Rappler's latest stories on disqualification
Comelec puts 'unconstitutional' question in candidacy forms
Candidates can disqualify themselves from the get-go by answering a new question in certificates of candidacy, warns former poll chief Sixto Brillantes Jr
SC: Senator Grace Poe a natural-born Filipino
Voting 9 3 the High Court says in its decision: Private respondent Mary Grace Poe Llamanzares is a natural born Filipino citizen qualified to hold office as Senator of the Republic
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
UEFA threatens Russia, England disqualification over fan clashes
European football s governing body issues the warning as German hooligans became the latest to join street battles that have marred Euro 2016
Despite final ruling, Tatad again appeals SC ruling on Poe
The camp of presidential bet Grace Poe dismisses the second appeal and says the High Court has spoken on the issue twice
Not good for Grace Poe
The Supreme Court s minute resolution on the Poe case in effect keeps the door open to a legitimate contest – after the election
SC upholds ruling: Grace Poe can run for president
UPDATED The High Court affirms its earlier decision which says the presidential bet is a natural born Filipino and has met the 10 year residency requirement Poe s camp welcomes it
Officers of the court, explain the court!
The Integrated Bar of the Philippines comments on the Grace Poe verdict in effect telling us that it was just a question of numbers
Poe decision: Clear and decisive
From hereon there can be little doubt in our jurisprudence on the formidable basis for the natural born status of foundlings
EXPLAINER: Did the SC really say Grace Poe is qualified?
The dispositive portion causes confusion and gives a false impression that this deny due course decision prevents parties from pursuing a quo warranto case in the future when clearly it does not
SC issues show cause order to Times reporter
The Supreme Court en banc issues the order to Jomar Canlas to explain why he should not be cited in indirect contempt
Grace Poe lacks 10-year residency – SC Justice Del Castillo
Del Castillo says Poe s intent is shrouded in doubt because of having 2 houses in the US – something they supposedly only admitted later on
Momentum with Poe after SC decision
The unintended consequence and worst nightmare of Poe s detractors have come to fruition Because of the timing of the decision the case unexpectedly gives her an immense advantage as the final stretch of the campaign begins
To allow Poe's bid is 'mockery' of polls – Carpio
To allow a person who is found by the Comelec not to be a natural born Filipino citizen to run for President of the Philippines constitutes a mockery of the election process says the senior associate justice
Grace Poe a natural-born Filipino – Supreme Court
3rd UPDATE Three days after releasing the vote in its landmark decision the Supreme Court explains its ruling It also says Grace Poe met the the 10 year residency requirement for presidential candidates
Grace Poe in Quezon: All smiles post-SC ruling
After a nervewracking week Grace Poe is back on the campaign trail
Aquino: SC ruling should 'fully educate' public on Poe case
President Benigno Aquino III hopes the SC decision which has yet to be released to the public in full provides clear rules on being a citizen or non citizen of our nation
Besides Poe case, what other Comelec DQ rulings did SC annul?
Before Grace Poe s case the Supreme Court had reversed other local cases decided by the Comelec Get to know them
Grace Poe case: Now the debate begins
The people must now decide whether or not they want her to be president
Binay mum on Poe’s SC win: 'I’m focused on my campaign'
Vice President Jejomar Binay reacts to his toughest rival s legal victory on the same day a poll names him as the biggest gainer among candidates if Grace Poe is disqualified
SC ruling 'vindication' of Senate Electoral Tribunal – Sotto
The senator a member of the SET and who is running for reelection on Grace Poe’s ticket remains confident the High Court ruling allowing Poe’s presidential bid will not be overturned
Binay biggest gainer if Poe disqualified – Pulse Asia
UPDATED Senator Grace Poe is the top choice of voters in case either of their candidates bow out of the presidential race
SC ruling on Grace Poe unconstitutional – petitioners
Two of the 4 petitioners say they will appeal the High Court s decision allowing the presidential bet to run for president
Grace Poe: Still in the running
Was the Supreme Court ruling a divine intervention? Grace Poe would like to think so
Divine message? Grace Poe heard SC news in Quiapo Church
The presidential bet points out: she was found as an abandoned infant in front of a church; she receives news that she can run for president in front of another church
