President Duterte: “Maglista kayo ng mga kandidato na gusto ninyo.” PRESIDENT RODRIGO DUTERTE — The President urged the public to prepare a list of preferred candidates on election day. The President on Tuesday urged the public to consider preparing a list of their preferred candidates on Election Day, saying that it would be tricky to … 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
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 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
COMELEC on raffles and “ayuda-giving”: “It’s going to be for vote buying purposes.” COMELEC — The Commission on Elections reminded political candidates for the 2022 elections that no more raffles and “ayuda-giving” during the campaign period. COMELEC Spokesperson James Jimenez reminded political candidates that raffles will no longer be allowed starting February 8 when the … Read more
President Duterte urged COMELEC to issue rules on public events. PRESIDENT DUTERTE — The Philippine President has called on COMELEC (Commission on Elections) to come up with the necessary rules and regulations on public events. This, as the President expressed worry about a possible surge of coronavirus cases because of the lack of physical distancing … Read more
COMELEC spokesperson responded to critics of the new rule on political candidates’ YouTube verification. COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS — COMELEC Spokesperson James Jimenez recently responded to critics of the new rule on political candidates’ YouTube verification. On Monday, Jimenez hit critics of the newly-announced rule asking political candidates to verify their official YouTube channels for the … Read more
The COMELEC will work with Twitter and Facebook for the verification of political candidates’ accounts. COMELEC — The Commission on Elections will work with social media platforms Twitter and Facebook for the verification of political candidates’ accounts. COMELEC Spokesperson James Jimenez confirmed this after he announced over the weekend that the Commission on Elections will … Read more
COMELEC will verify the YouTube channels of political candidates. COMELEC — The Commission on Elections said that it will coordinate with YouTube in order to verify the official channels of political candidates in the platform. COMELEC Spokesperson James Jimenez tweeted that they’ll be working with YouTube to add a verified badge for official candidates that … Read more
The DILG reminded all political candidates and their supporters that political rallies were still prohibited. DILG — On Thursday, the Department of the Interior and Local Government reminded all political candidates in the 2022 elections and their supporters that political rallies were still prohibited. The DILG said in a statement that special gatherings will only … Read more