Voter registration for 2025 polls starts; Comelec eyes 3 million new voters
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections on Monday kicked off its seven-month voter registration period for the 2025 national and local elections.
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Press Release - Transcript of Interview of Senator Nancy Binay with DWIZ 882's Cely Bueno
Question: Speaking of Chinese New Year, makakapanayam po natin ang may magandang mensahe at wish para sa CNY. Siya po ang chairman ng Committee on Tourism at Committee on Accounts, Senator Nancy Binay.
Taiwan detects eight Chinese balloons for second straight day
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Eight Chinese balloons were detected around Taiwan for the second straight day, with five flying directly over the island, Taipei's defense ministry said Sunday.
Indonesia set for presidential vote, ex-general tipped to win
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesians vote in a presidential election Wednesday with Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto the clear favorite after a campaign mixing nationalist rhetoric and pledges to continue the era of popular outgoing leader Joko Widodo.
Taiwan detects record eight Chinese balloons
TAIPEI, Taiwan — A record eight Chinese balloons have been detected around Taiwan, with two directly flying over the island, Taipei's defense ministry said Saturday.
'Gutter-level' talk: China-Philippines discord deepens over Taiwan
After Taiwan's presidential election last month, China was quick to rebuke the countries that congratulated the winner, Lai Ching-te, who Beijing has labelled a separatist.
Comelec eyeing return of voter’s ID cards
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections is exploring the possibility of bringing back voter’s identification cards, with initial issuance planned for overseas Filipinos this year.
EDITORIAL — Deepfakes in the 2025 polls
In the 2022 general elections, advocates for clean and honest polls lamented the widespread use of digital technology for spreading misinformation and disinformation to influence the vote.