Roxas congratulates Poe; Binay says SC ruling won't affect campaign
4th UPDATE We now welcome the verdict of the people come May says Roxas camp while Binay s spokesman says the decision has no bearing on their campaign strategy
Supreme Court allows Grace Poe to run for president
5th UPDATE The vote is 9 6 in favor of the presidential candidate
Decline in Grace Poe's ratings not significant – campaign manager
Campaign manager Ace Durano says latest poll results show that presidential candidate Grace Poe remains with a strong and stable base support
#AnimatED: The Grace Poe cliffhanger
We hope the wait ends this week – for the sake of the elections and the Supreme Court itself
Comelec weighs limited broadcast of Pacquiao fight
The poll body revisits its 2007 decision including a commissioner s argument that a total ban on the telecast is not possible because Pacquiao is of national interest
Cite ex-CJ Panganiban in contempt, Tatad asks SC
Former senator Francisco Tatad says Panganiban s newspaper column was intended to put undue pressure on the Honorable Court to rule in favor of presidential bet Grace Poe
#PHVote: Candidates, beware the Ides of March
The month of March means a little more than 60 days left before D Day like the last quarter of a basketball game with no Stephen Curry in it
SC asked to cite CHR in contempt for interfering in Grace Poe's case
Petitioner Francisco Tatad says the Commission on Human Rights cannot just file a memorandum in support of the presidential candidate without being ordered by the court
All memos in: SC to decide soon on Grace Poe case
Rappler rounds up the main points in the memorandums filed by the parties involved in the disqualification case against presidential candidate Grace Poe
EXPLAINER: Common mistakes in declaring campaign expenses
A much swifter and simpler way of pursuing cases of overspending and accepting prohibited donation against candidates is through a petition for disqualification
Comelec urged to declare Pacquiao fight illegal
UPDATED A rival senatorial candidate says the boxing champ s match with Timothy Bradley in April will give him free publicity way beyond what s allowed by election laws
SC told: Grace Poe as foundling ‘half the story’
Did the Supreme Court in oral arguments gloss over the presidential candidate’s renunciation of PH citizenship?
SolGen: 99.9% chance children born in PH have Filipino parents
In oral arguments on Grace Poe s disqualification Solicitor General Florin Hilbay use official statistics to support his argument that she is a natural born Filipino
SolGen to SC: Grace Poe met requisite 10-year residency
Solicitor General Florin Hilbay says it was a mistake for the Comelec to consider Poe s 2012 certificate of candidacy for senator as conclusive and binding
Negative DNA tests with Guimaras 'relatives' – Grace Poe
The presidential candidate maintains the negative tests will hardly affect the disqualification case against her as they are merely secondary to her legal arguments
Drilon to SC: Decide Grace Poe’s case now or risk poll’s integrity
The Senate president party mate of presidential bet Mar Roxas wants the Supreme Court to conduct marathon hearings on Poe s disqualification cases
Comelec to SC: Due process observed in Grace Poe case
I explained to the Court that perhaps what is at issue is writing style: different judges write differently explains Comelec Commissioner Arthur Lim
SC sets another hearing, moves slowly on Grace Poe case
So far the views of 3 justices all appointees of President Aquino show they are leaning towards presidential candidate Senator Grace Poe
SC justice: Comelec may have deprived Grace Poe of due process
Justice Francis Jardeleza says the poll body s decision to cancel the presidential bet s candidacy is like saying Foundlings are not natural born until they produce DNA evidence
Grace Poe's campaign: Mixed messaging, disqualification woes
Aside from the disqualification issue Poe has to work on her messaging ratings and campaign organization as she campaigns to be the next president
Poe’s DQ case, SSS pension hike veto, TPP deal signed | 12PM wRap
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The wisdom of Jose Vitug in the FPJ citizenship case
There were no presumptions nor assumptions in the Supreme Court case that eventually favored the late Fernando Poe Jr
Could LP's Drilon help Grace Poe's citizenship case?
UPDATED Contrary to what he said in 2002 Liberal Party Senator Franklin Drilon now says the RA 9225 or the Dual Citizenship law only grants citizenship and not natural born status
Supporters rejoice as Duterte presidential race goes ahead
Many people are excited about his candidacy but not everyone is happy with Rodrigo Duterte
Clinton wins in Iowa, Sereno on Poe case, terrorism in Indonesia | 12PM wRap
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