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MANILA, Philippines – According to Presidential Communications Undersecretary Manolo Quezon III, the public should attend and watch the first presidential debate in relation to the 2016 elections, adding said debate will provide every Filipino with the opportunity to critically examine the agenda of each presidential candidate. The first debate will be conducted in Cagayan de Oro and will be held at various places all over the Philippines. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, […]
MANILA, Philippines – Today, February 9, marks the official start of the campaign period, with national candidates given 90 days to convince the public to vote for them. Said campaign period will end on May 7. The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) will monitor the campaign expenses of said candidates including advertisements. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
QUEZON CITY, Philippines — The Commission on Elections reminded government officials that tomorrow, February 9 is the official start of the campaign period. COMELEC reminded said officials to heed the implementing rules and regulations for the 2016 elections. One of the provisions of said IRR states that the personal views, opinions and preferences of a government official can be considered campaigning. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded […]
The Senate version of the proposed law laying down the voluntary basis of service during election by public school teachers was adopted and as such no longer needs to undergo bicameral committee. Said proposed law is now forwarded to the Palace for the President’s signature. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/EOQAMdNqKEM
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) on Monday, December 7 announced that the implementation of the gun ban for the national 2016 elections will start on January 10, 2016 and will end on June 8. During the period of election gun ban, it is also prohibited to avail services of security personnel and transporting any firearms and deadly weapons including its spare parts. (Eagle News Service)
According to the latest survey conducted by the Social Weather Station, Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte took the lead as the top presidentiable, garnering 38%, which is 17 points higher than his latest opponents: Senator Grace Poe and Vice President Jejomar Binay, who both garnered 21%. Administration candidate Mar Roxas is at 3rd place with 15%. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
QUEZON City, Philippines (December 3) – After the unexpected disqualification of Senator Grace Poe earlier this week, the Commission on Elections or COMELEC said that the name of the senator might still appear on the 2016 official election ballots if the other disqualification cases against Poe will remain unresolved until the printing day of the ballots. Though the disqualification case is still on-going, a certain poll organization insisted that the name of the senator should […]
While Senator Grace Poe expressed disappointment on the decision, she said she will continue the fight. Poe will appeal the decision before the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) en banc, according to her Spokesman Valenzuela Mayor Rex Gatchalian. Poe’s running-mate Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero also expressed his disappointment on the decision saying that it is both unfortunate and wrong. Escudero said the decision ignored jurisprudence and interpreted the law to render injustice rather than justice. But […]
The Palace on Thursday underscored the importance of studying the platforms of candidates in voting for next year’s presidential elections. Reacting to the latest Pulse Asia survey showing Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte leading among the presidential candidates, Communication Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said public opinion polls heighten public interest in the elections. Duterte led the survey, conducted on November 11 and 12 in the National Capital Region, with 34 percent, followed by Senator Grace […]
Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago gives rest to rumors saying that she will withdraw from the 2016 elections to give way to Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte. The senator said that although she believes in Duterte, it doesn’t mean that she will withdraw from the elections. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is targeting more voters from abroad to exercise their right in the 2016 elections, with the COMELEC expecting 500, 000 Filipinos abroad not only to register but to actually vote. According to the COMELEC, 1 million Filipinos registered as absentee voters for the 2016 elections. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/knNscKbHVts
Senator Aquilino Pimentel III, president of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino – Lakas ng Bayan said that his party is now preparing after Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte announced his readiness to run for president in the 2016 elections. Pimentel added that he will sign the certificate of nomination of his party and is expecting Duterte to submit his certificate of candidacy before December 10. According to Pimentel, Duterte is a phenomenal candidate with a huge […]
