Comelec updates rules, regulations for party-list polls The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has updated the implementing rules and regulations on the party-list elections next year. Under Comelec Resolution No. 10690 released on Thursday, party-list groups have been ordered to file before the poll body a […]
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is looking to allow at least five voters inside precincts at a time for next year’s elections in case the coronavirus pandemic persists. In a television interview on Thursday, Comelec chairman Sheriff Abas said this aims to control the number […]
F2F campaign’s fate depends on success of vaccine program MANILA – The holding of the traditional face-to-face campaigning for the upcoming 2022 elections is still possible, depending on the success of the government’s mass immunization drive, Malacañang said on Thursday. In a virtual presser, Presidential Spokesperson […]
Malacañang on Thursday said it respects the remarks made by some Metro Manila mayors that local executives have “no time” to tackle Charter change (Cha-cha). Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, however, said that it is Congress’ job to tackle possible amendments to the 1987 Constitution. “Well, […]
PH to roll out up to 9.2M vaccine doses within Q2 of 2021 MANILA – World Health Organization (WHO) Representative to the Philippines Dr. Rabindra Abeyasinghe expressed optimism that the Philippines will receive the 44 million doses allocated by the COVAX Facility this year with up […]
The city of Marikina eyes to inoculate 10,000 residents daily with coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccines once these become available. Mayor Marcelino Teodoro said this can be done in the city’s mega vaccination facility located at the Marikina Sports Complex in Barangay Sta. Elena. “We […]
By Letty M.Militante There is a drop in the number of pigs butchered in the city as the supply of live animals drop resulting to the drop int he supply of pork in the city. City Veterinarian Dr. Mario Arriola confirmed yesterday that there is […]
By Letty M. Militante The City Veterianry Office has targeted 80% out of the total pets particularly dogs in the 98 barangyas for the annual anti-rabies vaccination drive. City Veterinarian Dr. Mario Arriola said that the office launched its annual vaccination last January […]
As the fight against ending the local Communist Terrorists Groups (CTGs) continues, the Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict in Region 9 (RTF-ELCAC 9) Strategic Communication Cluster also continues its efforts in the campaign to end the CTGs in the region. In […]
Authorities have arrested a barangay official and three other companions for their alleged ties with the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in a law enforcement operation in the hinterlands of Basilan province. The Coast Guard District South-Western Mindanao (CGDSWM) identified the arrested persons as Jamiron Ajijon, […]