SK CHAIRMAN CANDIDATE’S PLAY

MAO BA? 05/14/2018

News about the young voters who were allegedly brought to three resorts in Talisay and Lapu-Lapu cities and Minglanilla town by SK chairman aspirant in Barangay Suba, Cebu City, on Sunday drew mixed reactions from the netizens.…

Proclamation of winning but disqualified candidates may be suspended, says COMELEC-7

Marthy Lubiano 05/14/2018

  If declared as winners, the proclamation of nine disqualified Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) bets in Central Visayas may be suspended. The COMELEC Central Office earlier released a memorandum containing the names of candidates who can…

Uncontested candidates not yet official winners, says COMELEC Cebu

Jessa Mae O. Sotto 05/14/2018

With several Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) candidates running unopposed, Commission on Elections (COMELEC) officials reiterate that uncontested candidates are not automatically proclaimed as winners. “The law defines a winner as the candidate who obtained highest number…

Money for vote-buying flowed in a barangay in Mandaue City

Doris C. Bongcac 05/14/2018

It was past midnight but most of the residents in a densely populated barangay in Mandaue City remained awake. Some gathered in small groups to discuss who to vote in today’s election. Shortly before 1 a.m. of…

Tanods reminded to focus on job and to avoid being used by candidates

Rosalie Abatayo 05/13/2018

COSAP chief Garry Lao reminded barangay tanods not to allow themselves be used by incumbent barangay officials in election activities tomorrow. Lao said he received reports that some tanods are being contracted by incumbent barangay officials, both…

Voters, candidates reminded to observe rules

Jessa Mae O. Sotto 05/12/2018

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) warned voters not to write anything other than who they would vote for in their ballots for the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections. “The official ballot is a sacred document that…

Candidates told: Follow the rules or else

Nestle L. Semilla, Norman Mendoza, Rosalie Abatayo 05/04/2018

Follow the rules. This was the message of the Commission on Elections as the first day of the campaign period starts today. Cebu provincial election supervisor Lionel Castillano said candidates are not allowed to post campaign materials…

Dumanhug candidates turned over firearms for peaceful election

Benjie B. Talisic 05/04/2018

A total of 31 firearms were turned over by running candidates of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Elections in Dumanjug town, southwest Cebu on Thursday morning. This, after the police personnel of Dumanhug town, called the…

Cebu candidates promise to keep elections clean

Morexette Marie B. Erram, Norman Mendoza and Benjie Talisic 05/03/2018

HUNDREDS of individuals aspiring to be the next barangay captain, councilor and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) official in various parts of Cebu vowed to ensure a peaceful and clean election season. They were among the barangay and SK…

Comelec reminds candidates to follow campaign period guidelines

Jessa Mae Sotto and Rosalie Abatayo 05/02/2018

As the campaign period for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections begins on May 4, Commission on Elections (Comelec) Provincial Election Supervisor Lionel Castillano reminded candidates to follow the guidelines, especially the designated poster areas and…

Comelec disqualifies 136 barangay and SK candidates

Jessa Mae O. Sotto 04/26/2018

ABOUT 136 candidates were disqualified to run in the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections after the Commission on Elections (Comelec) found some discrepancies in their Certificates of Candidacy (COCs). Comelec Provincial Officer Ferdinand Gujilde said some…

Comelec disqualifies 136 candidates in village, SK polls

Jessa Mae O. Sotto 04/26/2018

About 136 candidates were disqualified for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) election after the Commission on Elections (Comelec) found some discrepancies in their requirements as of Thursday (April 26). Comelec Provincial Officer Ferdinand Gujilde said some…

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