Elections 2022
BG Party-list wants basic gov’t services to grassroots maintained
May 5, 2022, 5:29 pm
MANILA – Pro-Duterte group BG Party-list 108 commits to continue bringing the government’s basic programs and services closer to the people, the same advocacy that the Duterte administration has demonstrated for almost 6 years. In an interview with the Daily Tribune on Wednesday, BG Partylist… Read More
Isko to hold 'miting de avance' in Tondo
May 5, 2022, 4:17 pm
MANILA – Aksyon Demokratiko standard bearer Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso will be holding his "miting de avance" in Moriones, Tondo on Saturday as a way of showing his gratitude to friends, neighbors, and residents in the area where he started his journey as a public servant. “Utang na… Read More
PNP stations nationwide now on full alert
May 5, 2022, 11:49 am
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday announced it has placed all its stations nationwide on full alert as part of its efforts to secure the May 9 national and local elections (NLEs). “We are all systems go. We have placed all police stations nationwide on full alert… Read More
Various groups in Mindanao shift support for Leni-Kiko
May 4, 2022, 8:57 pm
MANILA -- Various groups in Mindanao who were former supporters of different presidential candidates on Wednesday expressed support to the Leni Robredo-Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan tandem. These groups are the Rebolusyonaryong Alyansang Makabansa (RAM), First Community Cooperatives Foundation,… Read More
Comelec issues guidelines on vote-buying violations
May 4, 2022, 7:41 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday reminded registered voters against vote-buying and vote-selling. In a memorandum issued by Comelec Commissioner Aimee Ferolino, chairperson of Task Force Bigay, the voting public was advised about the consequences of committing any… Read More
Comelec leads send-off of security forces in CAR as poll nears
May 4, 2022, 6:35 pm
BAGUIO CITY – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in the Cordillera region on Wednesday led the simultaneous send-off ceremony for more than 8,000 security personnel from the military and the police serving in the 2022 national and local elections. In a message to the Philippine News Agency,… Read More
PNP Ilocos Norte deploys personnel in polling places
May 4, 2022, 6:16 pm
LAOAG CITY – Personnel of the Philippine National Police here have been deployed in various polling places ahead of the May 9 national and local elections on Monday. Laoag City police chief Joemar Q. Labiano confirmed this on Wednesday as he ordered his men to be at election precincts before 7… Read More
Comelec official opposes vax centers near polling places
May 4, 2022, 5:47 pm
MANILA – An official of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday said he is not supporting the proposal of the Department of Health (DOH) to set up vaccination sites near polling centers on May 9, election day. According to Comelec Commissioner George Garcia, they want to concentrate… Read More
BBM No. 7 in official Comelec ballot: Rodriguez
May 4, 2022, 5:42 pm
MANILA – The camp of presidential frontrunner Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Wednesday warned their supporters to be extra-vigilant against misleading sample ballots with a different assigned number other than his Commission on Elections (Comelec)-designated number 7. According to… Read More
PNP records 53 election-related incidents since Jan. 9
May 4, 2022, 5:22 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) has recorded 53 cases of election-related incidents across the country since the start of the election period on January 9. PNP Directorate for Operations director, Maj. Gen. Valeriano de Leon, on Wednesday said that of the number, 10 have been… Read More
Misamis Occidental, Abra town placed under Comelec control
May 4, 2022, 5:17 pm
MANILA – Five days before the May 9 national and local elections, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday placed the province of Misamis Oriental and the town of Pilar in Abra under its control. Comelec Chairman Saidamen Pangarungan said the decision to place the two areas under… Read More
'Switch to Isko' campaign now on full blast: Aksyon Demokratiko
May 4, 2022, 2:58 pm
MANILA – A ranking official of Aksyon Demokratiko on Wednesday said the party, along with the Alliance for Isko Movement (AIM), has gone full blast with its "Switch to Isko" media blitz to gain more supporters for its standard bearer and presidential hopeful Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso.… Read More
AFP hails Comelec reso vs. NPA extortion during polls
May 4, 2022, 2:49 pm
MANILA – Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday lauded the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for passing a resolution which states that giving in to the extortion demands or funds to the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) is… Read More
2-M strong INC officially endorses Marcos-Duterte
May 3, 2022, 8:55 pm
MANILA – Religious group Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) has officially endorsed presidential frontrunner Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and running mate, Sara Duterte, for the May 9 polls. The influential organization that counts some 2.5 million members worldwide made the announcement during the “Mata ng… Read More
Robredo promises gov't that will go down to the people
May 3, 2022, 8:41 pm
MANILA – Vice President Leni Robredo on Tuesday thanked Ilonggos for giving her a significant number of votes on the way to her close victory in 2016. During her “Grand Pasasalamat” rally at La Paz Plaza, Iloilo City, she promised a government that will go directly to the people if she is… Read More
Start of vote-counting machine testing ‘flawless’: Comelec
May 3, 2022, 8:08 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday said the start of the Final Testing and Sealing (FTS) of vote-counting machines (VCMs) did not encounter any issues. Comelec Chair Saidamen Pangarungan, who attended an FTS activity held at San Juan Elementary School in San Juan City,… Read More
Pacquiao wants Marawi rehab, compensation law fast-tracked
May 3, 2022, 7:21 pm
MANILA – Presidential candidate Senator Manny Pacquiao will hasten the rehabilitation of Marawi City and fast-track the implementation of the compensation law for the affected residents who lost their properties due to the armed conflict if he is elected president. At the same time, Pacquiao… Read More
Lacson leans on active, silent supporters, not survey results
May 3, 2022, 6:41 pm
MANILA – Presidential bet Senator Panfilo Lacson is relying on his “active and silent supporters”, brushing off his poor showing in the latest Pulse Asia survey. In a statement on Tuesday, he said casting votes is “the ultimate show of support” from those “who truly believe in good,… Read More
Campaign in ‘Solid North’ surreal, brave: Robredo
May 3, 2022, 3:16 pm
MANILA – Presidential bet Vice President Leni Robredo has lauded her supporters and volunteers for bravely campaigning in the so-called "Solid North" which is a bailiwick of Ilocano rival Ferdinand Marcos Jr. She acknowledged it must have been hard to penetrate provinces known to be pro-Marcos… Read More
Nearly 3K election gun ban violators nabbed so far
May 3, 2022, 12:23 pm
MANILA – A total of 2,973 people have been arrested for violating the election gun ban, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Tuesday. In a statement, the PNP said 2,890 of those apprehended were civilians, 49 security guards, 17 police officers, and 17 military personnel. It added that… Read More
