Politics | Pinas Times

Bicol mayor delaying proclamation of 2023 BSKE winners in 7 barangays, Garcia says

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 31, 2023

Commission on Elections chairman George Garcia on Tuesday warned a local official from the Bicol region for delaying the proclamation of Sangguniang Kabataan election (BSKE) winners in at least 7 areas. “To our local officials, iilan lang naman, hindi naman ganun karami, hindi makapagproklama ang aming Barangay Board of Canvassers (BBOC) kasi pinakikialaman ng ibang […]

Comelec opens bidding for new election machines, system for 2025 polls

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 31, 2023

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has officially opened the bidding for the P18.827-billion lease contract for a new automated election system for the 2025 midterm polls, Comelec chairperson George Garcia announced on Tuesday. “Napost na po sa PHILGEPS (Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System) ‘yung aming gagawing procurement para sa mga makinang gagamitin sa 2025. Ine-engganyo […]

Marcos, Sara Duterte ratings drop in OCTA Q3 poll

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 30, 2023

There was a nationwide decline in the trust and performance ratings of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte for the third quarter of 2023, according to the most recent Tugon ng Masa Survey released by Octa Research on Sunday. Duterte’s overall ratings “declined significantly,” the research firm said, as her trust […]

LIVE UPDATES 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE)

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 30, 2023

GMA News Online’s liveblog of the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections. Here we will bring you a continuous update on the polls as they happen on Monday, October 30, as well as links to important information. —GMA Integrated News

Comelec files case vs alleged vote-buying facilitator

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 29, 2023

The Navotas City Commission on Elections on Saturday filed charges against a suspect who was allegedly facilitating vote-buying in Barangay Longos, Malabon City on Thursday.

Comelec will not proclaim 241 bets

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 26, 2023

THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) has issued an order suspending the proclamation of at least 241 candidates if they win in the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) on Monday, October 30. Chairman George Erwin Garcia said on Wednesday that the decision was arrived at during the regular Comelec en banc session because of pending […]

Comelec: 2023 BSKE winners may immediately, effectively assume office

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 26, 2023

Candidates with the highest votes in the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) may immediately and effectively assume office, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said. “[If the candidate for the October 30,2023 BSKE obtained the highest number of votes among the remaining candidates for the same position in the same barangay, and later on […]

Person distributing money during poll watchers’ training nabbed

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 25, 2023

Navotas police and election officers on Wednesday arrested an individual who was caught distributing envelopes containing P300 to P500 during a poll watchers’ training event. Operation Kontra Bigay, led by Navotas City Election Officer Gregorio Bonifacio and Police Colonel Mario Cortes, was conducted at a warehouse in Barangay San Jose, Navotas City. According to the report […]

Tolentino alarmed by use of AI in electoral campaigns

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 23, 2023

Senator Francis Tolentino said on Saturday that he was concerned over the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in election campaigns and the creation of propaganda material. In a statement, Tolentino called for the Commission on Elections to study formulating policies on AI as applications can change facial features which may violate “the principle of truthfulness.” […]

Marcos wants immediate implementation of anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing strategy

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 18, 2023

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has directed the immediate implementation of the National Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Terrorism Financing and Counter-Proliferation Financing Strategy 2023-2027 to address terrorism financing. Signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin in authority of the President, Memorandum Circular No. 37 urged concerned agencies to support efforts in fighting money laundering and terrorism financing risk […]

Class Suspension Announced in Most of Metro Manila and 6 Other Areas

UN Agency Leader Urges Temporary Truce in North Gaza

Top Asian Travel Trends: Visa-Free Countries and Boutique Hotels

China Set for Live-Fire Drills in Taiwan Strait

OFW in Dubai Bounces Back After Job Loss and Closing Bank Account, Now Thriving!

Multiple drugs found in Liam Payne system, according to toxicology tests

RECENT NEWS