMELEC Spokesperson James Jimenez said in his tweet that Robredo has not been disqualified from the 2022 polls, adding that videos … Read more
Malacañang on candidate substitution: “Premature po para sabihing inaabuso” On Thursday, Malacañang said that it’s “premature” to say that the provision on candidate substitution in the Omnibus Election Code was being “abused”. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque noted in an interview on Unang Balita that none among those who filed their certificates of candidacy (COC) for … Read more
Isko Moreno was hoping that candidate substitution will not be allowed in future polls. Presidential aspirant Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso was hoping that candidate substitution in the Philippines will not be allowed in future elections. Some political aspirants and parties in the Philippines have acknowledged fielding or being a “placeholder” to someone else ahead of … Read more
Harry Roque said that he held no hard feelings for Sara Duterte for choosing not to run for president. HARRY ROQUE — The Presidential spokesperson said on Monday that he held no hard feelings toward Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte for choosing not to run for president in the 2022 elections. Roque bared in a … Read more
PPP presidential aspirant offered his slot for Davao Mayor Sara Duterte. PPP – A presidential aspirant of the Davao-based Partido Pilipino sa Pagbabago offered his slot for Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte. Former Tourism Secretary and Cebu gubernatorial candidate Ace Durano recently disclosed this move by PPP Chairman Leonardo Fernandez. Durano, the regional president of … 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
The substitution option for candidates cannot be removed, according to COMELEC. COMELEC — A Commission on Elections official maintained that the substitution option for candidates can’t be removed and that there’s nothing wrong with it. On Friday, COMELEC Commissioner Rowena Guanzon told CNN Philippines’ The Final Word that the substitution option for candidates was “already … 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