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Comelec extends suspension of voter registration to June 30
'The conduct of voter registration is not yet advisable since there will be restrictions on the movement of people and on certain activities,' says Comelec Executive Director Bartolome Sinocruz Jr
[OPINION] Acting local against COVID-19
With a government that is not exceptionally wise, just, and benevolent, one nationally mandated decision can cause damage to all
Comelec suspends voter registration due to coronavirus threat
The poll body says the suspension will start on March 10 and will remain in place until March 31
Senate approves postponing barangay, SK elections to 2022
There are 21 senators who supported the measure seeking to postpone village and youth polls to December 5, 2022
Comelec, not HRET, can decide on Cardema case – election lawyer
Election lawyer Emilio Marañon III says it is wrong for Duterte Youth's Ronald Cardema to say that the House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal must decide on his eligibility
Party-list bloc 'respects' cancellation of Cardema nomination
1-Pacman Representative Michael Romero says that while the party-list bloc recognizes Duterte Youth as a winning group in the 2019 polls, they have yet to recognize its nominee
Lawmakers to Comelec: Don't let problems in 2019 polls happen in 2022
'We can't have something like this happen in the 2022 presidential election. We might have a revolution,' says Senator Francis Pangilinan
Old names dominate Bicol polls
The same names win in the 2019 local races in Bicol region
Jejomar Binay loses congressional bid in Makati
This is the former vice president's first loss in Makati, where he has built a political dynasty
At least 20 killed in election-related violence since December 2018
The Commission on Elections has recorded 43 incidents of election-related violence as of May 12
Comelec to probe raid of Navotas poll briefing
Commission on Elections Chairman Sheriff Abas says it is possible that the National Bureau of Investigation had 'no authority' to conduct the raid
[OPINION] Despite the ifs and buts, millennials should go out and vote
By carefully choosing the right people who will occupy positions in the government, we are strengthening the foundations that hold our institutions, and our country as a whole, together.
9,300 cops deployed to secure Central Luzon for May 13 polls
The region has a history of election violence and recorded hundreds of gun ban violations since January
Candidate for La Union town councilor hurt in ambush
Rogelio 'Roger' Concepcion is a cousin of slain Balaoan town vice mayor Al-Fred Concepcion
Newsbreak Chats: Keeping an eye on crucial local elections
On Thursday, May 2, the team sits down to discuss why it is important to keep an eye on local races in the 2019 polls and what are the things voters should keep in mind when dealing with local candidates
PANOORIN: Paano bumoto ngayong Eleksiyon 2019
Isa lang ang balota na ibibigay sa iyo. Siguraduhin na tama ang iyong pagboto.
Your step-by-step guide to voting in May 13 elections
You get only one ballot and one chance to vote. Here’s a brief guide on what to expect and how to prepare for Election Day.
[OPINION] What is to be done? With days to go before election day, think before we vote
Our country needs men and women of integrity and independence, competence and courage, honesty and honor in our Senate so that they can take a stand on at least 7 of the critical issues that already confront us
[OPINION] The folly of religious endorsements
Our politics is thoroughly personality-driven. When religious leaders throw their support behind certain candidates, they inevitably echo the divide according to existing political loyalties.
[OPINYON] Ano ang silbi ng survey?
Hindi ako mangingiming bumoto sa kandidato kahit naghahabol sa survey, kung iyon ang pinag-isipan ko matapos ang katakot-takot na konsiderasyon, pangunahin na ang may integridad at kakayahang maglingkod sa bayan
#PHVote podcast: Paano ang pagboto sa party list?
Pag-uusapan nila Rappler news editor Miriam Grace Go at researcher-writer Jodesz Gavilan ang proseso ng pagboto at bakit importante ang pagkakaroon ng party-list representatives sa Kongreso
PNP keeping close watch over Lanao del Norte for poll-related violence
Police say past elections in Lanao del Norte were marked by 'intense political rivalry' exacerbated by the rido culture in the province
[OPINYON] Kalimutan ang ‘winnable’
Suriin ang kampanya para masuri ang kandidato. Makikilala natin kung anong uri ng kandidato o pulitiko ang nakatanghal sa atin batay sa kani-kanilang paraan at moda ng kampanya
Ex-AFP, PNP officials: 'Challenging times' call for honest, inspiring leaders
In a rare statement, retired military and police officials urge voters to choose candidates with 'manifest competence, honesty, dedication, morality, and patriotism'
Supreme Court stops Comelec from changing polling places in Sulu
The Supreme Court's status quo ante order involves polling places in at least 5 barangays in Sulu for the May 13 elections
#TheLeaderIWant: Ernesto Arellano on pushing for pro-worker legislation in the Senate
Rappler talks to labor leader Ernesto Arellano about his Senate bid and priority measures if elected
[OPINYON] ‘Maligayang pagtatapos!’: Ang mensahe ng retokadong tarpaulin
Kung sa hitsura pa lang ay nanloloko na ang kandidato, paano mo pa ipagkakatiwala sa kanya ang buwis mong sapilitang kinaltas sa iyo?
