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Comelec chair on possible impeachment: Everyone is dispensable

By Ian Laqui | October 9, 2024 - 6:01pm

Commission on Elections chairman George Garcia said he is prepared to face any possible impeachment complaint against him...

Headlines

Smartmatic at Miru pareho raw ‘nanuhol’

By Jarius Bondoc | September 2, 2024 - 12:00am

Sinakdal ng bribery sa U.S. si ex-Comelec chairman Andres Bautista. Humihingi siya ng political asylum doon. Pero natiklo ng FBI na tumanggap siya ng suhol, di bababa sa $1 milyon, mula sa Smartmatic.

PSN Opinyon

Bot accounts amplify corruption allegations against Comelec

By Cristina Chi | August 19, 2024 - 3:45pm

Philstar.com has identified at least 28 accounts on X (formerly Twitter) that bombarded media outlets’ posts with similar...

Headlines

Smartmatic founder, ex-VP surrender in US

By Janvic Mateo | August 15, 2024 - 12:00am

Smartmatic founder Roger Piñate and a former vice president of the election technology provider have surrendered to...

Headlines

Comelec chair bares suspicions on origin of alleged 'fake' deposits 

August 8, 2024 - 6:21pm

Commission on Elections Chairperson George Garcia on Thursday presented documents alleging an overseas firm with ties to a...

Headlines

Comelec chair's comments on poll deal draw contempt motion

By Ian Laqui | July 16, 2024 - 5:17pm

Former Caloocan lawmaker Edgar Erice on Tuesday asked the Supreme Court to hold Commission on Elections Chairperson George...

Headlines

Comelec committed grave abuse of discretion in disqualifying Smartmatic — SC

By Ian Laqui | April 17, 2024 - 1:21pm

The Commission on Elections has committed grave abuse of discretion after it disqualified election service provider Smartmatic for...

Headlines

SC asks Comelec to respond to Smartmatic petition

By Ian Laqui | December 19, 2023 - 12:53pm

The Supreme Court directed the Commission on Elections to respond to Smartmatic Philippines Inc.'s plea against disqualification...

Headlines

Smartmatic seeks TRO vs Comelec DQ

By Rhodina Villanueva | December 12, 2023 - 12:00am

Voting technology provider Smartmatic is asking the Supreme Court to issue a temporary restraining order against the decision...

Nation

Smartmatic decries ban

By Rhodina Villanueva | December 1, 2023 - 12:00am

Smartmatic Philippines Inc. has decried as unfair its disqualification by the Commission of Elections from all poll-related...

Headlines