Abra bets, teachers back out from BSKE
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — At least 122 candidates in the Oct. 30 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) in Abra have withdrawn from the polls.
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Airports bracing for Undas surge
MANILA, Philippines — The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) and the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) are gearing up to handle a significant increase in passenger traffic from late October to early November because of the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections and Undas or the All Saints’ Day observance.
Comelec to resolve poll cases next week
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) aims to resolve all pending disqualification cases for the October 30 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) by next week.
Comelec aims to resolve all BSKE disqualification cases by next week
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is working to finish all disqualification cases for the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) by next week, Comelec chair George Garcia said on Saturday.
2 ‘dynasty’ SK bets disqualified
MANILA, Philippines — For violating the ban on political dynasties, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has prevented two candidates from running in the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) this month.
Comelec disqualifies 3 BSKE bets
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has canceled the certificates of candidacy (COCs) of two candidates running for Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) chairman, and disqualified another running for village captain.
Bets in Barangay polls urged to invest in disaster prevention, preparedness
MANILA, Philippines — Candidates in the upcoming barangay elections should invest in disaster prevention and preparedness to build resilient and secure communities, government and disaster risk reduction officials said Thursday.
Marcos declares barangay, SK polls non-working holiday
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections as non-working day in the Philippines to allow Filipinos to cast their votes on Oct. 30, 2023, Malacañang announced Wednesday.