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Comelec pushes anew for amendment of party-list law

Manila, May 19 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday pushed anew for amendments in the party-list law to allow only legitimate groups that represent the marginalized sectors to join. "I ... Read More


DPWH to use plastic bottle wastes in road projects

Manila, May 19 -- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has approved the use of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic bottle wastes as additive to enhance stability and extend the life... Read More


Comelec proclaims 52 of 54 winning party-lists in May 12 polls

Manila, May 19 -- Exactly a week after the May 12 national and local elections, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday proclaimed all but two of 54 winning party-list groups. A total of 59 a... Read More


BI set to file deportation cases vs. 9 foreigners nabbed in Cebu

Manila, May 19 -- The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is set to file deportation cases against the nine foreign nationals arrested at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport days before the May 12 elections.... Read More


Comelec reports low overseas voting turnout at 18.12%

Manila, May 16 -- Only 18 percent of the more than 1.2 million overseas Filipino voters have used internet voting in the May 12 midterm elections. Based on figures provided by the Commission on Elect... Read More


Surveys can't determine final poll results - Comelec

Manila, May 15 -- Surveys cannot determine election results, though voters may use them as basis in voting for certain candidates, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said Thursday. "I'm not saying... Read More


'Record' voter turnout logged in May 12 midterm polls - Comelec

Manila, May 15 -- Voter turnout in the May 12 elections was at 81.65 percent, the highest recorded in midterm elections, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said Thursday. In a press briefing at th... Read More


No deadline extension for SOCE filing - Comelec

MANILA, May 14 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday said the June 11 deadline for the filing of Statements of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCEs) of candidates in the May 12 midter... Read More


159 out of 175 COCs already canvassed - Comelec

MANILA, May 14 -- A total of 159 out of the 175 Certificates of Canvass (COCs) in the May 12 midterm elections have been canvassed, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said Wednesday. In a message ... Read More


Comelec eyes proclamation of 12 senators 'Friday or Saturday'

Manila, May 13 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is eyeing to proclaim the 12 winning senators in the just concluded May 12 midterm polls by the end of the week. "We expect the arrival of COCs... Read More