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(REUTERS) Declaring he was tired of talking about Donald Trump, President Barack Obama urged Democrats on Monday not to grow too confident about their prospects in the 2016 election despite Hillary Clinton’s strong position in the race for the White House. Obama, who is on a two-week vacation in Martha’s Vineyard, an island off the coast of Massachusetts, took a short break from his relaxation time to raise money for Clinton, the Democratic presidential […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (March 23) – Let’s get to know more about Senator Alan Peter Cayetano. A senator in his final term and running mate of Davao’s “Dirty Harry” Rodrigo Duterte, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano is a young veteran who aspire to take the second seat of power in our country. He took hold of different offices since he was 21, and made feats with his considered ‘young’ age in the political sphere. The son of […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (March 8) – As the day of the elections near, we as responsible voters should know as much as we can about the candidates, whether they are running for national or local positions. All the more is it important that we try to learn more about those who are running for the top post. Jejomar “Jojo” Cabauatan Binay, Sr. is the current and 15th Vice President of the Philippines under President Benigno […]
by Odessa Cruz Eagle News Service MAGUINDANAO, Philippines — Lumagda sa isang peace covenant ang mga tumatakbong kandidato para sa darating na 2016 election sa bayan ng Pagalungan, Maguindanao. Ayon kay Municipal Election officer Lunamer Gargara, dinaluhan ang nasabing covenant signing ng magkatunggaling mayoralty bets na sina incumbent Pagalungan Mayor Salik Mamasabulod at nagbabalik pulitikang si Datu Jimmy Matalam kasama ang iba pang tatakbo sa pagka Vice Mayor at councilors ng bayan. Dumalo rin sa peace covenant signing sina Maguindanao provincial […]
MANDALUYONG, Philippines — Ang official proclamation rally ng tandem nina Vice President Jejomar Binay at Senator Gringo Honasan ay isinagawa sa Mandaluyong. Ang nasabing proclamation rally ay dinaluhan nina Senator Juan Ponce Enrile at dating Senate President Ernesto Maceda. (Eagle News Service)
MANILA, Philippines — Sa pag-arangkada ng unang araw ng kampanya ng mga kandidato kaugnay ng pagdaraos ng eleksyon sa Mayo, ang Plaza Miranda ang napili ng tambalan nina Senador Grace Poe at Escudero para magsagawa ng kick-off campaign kahapon, Pebrero 10. (Eagle News Service)
Based on the decision issued by the Commission on Elections en banc, the voting time on May 9, 2016 will last only for 10 hours, with the polling precincts opening at 7 in the morning and closing at 5 in the afternoon. However, the COMELEC clarified that those who are within the 30-meter radius from the polling precinct can still vote even after 5 in the afternoon. em>(Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, […]
The Intellectual Property Rights said that it will act against a group of composers that make use of original works in the campaign materials of some candidates without permission from the original creators. The IPO reminded that it has the power to penalize acts that violate intellectual property rights. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/a03vwS4oBz8
In a recent survey, 60% or three out of five persons with disabilities and senior citizens are favorable with the idea of placing voting precincts in shopping malls. On the other hand, 31% of the same respondents said that it is not easy to vote in malls. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/3Xo1eoNx4QU
In order to prevent bias and partiality, Chairman Andres Bautista of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) issued a memorandum which implemented a re-shuffle on several executives and personnel of said commission. <em>(Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)</em> https://youtu.be/QfqXzWlkq10
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) announced on Tuesday that applications for the issuance of Certificates of Authority to bear, carry, or transport Firearms and deadly weapons in connection with the 2016 Elections may be accomplished and submitted online. Spokesman James Jimenez said a special link is already available in the poll body’s official website, for the purpose. During the Election Period, from January 10, 2016 to June 8, 2016, it is prohibited to bear, carry […]
Senator Grace Poe admitted that she is disappointed at the decision of the Commission on Election Second Division disqualifying her candidacy in the 2016 election. Said division decided that she did not qualify with the ten-year residency requirements found in the Constitution. The senator said that she is a natural-born Filipino and has met the said requirement. Senator Poe is going to appeal the decision to the COMELEC en banc. (Eagle News Service Described by […]
