Rappler's latest stories on philippine elections 2016
MISLEADING: Sotto 'bares' senators linked to alleged 2016 poll fraud
The Senate President has yet to name those who 'benefited' from irregularities in the 2016 elections, but a YouTube video thumbnail appears to implicate 4 opposition senators
FACT CHECK: No results yet in ongoing 2016 VP election recount
Due to the confidential nature of the recount process, claims of vote counts should be taken with a grain of salt, unless backed up by official, verifiable sources or documents
‘Not enough proof’ yet in server logs to show 2016 poll fraud
IT experts push for more transparency and explanations from Comelec and Smartmatic to address cheating allegations in the automated elections
'Irregularities' in 2016 election server logs? Not necessarily, says I.T. expert
But the Comelec and Smartmatic should still explain the concerns in Senator Vicente Sotto III's privilege speech, says PPCRV IT director William Yu
San Juan recall petition doomed? Zamora urges Comelec to set poll
The Comelec can only set a recall election against Mayor Guia Gomez by May 11, 2018
Comelec employees support Bautista amid call for his resignation
UPDATED Dozens of Comelec employees wear red to show their support for Chairman Andres Bautista a day after poll commissioners issued a statement against him
Comelec chair surprised by commissioners' call for his resignation
Magkakasama kami kanina Wala namang sinasabi sa aking magpapa press con Hindi man lang ako binusinahan Comelec Chairman Andres Bautista tells Rappler
Bautista's alleged corruption casts doubt on 2016 poll results – senators
The Senate is set to investigate the issue hounding Commission on Elections Chairman Andres Bautista
Marcos completes payment of P66.2-M electoral protest fee
Former senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr pays the remaining balance of his fee prior to the conduct of the preliminary hearing on his electoral protest and Vice President Leni Robredo s counter protest
A year later, Mar Roxas enjoys the quiet of private life
The former LP president has kept mostly to himself save for the occasional camping selfie and food recommendation and when he had to speak up about the hero s burial for the dictator
One year after loss, life goes on for Grace Poe at the Senate
Once a rival of President Rodrigo Duterte Senator Grace Poe is now part of the Senate majority bloc generally supportive of his administration
A year after defeat, Jejomar Binay back to what he loves most
UPDATED Take a glimpse of the life of Jejomar Binay a year after he lost in the presidential race
Marcos urges SC to proceed with election protest
Former Senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr files a petition before the Supreme Court seeking to start the preliminary conference of his protest against Vice President Leni Robredo
Top 10 moments on Twitter in 2016 for the Philippines
Moments involving AlDub JaDine PresidentDuterte MarcosBurial Manny Pacquiao and Pia Wurtzbach are among the top
Marcos to appeal dismissal of complaint over hash code issue
Lawyer Vic Rodriguez says the Manila City Prosecutor s Office downplayed the admissions on the unauthorized change in the election server
Prosecutor junks complaint vs Comelec, Smartmatic over hash code
UPDATED The criminal complaint related to the change of a special character in the transparency server during the 2016 polls is dismissed for lack of merit and insufficiency of evidence
Can Comelec probe Marcos donation to Duterte?
The Comelec cannot act unless a formal complaint has been lodged Comelec Spokesman James Jimenez tells Rappler
Duterte donor Imee Marcos not in his SOCE
Referring to Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos donation President Rodrigo Duterte says Si Imee pa ang nagbigay Sabi niya inutang daw niya
Who are De Lima's 2016 poll contributors?