Negros Occidental town councilor shot dead in front of family
Police say reelectionist councilor Jolomar Hilario was shot dead in his residence in Moises Padilla town, Negros Occidental
Comelec defends declaring entire Mindanao as election hotspot
The Commission on Elections allays fears that declaring the entire Mindanao as an election hotspot is part of efforts to favor certain candidates
Rappler Talk: Dr Jose Ramon Albert on election surveys
On Wednesday, March 20, Rappler editor-at-large Marites Vitug sits down with Dr Jose Ramon Albert, statistician and senior research fellow at the Philippine Institute for Development Studies, about election surveys
[OPINION] Releasing fake or incomplete election surveys can send you to jail
The Fair Election Act mandates that the candidate, political party, and polling firm release the relevant information, like the methodology, the areas covered, the specific questions asked, and the margin of error, among others
Bong Go cash assistance to fire victims may count as vote-buying – Comelec
EXCLUSIVE: The senatorial candidate gives away P2,000 to each of the families affected by a fire in Makati City. Government officials help arrange and coordinate his visits to fire survivors.
Otso Diretso balances the good and the bad of Aquino's endorsement
The Otso Diretso campaign makes an effort to distance itself from major controversies under former president Benigno Aquino III, like the Mamasapano and Dengvaxia scandals
Laguna politicians vow to deliver votes for Duterte's slate
In 2016, these local politicians supported then-administration standard bearer Mar Roxas
Otso Diretso dares Hugpong bets to debate on People Power anniversary
Otso Diretso bet Chel Diokno tells Hugpong counterparts: See you 12 noon, February 25, in Plaza Miranda
Otso Diretso goes door-to-door in vote-rich Cebu
The opposition senatorial candidates are banking on word of mouth to help secure votes in the May 2019 elections
WATCH: Politicians join PMA alumni homecoming ahead of 2019 polls
From former police chief Ronald dela Rosa to Senator JV Estrada, original and adopted alumni are welcomed by the Philippine Military Academy in its 2019 alumni homecoming
Arroyo asks Pampanga to give Duterte bets 'landslide' win
House Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo appears beside presidential daughter Sara Duterte to personally endorse Hugpong ng Pagbabago's Senate slate
PNP: 701 election hotspots as 2019 campaign period begins
These account for 42.9% of all cities and municipalities in the Philippines
Otso Diretso begins tough challenge of campaigning as underdogs
(UPDATED) The opposition slate settles with Caloocan as its kickoff venue, the city of Mayor Oscar Malapitan, a Duterte ally
Zambales barangay chairman arrested for possessing illegal firearms
A joint team from the municipal and provincial police raided the house of Eduardo Lopes Sr, chairman of Barangay Aglao in the municipality of San Marcelino
Lanao del Norte mayor detained after gun check
Authorities are still checking for proper Comelec gun ban exemption certificates the guns of Pantar Mayor Jabar Tago and 8 other people
Comelec aims for more PWD-friendly, gender-sensitive ads in 2019 elections
The poll body also urges candidates and political parties to use environment-friendly materials in their campaign paraphernalia
Tolentino withdraws electoral protest vs De Lima
The former adviser of President Duterte says his new senatorial campaign for 2019 needs his 'undivided attention'
#TheLeaderIWant: Romulo Macalintal – from election lawyer to candidate
For more than 3 decades, Macalintal fought for others to win in elections. This time, he is embarking on a whole new battle – the senatorial race.
PNP places 18 areas on election watchlist
These towns and cities fall 'Category 3,' meaning there have been incidents of election-related violence involving officials vying for elected posts
New social media campaign rules won't limit freedom of expression, says Comelec
'It may just cause you to be more forthright with how much you’re spending when creating that content,' says Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez
#TheLeaderIWant: Harry Roque on being his own man
How different would a Senator Harry Roque be from a Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque? Rappler interviews the People's Reform Party bet.
#TheLeaderIWant: JV Ejercito on his 2019 senatorial bid amid sibling rivalry
What are the challenges that reelectionist senatorial candidate JV Ejercito faces?
#TheLeaderIWant: Neri Colmenares on what a leftist can bring to the Senate
How will he convince Filipino voters that a leftist deserves a seat in the Senate?
