Rappler's latest stories on 2013 elections
SC asked to decide Grace Poe’s citizenship case
Rizalito David has asked the Supreme Court to reverse the Senate Electoral Tribunal s decision that favored Grace Poe He files a motion to resolve the case for the best interest of all concerned as well as the nation
Medialdea, Duterte, and Cayetano: What ties bind them?
The childhood friend of president elect Duterte also has links to his running mate Senator Alan Peter Cayetano
Is Iglesia ni Cristo's bloc voting still strong in 2016?
Recent scandals in the INC have cast doubt on the power of the church s bloc voting
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#PHVote: How accessible are the 2016 elections to PWDs?
As the Comelec gears up for the elections some groups are wondering: will they be able to vote?
Who funds your senator's campaigns?
Let s look back at how some of the 2016 senatorial bets funded their campaigns in previous elections
#PHVote throwback: LP spent the most in past campaign
We review the past campaign spending of political parties with presidential bets in 2016 Will parties once again spend millions hoping for a return on investment?
ARMM had most 'overspending' candidates in past elections
There are 365 campaign overspending cases in the ARMM from the 2010 and 2013 elections the highest among all regions
After SC ruling, will the House swear in Velasco as Marinduque rep?
For the second time the High Court orders Speaker Belmonte to swear in Lord Allan Velasco as representative of Marinduque to replace Regina Ongsiako Reyes
Foundlings not natural-born? 'A step backward' for children's rights
Amid the citizenship issues faced by presidential candidate Grace Poe advocates for children s rights gather to discuss the implications of declaring foundlings like her as stateless
Chiz Escudero on Roxas: I did not sin against him in 2010
The VP bet chooses the LP standard bearer as the one he would likely have the hardest time working with if elected together
Senate tribunal upholds decision in favor of Grace Poe
2ND UPDATE The 3 Supreme Court justices in the SET – who affirmed their vote to disqualify the senator – will inhibit themselves from the case should it be elevated to the High Court
With SET decision, Poe camp to seek dismissal of Comelec case
Grace Poe s lawyer says the Comelec case has been effectively extinguished by the tribunal s decision The opposing camp calls this wishful thinking
Grace Poe's residency in PH: When do we start counting?
The senator believes her period of residence in the Philippines up to the day before elections is 10 years and 11 months but her critics say she still lacks months to meet the residency requirement for presidential candidates
DOCUMENTS: SET members' opinions on Poe case
Read here the opinions of 4 senators who voted in favor of Grace Poe as well as the dissenting opinions of the 3 Supreme Court justices
DOCUMENT: SET decision on disqualification case vs Grace Poe
In its 32 page decision the Senate Electoral Tribunal dismisses the petition for disqualification based on ineligibility filed by losing senatorial candidate Rizalito David against Senator Grace Poe
VLOG: Poe wins in SET disqualification case
5 SET members recognize the rights of an adopted child
Senate Tribunal denies disqualification case vs Poe
UPDATED Five senators vote to recognize Grace Poe s rights as an adopted child while 4 other members of the tribunal vote to disqualify her according to Senator Tito Sotto
Comelec sets general voters' registration in Zambo Norte town
Qualified voters in Sibuco town have to register and undergo biometrics again following reports of discrepancies in the town s voters list in 2013
SC upholds winning senators in 2013 polls
The Supreme Court junks the petition filed by political party Bangon Pilipinas which sought to nullify the proclamations of the 12 senators in the 2013 polls
Comelec fines 4,600 candidates over unreported expenses
The poll body is set to collect around P52 3 million in fines from 2013 candidates who failed to report their campaign expenses
36 candidates face charges for overspending in 2010, 2013
Among them 3 are incumbent officials Meanwhile cases against 4 candidates have been dismissed due to their death
178 congressmen eligible for reelection in 2016 polls
Out of the 178 district congressmen 91 are on their first term and 87 are on their second consecutive term
Akbayan names Bello's replacement in Congress
Angelina Angie Ludovice Katoh a founding member of the party list group is a former student leader and labor organizer from Davao del Sur
SC: Comelec can order pollsters to divulge funders
In this decision on the two year old case the High Court says however that the poll body can t sue survey firms that fail to follow this rule
It's final: ER Ejercito disqualified as Laguna governor
Ejercito s lawyer says the Supreme Court ruling expanded the limitations on campaign contributions It factors the expenses incurred by supporters without the candidate s knowledge
'Ruling on Team Patay tarps protects church-state separation'
With its decision the Supreme Court has once again proved that it is indeed the last bastion of democracy says a statement from the Bacolod diocese s lawyers
Comelec ousts Javier as Antique governor
Governor Exequiel Javier is disqualified in connection with his suspension of a town mayor within the 2013 election period His proclamation is also annulled
Vote miscount? Comelec probes PCOS 'digital lines'
The Comelec has until Christmas to examine decrypted images of ballots for the existence of these lines that crossed ovals and were mistakenly recorded as shades or votes for certain candidates
Typhoon Hagupit, PH climate change, telcos in elections | The wRap
Typhoon Hagupit weakens as it moves towards Eastern Visayas The Philippines is most affected by climate change in the world Are telcos not to blame for poor transmission in the 2013 election?
