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2020 clear vision for 2021

Edmund Tayao
Posted at Jan 08 03:59 PM

We have to make sure that systemic reforms are pursued if charter change is pushed at this very late juncture of the Duterte administration. Read more »

'Lahat kami nangangarap': Isko Moreno wants to focus on pandemic instead of higher office

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 04 12:08 PM

Although every politician aspires to a higher position, Manila Mayor Isko Moreno on Monday said he wants to prioritize the city's response against the COVID-19 pandemic over his career goals. Read more »

Davao poll exec takes oath as ad interim Comelec commissioner

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 25 08:41 PM

The poll body said Aimee Ferolino-Ampoloquio took her oath of office as ad interim Commissioner on Dec. 23, for a term expiring on Feb. 2, 2027. Read more »

Pacquiao dodges questions on 2022 plans, says it's not time to talk politics

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 21 12:10 PM

Sen. Manny Pacquiao on Monday said it's not time to talk about politics as he dodged questions about possibly running in the 2022 presidential elections. Read more »

Voter registration for 2022 elections slow amid COVID-19, holidays

Anjo Bagaoisan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 11 05:57 PM

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said the influx of registrants is still moving slowly--in large part due to the pandemic. An estimated 700,000 registration applications have reached the Comelec since September. Read more »

‘Tayo naman’: In lieu of test, teacher gets Grade 12 class to register as voters

Anjo Bagaoisan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 09 11:50 AM

All but one student who was absent presented their voter application acknowledgment receipts to the teacher. Read more »

Paghahanda sa 2022: Pacquiao itinalagang presidente ng PDP-Laban

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 03 11:35 PM

Higit isang taon bago ang halalan, may malaking balasahan sa partido ni Pangulong Duterte na PDP-Laban.  Read more »

Paglahok sa halalan ng mga progresibong grupo balak harangin

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 02 08:09 PM

Ipapa-disqualify umano ng anti-communist task force ang mga grupong progresibo para hindi makalahok sa halalan.  Read more »

Duterte taps Davao poll exec as Comelec commissioner

Jamaine Punzalan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 26 05:33 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed the provincial poll supervisor of Mindanao as a commissioner of the Commission on Elections, according to a document released Thursday, less than two years before Filipinos vote for new leaders.    Read more »

Will Duterte run for VP as daughter's running mate in 2022?

Jamaine Punzalan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 23 02:06 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte is unlikely to run for vice president in 2022 alongside his daughter should the latter seek to replace him, Malacañang said Monday, disagreeing with a statement from another aide. Read more »

Senators consider allowing overseas voters to elect congressmen

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 19 09:58 PM

MANILA - Several senators on Thursday said they consider allowing overseas voters to elect congressmen in a bid to entice more Filipinos abroad to exercise their right to suffrage. Read more »

Pilipinas di handa, walang sistema para sa 'mail voting': ex-Comelec official

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 10 06:52 PM

Nauna nang sinabi ni Senate President Tito Sotto na tutol siya sa panukalang mail voting sa 2022 elections.   Read more »

Panukalang mail voting, ipinauubaya ng Malacañang sa Comelec

Joyce Balancio, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 09 10:29 PM

MAYNILA - Ipinauubaya ng Malacanang sa Comelec ang pagtukoy kung makakabuti sa 2022 elections ang paggamit ng mail voting system.  Read more »

Voting by mail 'easiest system to cheat', says Sotto

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 09 10:27 AM

MANILA - Senate President Vicente Sotto III rejected Monday proposals that would allow some voters to cast their ballots via mail during the 2022 presidential elections, saying the scheme is prone to cheating. Read more »

US TV networks bumitaw sa pag-ere ng Trump speech dahil sa 'kasinungalingan'

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 06 07:43 PM

Tumitindi ang tensiyon sa gitna ng bilangan ng boto para sa pagkapangulo ng Amerika.    Read more »

US President Donald Trump, umangal na may dayaan umano sa halalan

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 05 07:08 PM

Gustong ipatigil ni US President Donald Trump ang bilangan ng boto dahil umano sa dayaan.    Read more »

Philippines may have to spend P2B for additional election day: Recto

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 23 04:29 PM

Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto on Friday said the government may have to spend an additional P2 billion should it proceed with suggestions to extend the May 2022 national elections by another day to decongest polling precincts. Read more »

Voter registration for 18-21 still prohibited as age restrictions remain under GCQ - Zamora

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 29 12:31 PM

Young voters below 21 will have to wait until age restrictions are lifted under a more relaxed quarantine scheme before they can register to vote, San Juan Mayor Francis Zamora said Tuesday. Read more »

Roque tells Robredo: Pinoys smart enough to discern online information

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 28 03:47 PM

Filipinos are smart enough to discern information online, Malacañang said Monday as it sought to allay Vice President Leni Robredo's concerns that networks from China could influence the 2022 elections. Read more »

Duterte 'not interested' in extending presidency, says spokesman

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 28 02:45 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte is "not interested" in extending his term of office, Malacañang said Monday after a proposal to suspend the 2022 elections due to virus fears drew criticism from both allies and critics of the chief executive. Read more »