Tag: Philippine Politics
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Marikina Mayor Teodoro’s Name Stays on Election Ballot Amid Pending Appeal
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has confirmed that Marikina Mayor Marcelino Teodoro’s name will continue to appear on the ballot for the upcoming May 2025 elections. A recent ballot template displayed on the Comelec’s official website lists Teodoro as a candidate for the representative position in Marikina’s first congressional district. Comelec Chairperson George Erwin Garcia…
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Court of Appeals Grants Injunction, Allowing Suspended Antique Board Members to Resume Duties
In a significant legal development, the Court of Appeals (CA) Fourth Division has issued a writ of preliminary injunction (WPI) that enables eight previously suspended members of the Antique provincial board to continue their public service roles. The decision came just in time, as it was issued on December 18, 2024, a day before the…
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House of Representatives Mourns Loss of Ex-Lanao del Sur Governor Soraya Adiong
The House of Representatives has expressed deep sorrow following the death of Soraya Alonto Adiong, the former governor of Lanao del Sur, who passed away on Friday. Adiong, who would have celebrated her 81st birthday on January 7, 2025, was remembered for her significant contributions during her tenure as governor from 2016 to 2019. During…
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Comelec Affirms Ban on Ex-Congressman Erice from Caloocan Election Race
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has confirmed the disqualification of former Caloocan City Representative Edgar Erice from contesting the 2nd District seat in the upcoming May 2025 elections. This decision stems from Erice’s persistent critique of the automated election system (AES). The Comelec en banc, in a comprehensive 30-page ruling issued recently, supported the earlier…
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Marcos Administration’s Senate Slate Dominates OCTA’s Top 12 Senatorial Preferences
In a recent Tugon ng Masa survey conducted by OCTA Research, nine candidates from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s administration slate have secured positions within the top 12 preferred senatorial candidates for the upcoming 2025 elections. The survey, carried out between November 10 and 16, 2024, involved face-to-face interviews with 1,200 respondents across the nation,…
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Senator Calls for Stricter Residency Laws to Combat Election Fraud
Senator Nancy Binay has pushed for more stringent laws and the adoption of biometric technologies to address the misuse of residency certificates, which she believes contributes to election fraud. Her call to action follows a report from the Commission on Elections (Comelec) revealing that approximately one million voters were found to have multiple registrations in…
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