‘Why buy people’s will on Cha-cha?
ALBAY Rep. Edcel Lagman yesterday said administration lawmakers allegedly “buying” signatures for the people’s initiative petition to amend the Constitution have violated the Omnibus Election Code.
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Ombudsman OKs graft raps vs ex-Comelec commissioner Guanzon
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 8) — The Office of the Ombudsman found probable cause to indict former Commission on Elections (Comelec) commissioner Rowena Guanzon on graft charges for «prematurely disclosing confidential information» about the disqualification of then-presidential bet Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Ombudsman okays graft raps vs ex-Comelec exec Guanzon
THE Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the filing of two graft cases against former Commission on Elections (Comelec) commissioner Rowena Amelia Guanzon based on a complaint filed on May 27, 2022 by lawyer Ferdinand Topacio and Diego Magpantay of the Citizen’s Crime Watch (CCW).
Asean statement on South China Sea: the right step forward
In what is seen by many as an unprecedented move, the foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) issued a stand-alone statement expressing concern about the developments in the South China Sea and reaffirming “the shared commitment to maintaining and promoting peace, security and stability in the region” where tension has been growing over conflicting claims in the South China Sea.
Palace: January 9 a holiday in Manila
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos has declared Jan. 9 a special non-working day in Manila to allow its residents to join the traslacion of the Black Nazarene.
PNP cracking down on content creators destabilizing government
MANILA, Philippines — After having monitored attempts by various persons to use the Philippine National Police against the government, PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. yesterday ordered a crackdown on content creators spreading disinformation on social media platforms to destabilize the Marcos administration.
DOH declares 'code white alert' in hospitals for Traslacion preparation
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 4)— All Department of Health (DOH) hospitals in Metro Manila will be on 'code white alert' from Jan. 5 to 11 to prepare for any medical emergency that may arise during the annual Traslacion in celebration of the Feast of the Black Nazarene on Jan. 9, officials said on Thursday.
DOH to Traslacion attendees: Mask up, don’t kiss statues
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health called on devotees of the Black Nazarene to wear face masks, and refrain from touching and kissing religious figures during the return of Traslacion next week.