‘Fastest’ canvassing in Philippine poll history?
The country's election commission projects an early finish in the canvassing of votes for senators and party lists, and aims to have the winners proclaimed this weekend.
Jerome Aning
Philippine election commission to require bets to report celebrity online endorsements
At a news forum in Manila on February 5, Commission on Elections Chair Garcia said the poll body would soon adopt a resolution requiring online endorsements—whether paid for or…
Philippines mainly spared from dengue surge
However, the Department of Health said total cases this year as of Nov. 16 is 340,860, which is 81 percent higher compared to the 188,574 recorded in the same period last year.
Philippine health department reports dip in dengue case fatality rate for 2024
As of October, a total of 314,785 dengue cases nationwide have been reported although the numbers have been going down.
After dismissed mayor Guo mess, certificates of candidacy to go online for public scrutiny
Commission on Elections Chair George Garcia cited recent investigations that showed Alice Guo, was allegedly a Chinese citizen, prompted the poll body to act to prevent foreigners…
Government urges Filipinos to join vaccination campaign
The Department of Labor and Employment encouraged private employers to allow or excuse from work employees accompanying their children during the ongoing nationwide vaccination…
Lower tariffs on rice, corn, pork extended
The President said the current economic situation of the country necessitates the extension of the application of the reduced tariff rates on rice, corn, and meat of swine…
President Marcos Jr. makes Food Stamps Program a flagship project of his administration
The food stamp project aims to lower the incidence of voluntary hunger in low-income households by providing P3,000 in financial aid through Electronic Benefit Transfer cards.
Ayungin incident has sparked nationalism in Philippines, say political analysts
An expert said it was a “good thing” the Ayungin incident was widely publicised, as it drew a lot of attention, both domestically and internationally.
EU ready to bolster security ties with Philippines
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s visit to the Philippines marks the first by the president of the European Commission.