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Dee Ayroso | May 21, 2022
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‘Elections in PH not free and fair’ – int’l observers mission
‘Elections in PH not free and fair’ – int’l observers mission
The group released its interim report on May 19 noting that this year’s elections were “marred by a higher level of failure of the electronic voting system than ever before, along with rampant vote-buying, disturbing levels of state and military orchestrated red-tagging of candidates and parties including numerous incidents of deadly violence.”
Martial law victims ask High Court to disqualify Marcos Jr.
Martial law victims ask High Court to disqualify Marcos Jr.
“We assert that a convict, liar, and unrepentant son of an ousted dictator like Marcos Jr. should have never been allowed to run for public office, let alone the highest position in the land. The Supreme Court must uphold truth, justice, and democracy, and heed our calls to disqualify Marcos Jr. now."
High court asked to reverse Comelec ruling on Marcos Jr.
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."
Teachers’ group rejects Sara Duterte as education secretary
Teachers’ group rejects Sara Duterte as education secretary
“Sara Duterte has no recognition of these problems, which also worsened under her father’s rule, and has no track record in addressing these. How then can she resolve these crises?”
How did the Dutertes, Marcoses, Arroyo, and Estradas fare in the 2022 elections?
How did the Dutertes, Marcoses, Arroyo, and Estradas fare in the 2022 elections?
The Marcoses’ return realized by Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s apparent presidential win based on unofficial count is not the only political family dynasty comeback the Philippines witnessed in the 2022 elections. Political dynasties that have been involved in many irregularities have successfully reclaimed seats in the local and national offices.
A day of waiting in the voting precincts, Filipinos raise doubts on election results
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.
Teachers group demands overtime pay for election board members
Teachers group demands overtime pay for election board members
The group said many teachers who served as members of the electoral board had to stay in the precincts until the next day, May 10, which is more than 24 hours since they began their duty, due to severe delays in resolving issues regarding the vote counting machines.
In Isabela, youth groups protest election fraud
In Isabela, youth groups protest election fraud
In Ilagan, Isabela, groups led by Kontra Daya- Cagayan Valley mount a protest in front of the Provincial Capitol to deplore the massive election fraud and irregularities in the national elections.
Massive red-tagging of opposition reported on election day
Massive red-tagging of opposition reported on election day
Anti-election fraud group Kontra Daya reported systematic red-tagging against the opposition and progressive candidates on election day, May 9.
Voters face anomalies, call on Comelec to extend voting hours
Voters face anomalies, call on Comelec to extend voting hours
“We are demanding Comelec to provide an explanation as to why thousands of VCMs passed final testing and sealing—and suddenly all broke down today."
Leni, Kiko supporters show force at Ayala rally
Leni, Kiko supporters show force at Ayala rally
Supporters of Vice President Leni Robredo and Sen. Kiko Pangilinan gathered at Ayala Avenue, Makati as the 86-day campaign period ends.
Revisiting senatoriables’ stand on Duterte’s ‘war on drugs’ and political killings
Revisiting senatoriables’ stand on Duterte’s ‘war on drugs’ and political killings
Bulatlat revisits the public statements made by selected senatorial candidates on these two important issues to guide voters in choosing their bets.
How senatoriables viewed the political persecution of Sen. Leila de Lima
How senatoriables viewed the political persecution of Sen. Leila de Lima
With only two days before the nation would once again put new legislators in the Senate, let us look into the position of 23 senatoriables on the persecution of De Lima, and how they viewed Duterte’s political vendetta.
How senatoriables view Anti-Terror Act, peace talks and political prisoners
How senatoriables view Anti-Terror Act, peace talks and political prisoners
With eight days before the May 9 elections, Bulatlat takes a look at the senatorial candidates’ statements on the ATA as well as their stance on peace talks and on political prisoners.
What presidential and VP bets say about red-tagging
What presidential and VP bets say about red-tagging
"Red-tagging is worse during elections as it aims to hinder the progressives from campaigning, such as the case of Robredo and her supporters," youth leader Justine Mesias said.
Leody’s meeting in Bukidnon fired upon, several injured
Leody’s meeting in Bukidnon fired upon, several injured
De Guzman was consulting with the community who are complaining of land-grabbing of their ancestral land.
BIR urged to sue Marcoses over P203-B estate tax
BIR urged to sue Marcoses over P203-B estate tax
Former Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio Carpio said that the claim of Marcos’s camp that the payment of the estate tax was suspended because of an agreement with the BIR and the Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) to wait for the outcome of the case pending in the Sandiganbayan is “utterly false”.
Petitioners appeal SC decision on Anti-Terror Act
Petitioners appeal SC decision on Anti-Terror Act
Antonio La Viña, counsel for indigenous peoples, said the ATA, if not declared as unconstitutional, has deadly consequences. He cited the case of Chad Booc, volunteer teacher for Lumad schools and a petitioner against the ATA. He said that Booc, whom he knew personally, was constantly targeted by state forces, tagged as a member of “a terrorist group” until he was killed.
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