Comelec: 19 dead, 19 hurt due to poll violence
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 31) — Authorities recorded 19 deaths and 19 injuries during the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) period, a poll official said on Tuesday.
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WATCH: Fr. Juan Severino Mallari, the Philippines' only serial killer
MANILA, Philippines —"Mallari" starring Piolo Pascual, the actor's first venture into horror features, will be competing at this year's Metro Manila Film Festival.
‘Barangay, SK elections in Metro Manila generally peaceful’
MANILA, Philippines — There was no recorded incident of violence during the conduct of the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) in Quezon City and other parts of Metro Manila yesterday, according to the Philippine National Police.
Angat’s hydropower plant to be closed for repairs
MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) has assured residents in Greater Manila Area of continued raw water supply even as the Angat’s hydropower plant undergoes a two-month shutdown.
Comelec mulls blockbuster 'early voting hours' for PWDs, vulnerable sectors in 2025
BUOYED by the success of the «early voting hour,» the Commission on Elections (Comelec) plans to implement the scheme in the midterm elections and Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) in 2025.
A crossover that puts driving at the forefront
WHEN Honda first released the BR-V, I found it to be a greatly engineered vehicle but one with questionable design. Sure, the BR-V had the inherent Honda levels of overengineering, especially for its time, but its looks were based on the Mobilio, which in my opinion looked weird unless you splurged for the sporty RS. That's all been rectified here in this second-generation model. Improved in every way possible, the new BR-V has eventually become Honda's best-selling model in the Philippines. To see why, we got ourselves a range-topping 2023 Honda BR-V VX to understand how good this crossover has become.
LPA may bring rains in Metro, other areas
MANILA, Philippines — The low-pressure area (LPA) inside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) may bring rains to Metro Manila, Calabarzon and Mimaropa areas starting Wednesday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
Comelec wants one-week transition for winning bets
MANILA, Philippines — Winning candidates in Monday’s barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) may not be able to immediately assume their posts after the Commission on Elections (Comelec) requested the Department of the Interior Local Government (DILG) to allow at least a week’s transition.