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Comelec disqualifies winning Cavite mayor

By Mayen Jaymalin | 2 days ago

The Commission on Elections has nullified the proclamation of mayor-elect Alston Kevin Anarna of Silang, Cavite due to an...

Nation

Also 4th district Rep. Salimbangon: Raymond faces disqualification complaint

By Iris Hazel Mascardo | May 7, 2025 - 12:00am

Just five days before the May 12 midterm elections, two prominent Cebu officials are facing disqualification cases for alleged violations of election laws involving the distribution of government aid during the campaign...

Cebu News

213 bets face disqualification for vote buying

By Mayen Jaymalin | April 30, 2025 - 12:00am

Over 200 candidates in the coming midterm elections are facing possible disqualification for allegedly engaging in vote-buying...

Headlines

Arrest order out; Rama posts bail

By Iris Hazel Mascardo | April 2, 2025 - 12:00am

The nepotism case that led to the dismissal and perpetual disqualification of former Cebu City mayor Michael Rama from public service has escalated, resulting in the issuance of a warrant for his arrest, for which...

Cebu News

Disqualification cases against the Tulfos, dismissed

By Atty Josephus Jimenez | March 11, 2025 - 12:00am

The disqualification cases against Erwin Tulfo have been dismissed by the Comelec based on technicality.

Freeman Opinion

Apelar ni Cortes sa CA gibasura

By Decemay P. Padilla | January 11, 2025 - 12:00am

Apelar ni dismissed Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes ngadto sa Court of Appeals aron unta makakuha og temporary restraining order ug writ of preliminary injunction batok sa order sa Ombudsman nga nag-dismiss niya...

Banat Balita

Supreme Court halts Comelec's disqualification of Mandaue, Cebu, Albay officials

By Ian Laqui | October 22, 2024 - 9:29pm

The Supreme Court has issued a temporary restraining order against the poll body's move to disqualify three officials, both...

Headlines

Comelec disqualifies 21 BSKE candidates

By Ian Laqui | November 10, 2023 - 6:12pm

In a statement, Comelec said that 17 resolutions have been final and executory and cannot be appealed. 

Headlines

A guide to the IRR of procurement law

May 15, 2023 - 12:00am

Experience has taught many erring public officials that lack of knowledge of the updated procurement law cost them their jobs, perpetual disqualification from holding a government position, forfeiture of retirement...

Business

Legazpi mayor says she did not relinquish post

By Romina Cabrera | May 13, 2023 - 12:00am

Mayor Carmen Geraldine Rosal of Legazpi City said she would continue to serve as local chief executive after the Supreme Court issued a status quo ante order on her disqualification.

Nation