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(Eagle News) — The Department of the Interior and Local Government has reminded candidates and their supporters that political rallies are still not allowed, noting that they could be “super-spreaders” amid the Omicron threat. Interior Secretary Eduardo Año made the statement following what he said were gatherings of supporters for both national and local positions “here and there, which gather hundreds if not thousands of people.” He said these gatherings will only be allowed if […]
(Eagle News) — Presidential aspirant Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., will largely benefit from the withdrawal of Senator Christopher “Bong” Go from the 2022 presidential elections, according to historian and political analyst Prof. Van Ybiernas. In an interview with the NET25 program, Balitalakayan, on Tuesday, Nov. 30, Ybiernas analyzed Go’s withdrawal from next year’s elections and discussed its effect on the political scene. “Kung hindi na kasama sa karera si Senator Go, wala nang reason si […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed Rey Bulay as one of the Commission on Elections’ commissioners. According to Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, Bulay, who was Manila City’s chief prosecutor, will serve his term until Feb. 2, 2027. Comelec Chair Sheriff Abas welcomed his appointment, noting Bulay’s “vast experience in law enforcement and the pursuit of good governance.” He is “a timely addition to the COMELEC En Banc especially now that we are in […]
Details on process for reactivation of registration to be released (Eagle News) — Persons with disabilities and senior citizens whose voter registrations have been deactivated may vote in the 2022 elections. This was after the Commission on Elections en banc approved the reactivation of the registration status of PWDs and senior citizens who failed to vote in two consecutive elections. Comelec commissioner Rowena Guanzon made the announcement in a Tweet on Wednesday, Aug. 12. She […]
