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BY JOCELYN MONTEMAYOR and VICTOR REYES
Election latest news
Comelec halts people's initiative proceedings
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced Monday the suspension of all proceedings related to people's initiative to amend the 1987 Constitution.
Ex-Philippines leader Duterte assails Marcos, accusing him of plotting to expand grip on power
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is throwing allegations at his successor, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., and even raising the prospect of removing him from office, bringing into the open a long-rumored split between the two.
Comelec to public: Download forms for faster registration
AHEAD of the resumption of the voter registration period on February 12, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) yesterday urged the public to already download and accomplish in advance their registration forms for faster processing.
Comelec allots P1.64 billion for automated poll system
MANILA, Philippines — A budget of P1.64 billion has been set for the procurement of the transmission system for the midterm elections in 2025.
Speaker: House has zero participation in PI
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives has zero participation in the people’s initiative to change the Constitution, Speaker Martin Romualdez said yesterday, addressing Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III, adding that some senators may just be “seeing ghosts” in voicing their apprehension.
Taiwan detects 33 Chinese military aircraft around island
TAIPEI, Taiwan — More than 30 Chinese military aircraft were detected around Taiwan in a 24-hour window, Taipei's defense ministry said Saturday, marking the largest show of force around the island since it held crucial elections.