DAVAO CITY (March 26) --- President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday encouraged the public to vote wisely in the upcoming midterm elections, noting that it is vital that they choose aspiring senatorial candidates who have integrity and are genuine public servants. In the past, people elect voters because of their popularity and posture, but this time, Duterte said people should … [Read more...] about Duterte tells public: ‘You are who you elect’
2019 elections
Report persons making illegal offers for 2019 polls: Comelec
MANILA (November 19) -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has urged the public to report to them individuals or groups who are making illegal offers on election matters. Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez made the appeal following the arrest of an individual allegedly asking money from political aspirants with promises of being able to compromise the automated election … [Read more...] about Report persons making illegal offers for 2019 polls: Comelec
PCOS machines cannot be manipulated says Comelec
DAVAO CITY (November 16) --- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is asking the public not to believe claims that Automated Electronic System (AES) from the Precinct Count Optical Scan (PCOS) machines can be manipulated to alter votes and ensure victory in the 2019 midterm elections. Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez appealed the public to report to them persons … [Read more...] about PCOS machines cannot be manipulated says Comelec
Senate, House ask Comelec to reset to Oct. 11-17 filing of COCs for May 2019 polls
DAVAO CITY September (11) – The Senate and House of Representatives on Monday adopted a resolution asking the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to reset to October 11 to 17, from October 1 to 5, the filing of the certificates of candidacy (COCs) for the May 2019 national and local polls. The House during Monday’s plenary session, filed House Concurrent … [Read more...] about Senate, House ask Comelec to reset to Oct. 11-17 filing of COCs for May 2019 polls