UPDATED None of the contributors to the senator s 2016 campaign have been mentioned by the witnesses in the congressional inquiries on the reported drug trade inside Bilibid
'Practical' to postpone barangay, SK elections – Alvarez
President Duterte himself is in favor of it as several lawmakers file bills and resolutions seeking to move the elections to October 2018
Comelec division junks ex-Bacolod mayor Puentevella's protest
The Comelec First Division says Monico Puentevella s election protest against Mayor Evelio Leonardia is baseless and does not show the need for a manual recount
2016 elections 'more credible' than 2010 polls – survey
In a recent Pulse Asia survey 63 of respondents describe the 2016 elections as more credible than the 2010 polls
Comelec asks SC to allow 'back up' of files amid Marcos case
The SC sitting as the Presidential Electoral Tribunal directs the Comelec to send a copy of this request to Vice President Leni Robredo and Ferdinand Marcos Jr
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Robredo camp: Marcos Jr's witnesses are fake
Vice President Leni Robredo s legal team says some witnesses in Bongbong Marcos electoral protest claim their signatures were forged or they were told to surrender their IDs for some government benefits
Robredo replies: Why SC should dismiss Marcos Jr's protest
Vice President Leni Robredo says Ferdinand Marcos Jr has raised issues other than the results of the VP race and failed to show proof to back up his claims
Why Leni Robredo should file a counter-protest vs Marcos Jr
To offset any potential votes that Marcos will gain in the recount it is both strategic and necessary for the VP to take a counter offensive A counter protest however is as expensive as filing a protest
Pledges come in to cover Robredo's legal fees for Marcos protest
UPDATED Individuals and groups plan to help Vice President Leni Robredo as she faces the election protest of former senator Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos Jr
Robredo fears legal fees, not Marcos' protest
UPDATED Vice President Leni Robredo reiterates that former senator Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos Jr s protest is baseless and she has nothing to hide
SC grants Marcos petition to protect poll materials
The Presidential Electoral Tribunal orders the Comelec to protect all poll materials relevant to the election protest filed by former senator Bongbong Marcos against Vice President Leni Robredo
Macalintal on 'secret servers': Marcos just dreaming of victory
The alleged servers have nothing to do with the results of the election for any position says lawyer Romulo Macalintal on the controversy over the 2016 vice presidential race
Google: High search interest by Filipinos for Duterte, 2016 polls
Filipinos are leaning forward online more than ever with a clear intent to search for nationally relevant information says Google
'10 days not enough to answer Marcos election protest'
Lawyer Romulo Macalintal says former senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr s election protest against Vice President Leni Robredo is the longest ever filed in the country
WATCH: The 2016 elections' funniest moments
From the amusing to the absurd the campaign season didn t lack in humorous moments
Marcos protests Robredo victory on eve of oath-taking
UPDATED Defeated vice presidential bet Ferdinand Marcos Jr files his election protest before the Supreme Court sitting as the Presidential Electoral Tribunal
SC junks plea vs extended SOCE deadline
The petitioners failed to submit a copy of the Comelec resolution extending the deadline for filing Statements of Contributions and Expenditures SOCEs the SC says
Weeks after polls, Comelec denies appeals vs Duterte
The Comelec releases a copy of its May 31 ruling after Comelec Chairman Andres Bautista was accused of sitting on Rodrigo Duterte s case
'Failed leadership' in Comelec: A memo waiting to happen
For insiders the problem boils down to the ability of Andres Bautista a former big boss in the corporate world to run a collegial body where he has only one vote
Comelec Chairman Bautista denies 'failed leadership'
Citing achievements such as the presidential debates Comelec Chairman Andres Bautista says Ewan ko kung matatawag mo itong produkto ng failed leadership
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All Comelec commissioners hit Chairman Bautista
With a heavy heart Comelec commissioners criticize the failed leadership of the Commission on Elections
Roxas mom Judy is son's biggest campaign donor
Judy Araneta Roxas donated P110 million to her son s campaign based on the SOCE filed by defeated presidential bet Manuel Mar Roxas II
Roxas files SOCE, sends truckload of documents
3rd UPDATE Defeated presidential bet Manuel Mar Roxas II declares that he spent P487 million during the campaign
Comelec accepts Lim's resignation as CFO head
UPDATED Executive Director Jose Tolentino Jr is named officer in charge of the Comelec s Campaign Finance Office
Gov't funds in campaign? DSWD ready for audit – Soliman
There is no such thing misuse of funds If there is then show me the evidence says Social Welfare and Development Secretary Corazon Dinky Soliman
Resigned Comelec CFO head Lim: SOCE filing extension illegal
UPDATED Commissioner Christian Robert Lim also expressed frustration over the Comelec en banc s decision given his office s efforts to implement campaign finance rules
Strike out late SOCEs, group asks Comelec
UPDATED The rule of law should favor law abiders not law breakers like LP says Leon Peralta of a newly formed Duterte inspired group
'Significant improvement' seen in PH polls – US think tank
The US based Carter Center however notes persistent problems such as vote buying and election related violence particularly in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
Comelec extends SOCE filing until June 30
UPDATED Spokesperson James Jimenez says the decision benefits not only the LP which requested the extension but also others that have yet to file their SOCE
Comelec office: No to LP's late SOCE filing
Granting the Liberal Party s request for a deadline extension would be unfair to other candidates and parties that complied with the prescribed period