Telcos: We're not to blame for 2013 transmission woes
A telco official says In our system we didn t get any alarm during elections Our system was perfect Could it be the fault of Smartmatic?
Over 100 politicians being probed for poll overspending
The Comelec says it is proof they are not singling out persons or political parties in going after violators of campaign finance rules
Comelec: Nueva Ecija ballots tampered post-election
The lawyer for losing candidate Eduardo Brother Eddie Villanueva says they are not pursuing an electoral protest; they are opposing the reuse of PCOS machines for the 2016 polls
Ecija vote discrepancy 'isolated case'; public recount set
Commission on Elections Chairman Sixto Brillantes Jr says the ballots could ve been tampered with The recount will be conducted at the Senate on August 28
SC orders Comelec: Respond to ER Ejercito's plea
The disqualified governor fails to secure a temporary restraining order TRO or a status quo ante order SQAO that would have stopped his ouster
ER Ejercito to SC: Void my disqualification
Ejercito tells the Court he was disqualified for an act done by a third party
MAP: Pending 2013 electoral protests
A total of 59 electoral cases are pending at the Commission on Elections and the House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal
Peace and 'love love love' for Vice Ganda, Nancy Binay
Love love love exclaimed comedian Vice Ganda about his photo with Senator Nancy Binay
Comelec warns non-compliant candidates
Candidates who would still not file their SOCEs on May 12 will face administrative cases and election offenses related to campaign finance
'Alcala used agri funds for son's gubernatorial bid'
Implicated in the pork barrel scam Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala is named respondent in another complaint to be filed with the Ombudsman on Friday
New reso cancels out Comelec order for pols to vacate posts
Lawyer says a recent Comelec resolution provides no more basis to cite the original grounds for removing elective officials over SOCE deficiencies
DOJ to Comelec: File proper case to unseat elected pols
The justice secretary herself a former election lawyer says a mere letter to agencies cannot remove officials for failure to file their campaign spending reports
Leonen: Abang Lingkod should not get party-list seat
Abang Lingkod falsified documents to prove that it represents farmers Associate Justice Marvic Leonen says this betrays public trust
SC gives one party-list seat to Abang Lingkod
The court says Comelec abused its discretion in cancelling the registration of Abang Lingkod which had joined in 2010 and got enough votes in 2013
HRET orders opening of ballot boxes in Aga Muhlach protest
It was a tight race with Felix William Wimpy Fuentebella winning against the former actor by just 2 205 votes Both allege vote buying
Over 6,000 barangays under PNP poll watch
The barangays are identified as priority areas in relation to the barangay elections Monday October 28
PWDs, senior citizens may vote in select SM malls
Comelec identifies 4 SM malls as accessible polling centers for persons with disabilities and senior citizens
Perks of barangay officials
(UPDATED) Know what the benefits of seeking barangay positions are
Barangay in numbers
Here are some interesting figures that you need to know about the upcoming barangay elections
