Fill out ballots in 5 minutes or less, Comelec tells voters

Donna Pazzibugan, Ronnel Domingo 05/03/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Commissioner George Garcia of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) urges voters to bring with them their guide list of chosen candidates to hasten the voting process on May 9. Garcia said on Monday that voters should…

Bongbong Marcos to supporters: ‘Resist agitation’ amid ‘election fever’

Daniza Fernandez 05/02/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Former senator and presidential candidate Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. asked his supporters on Sunday to exercise restraint, especially when faced by supporters of his rivals. Marcos said that “divisive effects to harm one another”…

No new COVID case in Cebu City a week before elections

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/02/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – With seven days left before the May 9 polls would take place, no new COVID-19 case has been recorded in Cebu City. The city’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) on Monday, May 2, reported…

Moro fighters to Bongbong: ’70s massacres remain fresh

Ryan Rosauro 05/02/2022

KADIGASAN, Special Geographic Area, Bangsamoro, Philippines — Launching his vice-presidential bid in 2016, then Sen. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. hearkened back to his father’s era, describing it as “a time when the Philippines was seen as a bright…

Voters need not wear face shields at poll precincts

Kathleen de Villa 05/01/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Voters do not have to present their vaccination cards or wear face shields at polling stations on May 9, Election Day, contrary to instructions shown in an old explainer video that is circulating on…

For GoldmanSachs, BBM about continuity, Leni means big shift

Ronnel Domingo 04/30/2022

Presidential aspirant Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. (BBM)’s plans for the country’s economic future appears to be a continuation of Duterte policies in general and pointing to more expenses and minimal debt management, according to GoldmanSachs. In contrast,…

Robredo to Marcos: Let’s debate; his spox declines

Marlon Ramos, Nestor Corrales 04/30/2022

CALAMBA CITY, Laguna — Come face me, mano a mano. With just 10 days left before the May 9 general elections, Vice President Leni Robredo on Friday issued her strongest challenge yet to her main rival for…

Comelec Mandaue 80% ready for polls

Mary Rose Sagarino 04/27/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu—The Commission on Elections in Mandaue City continues to prepare for the upcoming May 9 polls. Sarah Christina Reuyan, election assistant, said their distribution of voters’ information sheets is ongoing. The information sheets contain the…

PRO-7 all geared up for May 2022 elections

Pegeen Maisie Sararana 04/27/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The top official of the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) said all is set for security preparations for the May 2022 elections.  “All things are in control. Yung mga ginawa nating…

Ace on BBM support: It’s a group decision

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/27/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – If it were up to him, aspiring Cebu governor and former Tourism Sec. Joseph Felix Mari ‘Ace’ Durano would prefer not to endorse any presidentiable. Durano clarified that the decision to support the…

UP Cebu belies reports faculty forced students to join election rally

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/26/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The University of the Philippines Cebu (UP Cebu) belied reports circulating on social media, alleging that its faculty members have forced students to join election-related rallies. In a statement published on April 25,…

Robredo’s 3rd visit to Cebu canceled

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/26/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Presidential aspirant Leni Robredo’s visit to Talisay City, Cebu on Tuesday, April 26, has been canceled. Cebu Vice Gov. Hilario Davide III confirmed that Robredo won’t be pushing through with what was supposed…

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