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MANILA, Philippines — To prevent or discourage politicians and candidates from attending aid distribution activities in violation of election rules, representatives from the Commission on Elections (Comelec) would be allowed to witness such events and take action against violators.
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has recalled at least 674 police officers serving as security detail for politicians running in the May 2025 midterm elections, as well as other government officials and civilians.
MANILA, Philippines — Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino supported the Iglesia Ni Cristo’s “Rally for Peace,” which he described as an opportunity to have a “dialogue” about unity.
PARIS, France — Media outlets around the world have been left scratching their heads over the future of their fact-checking operations after Meta's shock announcement that it will halt its US program.
THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) has exempted 28 programs of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) from the election-related spending ban ahead of the May 2025 midterm polls.
THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) said the distribution of social services should be handled by employees of concerned agencies without the presence of politicians.
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is seeking an exemption of the controversial Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) from the ban that will be implemented by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) during this year’s midterm election period.
After the economic catastrophe that resulted from the Marcos dictatorship, Corazon Aquino turned to the international community for help in reviving the devastated Philippine economy.