Court junks poll protest v. Morales
THE Regional Trial Court (RTC) has denied the motion for reconsideration filed by losing Mabalacat mayoralty candidate Anthony Dee on the election case against Mayor Marino Morales. (more)
Pimentel files poll protest at Senate tribunal v. Zubiri
GENUINE Opposition (GO) senatorial candidate Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III on Monday asked the Senate Electoral Tribunal (SET) to nullify the proclamation of Team Unity (TU) bet Juan Miguel Zubiri as the 12th winner in the May 14 senatorial elections on the ground that it was based on “fraudulent and sham” votes. (more)
Court junks Trillanes bid to attend Senate sessions
THE Makati City Regional Trial Court (RTC) on Monday rejected for “lack of merit” the motion of Senator-elect Antonio Trillanes IV for leave of court to be allowed to attend Senate sessions, hearings and investigations. (more)
Registration form isn’t for sale, Comelec warns
NEW voter’s registration forms for both regular and Sangguniang Kabataan elections are not for sale, Commission on Elections 11 Director Remlane Tambuang warned. (more)
Politics weakened SK: poll official
IF Commission on Elections Regional Director Remlane Tambuang had his way, he would vote for the abolition of the Sangguniang Kabataan system, saying it has become ineffective in many ways. (more)
Tining files protest against Salimbangon
THE camp of defeated fourth congressional bet Celestino “Tining” Marti-nez III has filed an election protest against Benhur Salimbangon before the House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal (HRET). (more)
Poll body alerts barangays v. flying voters
AS PART of the “cleansing” of records by the Commission on Elections (Comelec), the Baguio City Election Office informed 128 barangays to be alert for potential flying voters. (more)
Cordova ex-mayor cleared of guns in van cases
CEBU CITY — Assistant Lapu-Lapu City Prosecutor Jesus Rodrigo Tagaan ordered the return of cash, guns and vehicle to former Cordova mayor Arleigh Sitoy after ruling that the complaint lacked probable cause for it to be elevated to the court. (more)
Mayor backs SK, barangay polls
AS THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) is busy preparing for the upcoming barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections in October, Baguio Mayor Reinaldo Bautista Jr. said the polls should push through this year. (more)
Mongaya: The failed Speaker bid
I LEARNED a lot during my three-day stay in Metro Manila last week about how traditional politics works when it comes to selecting the Speaker of the Lower House. The failed bid of Rep. Pabling Garcia (Cebu, 2nd district) should give future aspirants from the South valuable insights about how to wrest the post from […]
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