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The fault in our system: How to fix elections in the Philippines

The fault in our system: How to fix elections in the Philippines

By Patricia Lourdes Viray | May 13, 2019 - 1:00am
Among Southeast Asian countries, the Philippines has had the longest history of democratic elections but the country still...
Headlines
fbtw

High hopes

By SKETCHES | By Ana Marie Pamintuan | January 2, 2019 - 12:00am
A happy New Year to all! It’s an election year, so politicians will be spreading cheer all around, well beyond the season’s other gift-giving day besides Christmas, the Feast of the Three Kings.
Opinion
fbtw
Pumatay ng 5 katao sa Pasay concert… ‘Pain killer’ isama sa listahan ng bawal na droga – Sotto

Pumatay ng 5 katao sa Pasay concert… ‘Pain killer’ isama sa listahan ng bawal na droga – Sotto

By Malou Escudero | June 1, 2016 - 12:00am
Nais ni Senator Vicente “Tito” Sotto III na isama sa listahan ng mga ipinagbabawal na gamot  ang isang...
Bansa
fbtw
For President, Senator: Comelec declares 6 bets from Cebu as “nuisance”

For President, Senator: Comelec declares 6 bets from Cebu as “nuisance”

By Michael Vencynth H. Braga | December 22, 2015 - 9:00am
At least six candidates from Cebu who are seeking national posts, including two for president, in the 2016 elections have...
Cebu News
fbtw

Appointive officials deemed resigned upon filing COCs

By Sheila Crisostomo | October 8, 2015 - 10:00am
Those holding appointive positions in government are deemed resigned once they file their certificates of candidacy (COCs) next week for the 2016 polls.
Headlines
fbtw
Solons want law to include party-list reps in local absentee voting candidates

Solons want law to include party-list reps in local absentee voting candidates

By Rosette Adel | September 1, 2015 - 4:49am
Lawmakers proposed a remedial statute to include, by legal means, party-list representatives in the coverage of the local...
Headlines
fbtw
Poll reform consortium says Comelec running out of time

Poll reform consortium says Comelec running out of time

By Sheila Crisostomo | August 10, 2015 - 10:00am
Time is running out. The Consortium on Electoral Reforms (CER) yesterday expressed concern over the timeline of the Commission...
Headlines
fbtw

Poll watchdog to evaluate midterm elections

By Sheila Crisostomo | July 6, 2013 - 12:00am
A stakeholders’ meeting will be held in September to evaluate the May 13 midterm elections, poll watchdog Consortium on Electoral Reforms (CER) said yesterday.
Headlines
fbtw

Hataman, running mate participate in debate; other bets no-show

May 3, 2013 - 2:01pm
The closest rival of Mujiv Hataman for the gubernatorial post of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao balked from participating in the  public forum “Harapan” for candidates for regional positions...
fbtw

PCOS and the coming elections

By Emil M. Rosal | February 13, 2013 - 12:00am
A couple of days ago, I saw Comelec Chairman Sixto Brillantes on TV during the presscon.
Freeman Opinion
fbtw
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