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Chavit Singson backs out of Senate race

By Ian Laqui | 8 days ago

Former Ilocos Sur governor Chavit Singson said he is withdrawing his candidacy for senator in the upcoming 2025 national and...

Headlines

Election gun ban starts January 12

By Ian Laqui | 9 days ago

The gun ban takes effect on Sunday, January 12, marking the start of the election season for the 2025 midterm elections.

Headlines

Comelec tags 38 areas of 'grave concern' ahead of May elections

12 days ago

The Commission on Elections has placed 38 areas under the highest classification for "areas of concern" months before the...

Headlines

Comelec exempts AKAP, 27 programs from election spending ban

13 days ago

One of three conditions that the DSWD must comply with is for there to be "no candidate / politician during the distribution...

Headlines

Political consulting firm launches apps for 2025 polls

14 days ago

PUBLiCUS Asia Inc., a leading Manila-based political consulting firm focusing on the Southeast Asian region, has launched...

Technology

Politicians ordering hits on poll officials who reject favors – Comelec chief

By Cristina Chi | December 24, 2024 - 10:55am

Some electoral aspirants are ordering attacks on election officials and their families when denied requests that could give...

Headlines

Comelec denies appeal of 18 senatorial aspirants declared nuisance candidates

November 29, 2024 - 4:53pm

Of the 91 who appealed the Comelec's decision to declare them nuisance bets, at least 18 have had their motions for...

Headlines

Comelec chair inhibits from poll case vs Edgar Erice

By Cristina Chi | November 28, 2024 - 5:19pm

Commission on Elections Chair George Garcia will not involve himself in any of the cases filed before the poll body against...

Headlines

Comelec drops social media registration rule for candidates' supporters

By Cristina Chi | November 18, 2024 - 1:24pm

The Commission on Elections has scaled back its social media registration guidelines to exempt private individuals and campaign...

Headlines

'Paumanhin': Ion Perez withdraws candidacy for 2025 elections

By Kristofer Purnell | November 5, 2024 - 12:15pm

"It's Showtime" host Ion Perez will no longer pursue his candidacy to become a councilor in Concepcion, Tarlac for the upcoming...

Entertainment