Chiz thumbs down SK abolition Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Wednesday opposed a proposal to abolish the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK), saying that the youth should be given a chance at governance. Read more on GMA News Social Bookmarking
Masbate councilor killed after bgy polls
October 30, 2010 Leave a Comment
Masbate councilor killed after bgy polls MANILA, Philippines – A councilor of Balud town in Masbate was killed Tuesday while transporting election materials used in the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections. Read more on ABS-CBNNEWS.com Social Bookmarking
Comelec defers proclamation of village bets exceeding term limits
October 30, 2010 Leave a Comment
Comelec defers proclamation of village bets exceeding term limits (UPDATE) The Commission on Elections (Comelec) decided on Tuesday to defer by six months the proclamation of barangay (village) candidates who managed to win a fourth or even fifth consecutive term in violation of the election law’s three-term limit. Read more on Philippine Daily Inquirer Social [...]
Proclamation of multiple-termers will be suspended – COMELEC
October 29, 2010 Leave a Comment
Proclamation of multiple-termers will be suspended – COMELEC The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has said proclamation of winning candidates in the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) polls who are in the list of “multiple-termers” will be suspended. Read more on The News Today Social Bookmarking
Postponement of elections in some areas seen
October 29, 2010 Leave a Comment
Postponement of elections in some areas seen The Commission on Elections is open on the idea of postponing election in any given area should delivery of election supplies do not reach the area on time. Comelec spokesman James Jimenez said, “In other cases, only in extreme cases, we are open to the possibility of actually [...]
Delays in ballot arrival worry poll execs
October 28, 2010 Leave a Comment
Delays in ballot arrival worry poll execs Election officials and teachers reporting for this Monday’s barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections are all set for the synchronized polls in Northern and Central Luzon, but the delayed delivery of election materials in some towns has worried them. Read more on Philippine Daily Inquirer Social Bookmarking
Comelec official welcomes probe on delayed deliveries of poll paraphernalia
October 28, 2010 Leave a Comment
Comelec official welcomes probe on delayed deliveries of poll paraphernalia MANILA, Oct. 28 (PNA) – The head of the Packing and Shipping Committee (PSC) of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has welcomed the creation of a fact-finding body that would investigate the delayed deliveries of election paraphernalia and supplies in the Oct. 25 Barangay and [...]