Politics

Sun, Aug 15 2010
Former Philippine leader Estrada rushed to hospital

Former Philippine leader Estrada rushed to hospital

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Graft-tainted former Philippine president Joseph Estrada was rushed to hospital on Sunday with a heavy nose bleed, his spokeswoman said, but was discharged three hours later.  ...

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Thu, Apr 15 2010
Nograles says Gibo’s defeat inevitable

Nograles says Gibo’s defeat inevitable

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MANILA, Philippines – House Speaker Prospero Nograles believes the defeat of Lakas-Kampi-CMD presidential bet Gilberto "Gibo" Teodoro in the May 10 polls is inevitable. In an official statement,... 

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Fri, Apr 9 2010
‘Poll automation a black hole’ – Nick Perlas

‘Poll automation a black hole’ – Nick Perlas

MANILA, Philippines – Presidential candidate Nick Perlas expressed serious concern over the seeming “last minute” changes being done by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on paraphernalia... 

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Fri, Apr 9 2010
When voters shift preference, candidates’ ads not far behind

When voters shift preference, candidates’ ads not far behind

MANILA, Philippines – While the focus of election campaign coverage has mostly been on the quantity and cost of political advertisements, one aspect that deserves an equally important analysis is the... 

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Thu, Apr 8 2010
2 LP bets file disqualification vs Villar over ‘vote-buying’

2 LP bets file disqualification vs Villar over ‘vote-buying’

Two Liberal Party (LP) senatorial candidates have filed a disqualification case against Nacionalista Party (NP) standard-bearer Sen. Manny Villar Jr. for alleged vote-buying. LP senatorial bets Nereus... 

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Wed, Apr 7 2010
Arroyo bailiwick promises 500,000 votes for Gibo

Arroyo bailiwick promises 500,000 votes for Gibo

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SAN FERNANDO, Philippines – Just a day after President Arroyo gave orders for ruling party Lakas-Kampi-CMD to ensure a win for presidential bet Gilbert Teodoro Jr., officials in her bailiwick of Pampanga... 

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Wed, Apr 7 2010
Online political campaigning: No rules or cap on costs

Online political campaigning: No rules or cap on costs

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) may be keeping tab on political ads in the broadcast and print media, but so far it has refrained from issuing guidelines on online campaigning. This has helped create... 

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Wed, Mar 31 2010
‘Wrong’ ink used in printing ballots’ UV security markings

‘Wrong’ ink used in printing ballots’ UV security markings

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Smartmatic-TIM reportedly failed to supply correct ink for ultraviolet (UV) security markings printed on ballots, a poll official said. As a result, automated poll machines may be unable to check whether... 

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Wed, Mar 31 2010
Gibo quit to protest GMA’s lack of support: sources

Gibo quit to protest GMA’s lack of support: sources

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MANILA, Philippines – The move by presidential candidate Gilberto ‘Gibo’ Teodoro to resign from the ruling Lakas-KAMPI-CMD as party chairman was a sign of protest against the lack of... 

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Mon, Mar 29 2010
Aquino opens up lead versus Villar – SWS

Aquino opens up lead versus Villar – SWS

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MANILA, Philippines – Liberal Party presidential candidate Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino has arrested a slide in support while his nearest rival, Manual "Manny" Villar of the Nacionalista... 

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