Tag: Barangay and SK elections 2018

President Duterte says barangay poll winners linked to drugs not yet off the hook

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte said barangay candidates linked to illegal drug activity who won in the recent elections are not yet off the hook. He said that they would still be subject to investigation by the Philippine National Police, and that whatever findings that the PNP will have can be used in pursuing criminal charges against them. “Kayong mga nasa droga at nanalo kayo, your election to the barangay position is not a […]

Filing of candidacy for Barangay, SK polls close today

(Eagle News) — Aspiring candidates of Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections will only have until 5 p.m. today to file their certificate of candidacies (COCs), as the filing period ends on Friday, April 20. Commission on Elections (COMELEC) spokesperson James Jimenez, said they are expecting busy weeks ahead after the filing week, since the campaign period will be from May 4 to 12. According to Jimenez, after the filing period, the COCs will be […]