Tag: Local Government Code
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Senatorial Hopeful Abalos Demands Overhaul of Outdated Local Government Code and Tax Relief
In a bold move to modernize governance, former Interior Secretary and current senatorial candidate Benjamin Abalos Jr. has called for significant amendments to the Local Government Code, which he deems outdated after 31 years. Speaking at a press conference in Dumaguete City, Abalos highlighted the necessity to align the law with today’s realities, pointing out…
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Comelec Upholds Disqualification of Former Albay Governor from 2025 Election
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has confirmed the disqualification of Noel Rosal, the former governor of Albay, from participating in the upcoming May 12, 2025 elections. The decision came after the Comelec en banc rejected Rosal’s Motion for Reconsideration, citing a lack of new arguments in his appeal. The full commission supported the earlier ruling…
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Former Albay Governor Barred from 2025 Election Race by Comelec
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has ruled against former Albay governor Noel Rosal, prohibiting him from contesting the gubernatorial position in the forthcoming May 2025 elections. The decision, detailed in a 17-page document released on December 27 by the Comelec Second Division, stems from Rosal’s earlier dismissal by the Office of the Ombudsman in December…
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Comelec Increases Provincial Board Seats for 2025 Elections
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has announced an increase of 42 provincial board seats across 21 provinces for the upcoming national and local elections on May 12, 2025. This decision was formalized through Comelec Resolution 11085, which was released on December 6. The adjustment in the number of seats stems from a recent…
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