Facebook, Twitter accused of censoring article critical of Biden

10/15/2020

Washington, USA—Facebook’s and Twitter’s decisions to limit links to a New York Post article critical of Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden Wednesday sparked outrage among conservatives and accusations of partisan censorship at the height of the presidential…

Harris blasts US Covid response as ‘greatest failure’ in presidential history

10/08/2020

  Salt Lake City—Senator Kamala Harris branded the response to the Covid-19 pandemic under Donald Trump as the “greatest failure” of any US administration, as the debate between her and Vice President Mike Pence opened on Wednesday,…

‘I don’t want to lie’: Gay pioneer stands in Myanmar election

10/05/2020

Yangon, Myanmar—Outraged over ongoing discrimination in Myanmar, Myo Min Tun decided to stand as the first openly gay election candidate in a country where same-sex relations are illegal. His decision to enter the political fray came after…

‘Vote-buying’ in speakership race may reach P7M per House member – solon

06/04/2019

Party-list bloc head vows to expose vote-buyers MANILA, Philippines — Some candidates for Speaker of the House of Representatives would allegedly expend up to P7 million per member of the lower chamber as the battle for the…

Leyte town mayor loses reelection bid by 1 vote

Inquirer 05/14/2019

TACLOBAN CITY — A municipal mayor in Leyte lost his reelection bid by one vote. Remedio Veloso of the United Nationalist Alliance was proclaimed winner on Monday night after defeating incumbent San Isidro Mayor Susan Ang by…

Cebu Comelec officer demonstrates proper use of vote counting machine

Rosalie Abatayo 02/26/2019

LOOK: Cebu Provincial Election Assistant Omar Sharif Mamalimta demonstrates the proper use of the vote counting machine (VCM) during the 888 news forum held this morning, February 26.…

Comelec-7 preparations for polls in full swing: Trainings for teachers, VCM familiarization for voters

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 02/11/2019

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu, Philippines—With the midterm elections drawing near, the Commission on Elections in Central Visayas (Comelec-7) is in the midst of their preparations for the big day in May for voters. Rafael Olaño, director of Comelec-7,…

Osmeña: ‘Do not vote Rama’

Morexette Erram 08/03/2018

The Cebu City Government and the Cebu Provincial Government has finally signed the deed of donation and acceptance to enact the 93-1 land swap deal.  But Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña has a favor to the 5,000…

Labella to take legal action against Osmeña amid vote-buying accusations

Morexette B. Erram 07/30/2018

Cebu City Vice Mayor Edgar Labella is eyeing to take legal actions against Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña after the latter accused him of allegedly participating in a vote-buying scheme among barangay captains in Cebu City. Labella,…

Martinez only needs one vote to sit as ABC president – DILG

Jessa Mae O. Sotto 07/27/2018

Even in the absence of an opponent, the election for Association of Barangay Councils (ABC) officials in Cebu province will still push through on Monday. Celestino ‘Tining’ Martinez III will run unopposed as president of ABC Cebu…

Mabolo brgy chief Mabatid throws back vote buying allegations to Mayor Tom, Ong

Morexette Marie B. Erram 07/21/2018

Mabolo Barangay Captain Prisca Niña Mabatid has turned the tables on her accusers by throwing the allegations of vote buying against her back at them. Mabatid, who remains an independent barangay captain after she was kicked out…

Village chiefs reveal vote-buying in support of Mabatid’s bid

Morexette Erram 07/20/2018

Several village chiefs in Cebu City revealed that a massive vote-buying has been orchestrated in time for the Association of Barangay Councils (ABC) Elections. Among the barangay captains who disclosed the information were Sawang Calero Barangay Captain…

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