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‘No issues’ so far in pilot of automated poll in Cavite: NAMFREL
October 30, 2023, 2:46 pm Updated on October 30, 2023, 5:26 pm
MANILA – Elections watchdog National Citizens' Movement for Free Elections (NAMFREL) on Monday said there are “no issues” so far in the pilot testing of automated voting at the Dasmariñas Elementary School in Cavite. The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has identified three pilot areas for… Read More
Public urged to report poll fraud, cheating incidents
October 30, 2023, 2:35 pm
MANILA – Authorities on Monday urged the public to report fraud and cheating incidents in polling precincts during the conduct of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE). Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos said a fraud-free and credible… Read More
PDLs in Manila City Jail vote in historic turnout
October 30, 2023, 2:00 pm
MANILA – Around 300 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) in the Old Bilibid, otherwise known as Manila City Jail, exercised their right to vote Monday in the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE), the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said. The PDLs voted in the… Read More
Comelec sees 80% voter turnout for BSKE
October 30, 2023, 1:59 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is looking at 80 percent voter turnout in the Barangay and Sangguniang Elections (BSKE). Comelec spokesperson John Rex Laudiangco said this is based on initial reports of many voters trooping to poll centers. “Coming from 2018 and prior to the… Read More
98% of poll precincts open to serve voters - PNP
October 30, 2023, 1:35 pm
MANILA – A total of 98 percent of all polling precincts for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) have opened as of 10:58 a.m. on Monday, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said. PNP public information office chief and spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said this is an increase… Read More
Senators back filing of environmental charges vs. China
October 30, 2023, 12:19 pm
MANILA – The plan of Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla to file "environmental" charges against China before an international tribunal earns support from senators. Senator Jinggoy Estrada is optimistic that the case is being studied thoroughly by the Department of Justice (DOJ) after… Read More
Imee: PH-China relations can't be left to die with Li Keqiang
October 30, 2023, 11:43 am
MANILA – The hope of Philippines mending relations with China cannot be left to die with former Premier Li Keqiang after suffering a heart attack last week, according to Senator Imee Marcos. In a statement on Monday, Senator Marcos recalled that during the ASEAN-China Summit held in Cambodia… Read More
Q4 nat'l quake drill set Nov. 9, to highlight tsunami awareness
October 30, 2023, 10:01 am
MANILA – The last National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) for this year will be held on Nov. 9 in Casiguran, Aurora, in line with the observance of World Tsunami Awareness Day. "Fourth quarter NSED is conducted every November in line with the observance of World Tsunami Awareness Day… Read More
AFP chief prods Filipinos: Vote wisely to help improve gov't
October 30, 2023, 9:55 am
MANILA – Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. called on Filipinos to exercise their right to vote wisely in Monday's Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE). "Let's not take this right for granted. Instead, let's take this as an opportunity to further… Read More
PAGASA: Rainy, cloudy election day in some parts of PH
October 30, 2023, 9:39 am
MANILA – The low pressure area (LPA) inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility has a slim chance of developing into a tropical cyclone but its trough is expected to bring scattered rain showers and thunderstorms over Bicol Region and Eastern Visayas during the barangay and Sangguniang… Read More
Speaker calls for orderly, peaceful village polls
October 29, 2023, 5:10 pm
MANILA – House Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Sunday appealed to all candidates to embrace the true spirit of democracy and shun all forms of violence and illegal acts in light of Monday’s Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE). “Our barangays serve as the foundation of… Read More
Gov't taps more local materials for infra projects
October 29, 2023, 4:02 pm
MANILA – The government would increase the purchase of locally manufactured building materials for its infrastructure projects. In a statement on Sunday, Malacañang said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. made the directive after his recent meeting with the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC)… Read More
DILG chief orders BJMP to ensure orderly voting for inmates
October 29, 2023, 3:14 pm
MANILA – Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos on Sunday ordered the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) to ensure the implementation of orderly and peaceful voting of 31,125 persons deprived of liberty (PDL) for the Barangay and Sangguniang… Read More
Solon pushes creation of national SK federation
October 29, 2023, 11:55 am
MANILA – As 23.4 million registered youth voters troop to their voting precincts to choose their Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials on Monday, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian pushed for the passage of his proposed bill creating a national federation for the SK to empower youth participation in… Read More
PAGASA: Fair weather over most of PH Sunday
October 29, 2023, 7:57 am
MANILA – The entire country will experience fair weather despite low pressure area (LPA) spotted outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility, the weather bureau said Sunday. In its 4 a.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration… Read More
700 workers rescued in raid of Pasay POGO
October 28, 2023, 7:00 pm
MANILA – A Philippine Overseas Gaming Operation (POGO) firm operating in Pasay City has been raided by an anti-human trafficking task force over the weekend. The task force, led by the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) and the Department of Justice, discovered a self-contained… Read More
Abalos reiterates call for bets to comply with 'Oplan Baklas'
October 28, 2023, 6:24 pm
MANILA – Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos said he was pleased that the majority of Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Election (BSKE) bets in Tondo, Manila have been complying with poll rules. Abalos issued the statement on Friday shortly after joining… Read More
Int’l labor group vows aid to communities affected by war
October 28, 2023, 4:58 pm
MANILA – The International Labor Organization (ILO) has pledged to provide assistance to communities affected by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.ILO Director-General Gilbert Houngbo said Saturday the group is working with other international organizations to help people affected by the… Read More
BFP deploys medical teams to 66 Metro Manila cemeteries
October 28, 2023, 4:08 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) has deployed personnel of its Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to about 66 cemeteries in Metro Manila, as part of government preparations for the “Undas” exodus. BFP – National Capital Region Assistant Director, Senior Supt. Rodrigo Reyes, said… Read More
PH backs UN efforts vs. ‘alarming deaths, suffering’ in Gaza, Israel
October 28, 2023, 1:59 pm
MANILA – The Philippine government said Saturday it would continue to support international efforts to end the “alarming deaths and suffering” in Gaza and Israel. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) indicated that it backed calls for a halt to the ongoing Israel-Hamas hostilities despite… Read More
