Comelec sets Naga HUC plebiscite on 21 November
The Commission on Elections has scheduled a plebiscite in Naga City on November 21 to decide on its conversion into a highly urbanized city, following…
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Gatchalian says Trillanes subpoena denial was court consensus, not Escudero’s decision
Senate President Win Gatchalian clarifies that the decision to deny Sonny Trillanes a subpoena in the VP impeachment trial was a collective consensus by…
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Senator-judges need not defer to Escudero rulings —lawyer
Lawyer Rico Domingo emphasizes that senator-judges in the impeachment court should assert their authority and challenge rulings by Presiding Officer Francis…
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Comelec eyes 30-day BSKE delay if SC stops 2028 reset
The Commission on Elections considers a 30-day delay for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections if the Supreme Court halts the 2028 reset under RA…
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COC filing for Batanes special election set for 14-16 October
Comelec set the filing of certificates of candidacy for the Batanes congressional special election from 14 to 16 October, ahead of the 28 November vote.
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Comelec perpetually disqualifies 4 candidates over repeated SOCE violations
The Commission on Elections has perpetually disqualified four former local candidates for repeatedly failing to file their Statements of Contributions and…
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Comelec on standby in case SC orders 2 November BSKE to proceed
Comelec remains on standby for the Nov 2 BSKE in case the Supreme Court halts RA 12326, noting a 2-week buffer is needed for filing.
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Comelec cancels 2026 BSKE activities
Comelec cancelled all activities for the 2 November 2026 BSKE after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed Republic Act 12326 moving the polls to November 2028.
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Comelec faces P8.5-M funding gap for Batanes special polls
Comelec estimates P8.5 million for a December 19 special election in Batanes following the death of Rep. Ciriaco Gato Jr., with funds to come from savings.
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Chiz explains ‘NO’ vote on lower conviction for VP
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Impeachment court bars witnesses from using any telecom device after 'AI-generated' photo of Ortonio wearing earpiece went viral
The Senate impeachment court has banned witnesses from using phones, smartwatches, earpieces and other telecom devices after an AI-generated photo falsely…
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Chiz: Judges must remain impartial
Senate impeachment court warns parties and senator-judges against trial by publicity, stressing impartiality and strict compliance with court rules.
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Chiz keeps 5-day witness rule
Senate impeachment court presiding officer Chiz Escudero clarified that the five-day witness disclosure rule applies only to witnesses not listed in the…
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Escudero keeps witness disclosure rules intact
Impeachment court presiding officer Sen. Francis Escudero ordered prosecutors and Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense to follow their original agreement on…
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