Michael Rama still in the 2025 Cebu City ballot released by Comelec

Pia Piquero 01/09/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Dismissed Mayor Michael Rama remains in the thick of the fight for Cebu City mayor in this year’s elections after his name was still included in the list of candidates released by the…

Comelec starts printing of ballots for May 2025 polls

John Eric Mendoza 01/06/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday began the printing of ballots for the upcoming midterm polls. The process began at the National Printing Office in Quezon City. Previously, Comelec chairman George Erwin Garcia said up…

Bercede hopeful that SC will rule vs cancellation of Cortes’ COC

Mary Rose Sagarino 01/06/2025

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – An ally of dismissed Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes said that he has not lost hope that the former mayor will still be able to seek election in May. Mayor Glenn Bercede said…

Setting up of Comelec checkpoints to begin on Saturday

John Eric Mendoza 01/06/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The checkpoints designated by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) will begin to be set up on January 11 (Saturday) and will last until June 12. Comelec chairman George Erwin Garcia on Monday said the…

Nationwide gun ban starts on January 12 – PNP

Faith Argosino 01/06/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The nationwide gun ban will start on Sunday, January 12, as the election period begins for the May 2025 vote, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said. The imposition of a gun ban is aimed…

No ban on premature campaigning: Comelec calls for candidates’ decency

Dexter Cabalza - Inquirer.net 01/06/2025

With no law against premature campaigning, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is relying on the decency of political candidates to avoid the common practice of promoting their names and faces online and offline to boost their chances…

Jonas Cortes seeks TRO vs Comelec order on cancellation of COC

CDN Digital 01/01/2025

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Dismissed Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes is set to visit the Supreme Court when work resumes on Thursday, January 2, to appeal for the issuance of a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) that will…

Jonas Cortes to appeal disqualification case to SC

Mary Rose Sagarino 12/28/2024

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – It’s not yet over for dismissed Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes. Cortes said he will be filing an appeal before the Supreme Court (SC) over the decision of the Comelec Second Division to…

Comelec en banc affirms Apollo Quiboloy’s Senate bid

Ferdinand Patinio 12/28/2024

MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has denied the motion for reconsideration seeking to block the senatorial bid of detained Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder and alleged child abuser Apollo Quiboloy. In a seven-page ruling made public…

Comelec disqualifies ex-Albay guv from seeking fresh mandate

Ferdinand Patinio 12/28/2024

MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has disqualified ex-Albay guv Noel Rosal from running for the same position in the upcoming May 2025 polls. In a 17-page decision promulgated on Dec. 27, the Comelec Second Division…

Mayor Cortes camp awaiting Comelec decision on motion for reconsideration

Mary Rose Sagarino 12/27/2024

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The camp of dismissed Mandaue Mayor Jonas Cortes said they are prepared for any outcome of the Motion for Reconsideration (MR) they have submitted to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) En Banc. Lawyer…

Jonas Cortes appeals cancellation of COC

Mary Rose Sagarino 12/23/2024

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – For dismissed Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes, his ‘fight for justice’ is far from over. Cortes said in an interview on Monday that his lawyers already filed a motion to seek reconsideration of…

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