Rappler's latest stories on substitution
Mitos Magsaysay running for Zambales representative, replacing father-in-law
The suspended Olongapo mayor, Rolen Paulino, also withdraws his candidacy in favor of his son, Rolen Paulino Jr

Rudy Fariñas runs for Ilocos Norte governor vs Marcos' grandson
The former House majority leader will go head to head against the grandson of graft convict and Ilocos Norte 2nd District Representative Imelda Marcos

Cagayan congressman Ting running for governor as brother’s substitute
It's now a 3-way fight between political scions for governor of Cagayan: Governor Manuel Mamba, ex-governor Alvaro Antonio, and Representative Randolph Ting

Tony Carolino files as substitute candidate for congressman of Laguna
Carolino, the mayor of Sta Maria, Laguna, replaces Felicisimo San Luis

After criticism, Comelec amends rule on substitution of bets
The Commission on Elections earlier allowed 'substitution due to withdrawal' until midday of election day, a rule criticized by former poll chief Sixto Brillantes Jr

Amend law on substitution of bets, says election lawyer
'The law on that should be amended because it could cause a lot of confusion, and some people might take advantage of it,' says lawyer Romulo Macalintal

Comelec relaxes rules for substitution of candidates in 2019
Former Comelec chair Sixto Brillantes Jr opposes these new rules, saying these are prone to abuse

#AskTheTaxWhiz: Have you received your ITR?
The Philippine Tax Whiz reminds employers that they should release BIR Form 2316 to employees by Wednesday, January 31

Poe, Duterte, Roxas sons almost cross paths in Cagayan Valley sorties
Brian Poe Llamanzares Sebastian Duterte and Paolo Roxas campaign for the presidential candidates in the same region on the same day

Family blocks bid to take Señeres spot in ballot
We would like to respect the last wishes of Congressman Seneres his family s lawyer says at the Comelec

Presidential bet of Erap's party withdraws candidacy
Mel Mendoza of the Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino says he is endorsing the presidential bid of Vice President Jejomar Binay instead

EXPLAINER: Comelec should let Duterte run. Here's why
The poll body is knocking down top presidential contenders based on a constricted application of the letter of the law rather than its spirit

Brother replaces Jonvic Remulla in Cavite gubernatorial race
Jesus Crispin ‘Boying’ Remulla a former 3 term congressman of the province files his candidacy a day before the deadline for substitutions
#AnimatED: The candidacy of Rodrigo Duterte
Substitution is an untested route to the presidency Will Comelec allow it?

FAST FACTS: Candidate substitution in past polls
Davao Mayor Rodrigo Duterte s substitution is nothing new as candidate substitutions also happened in previous elections
Comelec eyes Duterte ‘placeholder’ as nuisance bet
This would effectively close the door on Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte’s expected substitution for Diño says a campaign insider

Error in Diño COC may pave way for Duterte candidacy
The Comelec clarifies its rules on candidates as PDP Laban names Rodrigo Duterte as its substitute bet if Martin Diño withdraws from the presidential race

PDP-Laban fields presidential candidate
Martin Diño s candidacy fuels speculation that the party will eventually substitute him with Rodrigo Duterte a move allowed by Comelec rules

MILF's Iqbal says Bangsamoro bill reaching plenary is 'progress'
Despite the overhaul done by Senator Marcos to the original draft the MILF negotiator says: That is already an achievement by itself It is a good indication that we are moving forward

Poe vs critics, BBL substitute, Google shakeup | 12PM wRap
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What's keeping the Philippines from exclusive breastfeeding?
The Philippines is one of the top nations with the least number of exclusively breastfed children despite its full implementation of the Milk Code

Decision over Bataan nuclear plant's fate not happening in 2014
The energy czar says it will be President Aquino who will decide whether to revive the mothballed power plant or not
Who's violating the Milk Code?
Some breastfeeding advocates say it is the milk industry that blocks the success and essence of the Philippine Milk Code

Swap out junk food for these 5 healthy snacks at work
Eating well while at work is very very possible
Mothers mob for breastfeeding
A group of mothers gather to promote the benefits of breastfeeding in celebration of Breastfeeding Awareness month
Nearly 500 bets back out, get replaced
Most of the substitute bets are relatives of those who withdrew their candidacies
Friday deadline: Poll bets eye replacements
UPDATED The Comelec allows most candidates to withdraw and get replacements until today December 21
No party stand on RH bill - LP, NPC, NP
Party leaders in the House of Representatives only expect President Aquino to ask for a vote on the measure Nothing more
Cheats are messing with the voters’ list
Keep the vigilance until you shall have reached the polling precinct on May 13 and found your name on the list posted outside the door and actually fed your accomplished ballot onto the counting machine
Comelec guidelines on filing of candidacies
Just like in the 2010 elections aspirants who will file their candidacies in October for the 2013 elections can be substituted only until December 21