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Kontra Daya pushes for disqualification of Vendors Party-list

“Crucial to the resolution of this case is the fundamental social justice principle that those who have less in life should have more in law. The party-list system is one such tool intended to benefit those who have less in life. It gives the great masses of our people genuine hope and genuine power. It is a message to the destitute and the prejudiced, and even to those in the underground, that change is possible. It is an invitation for them to come out of their limbo and seize the opportunity."

Anne Marxze Umil | Apr 18, 2025

Bicolanos reiterate abolition of NTF-ELCAC

Makabayan Bicol expressed alarm over the growing incidents of red-tagging, and outright threats against progressive candidates, their campaigners and supporters even with the issuance by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) of Resolution No. 1116 prohibiting acts associated with red-tagging.

Reynard Magtoto | Apr 5, 2025

Comelec urged to enforce red-tagging guidelines even on state forces

Red-tagging, the practice of labeling individuals and organizations as communists or terrorists without due process, creates a foreboding environment, which may compromise the safety of candidates as well as their supporters and voters.

Franck Dick Rosete | Feb 21, 2025

Rights group urges Comelec to issue guidelines on red-tagging

“Red-tagging combined with homophobic rants also foments irrational fear, hatred and bigotry and can be a prelude to hate crimes and fascist attacks against the targets."

Anne Marxze Umil | Feb 17, 2025

EXPLAINER: How to make your vote count in the 2025 midterm elections

Voting is one of the democratic rights you have as a Filipino. But for first-time voters, the process can be overwhelming. What time should you go? What if your name isn’t on the list? How can you make sure your vote counts? This guide will answer all these questions and help you step into the polling station with confidence, knowing your vote matters.

Bulatlat Contributors | Feb 19, 2025

DATA: Marcos gets biggest donation among presidential candidates

A total of 67 donors contributed P624.7 million to help Ferdinand Marcos Jr. win the presidency, based on his own declarations to the Commission on Elections (Comelec).

Bulatlat Staff | Aug 31, 2022

Campaign Finance Audit 2022 | Marcos return to Malacañang funded by donors linked to father’s ‘cronies’, gov’t contractors

Partido Federal ng Pilipinas footed 40% of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s campaign bill through party treasurer Antonio Ernesto “Anton” Floirendo Lagdameo Jr., grandson of his father’s close business associate. The remaining cost was covered by today’s opulent names in real estate, retail, construction, and shipping industries.

Bulatlat Staff | Aug 31, 2022

High court asked to reverse Comelec ruling on Marcos Jr.

“We thus ask the High Court to reverse and set aside the questionable Comelec ruling and to cancel and declare void from the start the certificate of candidacy of Marcos Jr. and in the process, declare him to have never been a candidate in the 2022 national elections."

Anne Marxze Umil | May 18, 2022

A day of waiting in the voting precincts, Filipinos raise doubts on election results

As technical anomalies surfaced during the national elections, Filipino voters bore the brunt of the Commission on Election’s inefficiencies.

Bulatlat Contributors | May 12, 2022

First-time voters dismayed over 2022 election irregularities

First-time voters were dismayed to find lack of coordination, long queues, malfunctioning vote-counting machines (VCMs), and other irregularities.

Bulatlat Contributors | May 11, 2022

Protesters rage over Comelec’s failure

A day after the May 9 elections, supporters of Leni Robredo, members of election watchdogs and progressive groups hold a symbolic protest in front of the Commission on Elections office in Manila against what they called as the 'dirtiest' election in recent years.

Emily Vital | May 10, 2022

Makabayan party list groups not disqualified

Makabayan bloc points to the anti-communist task force as the culprit behind the spread of fake information.

Emily Vital | May 8, 2022

Martial law victims assert: ‘Disqualify Marcos Jr.’

“To deny it and say that our petitions ‘lack of merit’ is to endorse the historical distortions perpetrated by the Marcoses, whitewash their crimes against the people, and abet their delusions of returning to power."

Anne Marxze Umil | Feb 14, 2022

Release reso on Marcos Jr.’s disqualification case, Comelec urged

Comelec Commissioner Rowena Guanzon said that Marcos Jr.’s “repeated and persistent failure to file his income tax returns for 1982, 1983, 1984 and 1985 constitute an offense involving moral turpitude,” citing section 12 of the Omnibus Election Code.

Anne Marxze Umil | Jan 31, 2022

Groups laud election commissioner Guanzon’s vote to #DisqualifyMarcosJr

“Simply put, Marcos Jr. is a convicted criminal and a shameless liar who should not be allowed to run for public office, especially the highest and most powerful position in the land."

Emily Vital | Jan 28, 2022

‘Non-extension of online voter registration will deny Filipinos their right to vote’

The Comelec decision is intended at preventing delays in other preparatory activities leading to the elections, including the finalization of the voters list. Instead of extending the registration beyond September 30, Comelec has instead extended registration hours and will be open on Saturdays and holidays.

But would this be enough?

Bulatlat Contributors | Aug 22, 2021

Comelec proclaims ‘winning’ senators

There are now only four opposition senators in the opposition, prompting fears that the previously opposed legislations including charter change, the worst of all proposed charter changes according to senatorial bet Neri Colmenares, may soon be resurrected. By...

Marya Salamat | May 23, 2019

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Dee Ayroso | May 22, 2019

Analysts: Comelec violated the automation law

Dr. Temario Rivera of AES Watch pointed out that Comelec did not fulfill the requirements set by the law with the absence of a comprehensive source code review and digital signatures, the failure of final testing and sealing, and the absence of a contingency plan.

Ronalyn V. Olea | May 21, 2019

#LabanBayan | Groups protest against ‘rigged election’

“They are wrong if they think that we will lose hope. More and more people will come to the streets again and call for the ouster of a puppet and fascist president." By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA -- “We will not concede!” These were the words that...

Anne Marxze Umil | May 18, 2019

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