DAVAO CITY (February 17) --- A Philippine National Police (PNP) sets the rule, Candidates for the May 13 mid-term elections are allowed to have only two bodyguards. Citing the Alunan Doctrine, PNP spokesperson, Senior Supt. Bernard Banac said “Let me reiterate the PNP's strict adherence to all election related resolutions covering the carrying of firearms and employment … [Read more...] about PNP allows only 2 bodyguards for candidates
2019 midterm elections
40 Senate bets have illegal campaign materials: Comelec
MANILA — More than half of the total of 62 senatorial candidates have been identified by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) as having illegal propaganda materials. Comelec Commissioner Rowena Guanzon said 40 aspirants in the senatorial race have been found to have posters violating election laws. “34 plus 6 senatorial candidates have illegal posters, as of … [Read more...] about 40 Senate bets have illegal campaign materials: Comelec
Duterte to Cabinet members, AFP, PNP: Stay away from politics
DAVAO CITY (February 13) --- President Rodrigo Dueterte ordered his cabinet members, the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police to remain neutral as the official campaign period for the May's mid-term elections started yesterday, February 12. During the Peace and Order Summit last Friday, Duterte stressed “I want the AFP (Armed Forces … [Read more...] about Duterte to Cabinet members, AFP, PNP: Stay away from politics
Gun ban starts today, expect more checkpoints
DAVAO CITY (January 13) --- The nationwide gun ban takes effect today, Motorists and residents should be ready to see more checkpoints as Commission on Elections (Comelec) will put up checkpoints to enforce a strict ban on “bearing, carrying or transporting of firearms and other deadly weapons.” The election period is from January 13 to June 12. This, as the Philippine … [Read more...] about Gun ban starts today, expect more checkpoints
