Seniors in Cordova will now be asked to vote in at least one election to qualify for cash aid

Futch Anthony Inso 05/29/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines- The Municipality of Cordova would implement a new policy in the distribution of financial assistance to senior citizens. Mayor Cesar “Didoy” Suan said seniors would now be asked to vote in at least on…

Police conduct ‘threat assessment’ ahead of SK, Brgy polls

Wenilyn Sabalo 05/16/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) has already started with its security preparations for the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) and Barangay elections scheduled on October 30, 2023. Police Lt. Col. Gerard Ace…

House OKs early voting bill for PWDs, seniors, healthcare workers, lawyers on 3rd reading

Gabriel Pabico Lalu 05/08/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWDs), healthcare workers and lawyers may soon be allowed to vote earlier than the rest of the population after a bill on the matter was approved by the House…

Comelec Mandaue prepares for Barangay, SK elections

Mary Rose Sagarino 04/22/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines – The Comelec in Mandaue City continues to prepare for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections. Atty. Annafleur Gujilde, election officer of Comelec-Mandaue said that they now preparing the voters’ list. “Hopefully soon…

Hours after arraignment, Trump claims election interference

Reuters 04/05/2023

PALM BEACH, Florida — Former President Donald Trump said on Tuesday night, hours after being charged in court, that he was the victim of election interference and he lashed out at New York prosecutor Alvin Bragg for…

Trump, lawyers sanctioned nearly $1 million for ‘political’ lawsuit vs Clinton

Reuters 01/20/2023

A federal judge has ordered former U.S. President Donald Trump and his attorneys to pay more than $937,000 in sanctions for suing former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton over claims the 2016 presidential election was rigged. U.S.…

Cebu City candidates reminded to submit SOCEs before June 8

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 05/27/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The candidates for the May 9, 2022 elections are reminded to submit their Statement of Contribution and Expenditures (SOCE) to the Commission on Election (Comelec) District Offices in Cebu City. Marilou Paredes, the…

An exceptional election

Edilberto C. de Jesus - @inquirerdotnet 05/05/2022

Whatever the outcome, the 2022 election campaign has been confounding. “Weird” was retired CJ Panganiban’s observation on poor-performing candidates attacking second placer Vice President Leni Robredo, rather than front-runner Ferdinand Marcos Jr., about whom they professed more…

Hidden campaign lessons

Manuel L. Quezon III - @inquirerdotnet 05/04/2022

The legend goes that the Castilian knight and warlord El Cid, having died in the middle of a siege, ended up with his corpse strapped onto his famed warhorse Babieca upon orders of his widow, Jimena, to…

Election paraphernalia arrive at Mandaue City Treasurer’s Office

Mary Rose Sagarino 04/19/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines- The Mandaue City Treasurer’s Office has started to receive election paraphernalia that will be used during the May 9 polls. The supplies received include thumbprint takers, envelopes, and ballot secrecy folders, among others. The…

Birthday tarp: Niece surprised by uncle’s efforts

Doris Mondragon 11/17/2021

CEBU, Philippines—A netizen from Talisay City, Cebu shared a birthday surprise that made her day even more special. This after her uncle made extra efforts to celebrate her 23rd birthday last November 6, 2021. Verna Sangilan told…

PRO-7 chief reminds policemen in Central Visayas to stay apolitical

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 11/08/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The top official of the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) is reminding policemen in in the region to stay apolitical, especially as the election period draws near. Police Brigadier General Roque…

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