2013 Philippine Elections: Positions Opened

The 2013 Philippine Elections to happen on May 13, 2013 will be a midterm election, and all elected officials will assume office on June 30, 2013. There will be 18,022 national and local positions opened as follows:

• Senators - 12 
• District Representatives – 229 
• Provincial Governors – 80 
• Provincial Vice Governors – 80 
• Provincial Legislature - 766 
• City Mayors – 138 
• City Vice Mayors – 138 
• City Council – 1,532 
• Municipal Mayors – 1,496 
• Municipal Vice Mayors – 1,496 
• Municipal Council – 11,972 
• ARMM – 1 regional governor, 1 regional vice governor & 24 regional assemblymen 
• Party-list Representatives 

Registration for Barangay & Sangguniang Kabataan elections

The registration of voters for the barangay elections to be held on October 25 will be from August 4 to 13, 8am to 7pm, at the offices of Comelec election officers nationwide. Below are the following activities in Comelec offices during the registration period:

• Registration of new voters
• Reactivation of registration
• Transfer of registration
• Correction of entries or change of name
• Inclusion of registration records
• Reinstatement of name in the List of Voters

According to Comelec Resolution No. 9005, any Filipino citizen may register as a voter for the barangay elections, based on the following qualifications:

• At least 18 years of age
• Has resided in the Philippines for at least 1 year, and has been a resident of the place where he/she intends to vote for at least 6 months immediately prior to the elections
• Not otherwise disqualified by the law

"Any person who, on the day of his application for registration, may not have reached the required age or period of residence but who, on October 25, 2010, shall possess such qualifications, may register as a voter," the resolution read.

The registrant should bring to the Comelec office any of the following documents that will prove his/her identity:
• Current employee’s identification (ID) card, with the signature of the employer or authorized representative;
• Postal ID;
• Student’s ID or library card, signed by the school authority;
• Senior Citizen’s ID;
• Driver’s license;
• NBI/PNP clearance;
• Passport;
• SSS/GSIS ID;
• Licenses issued by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC); or
• Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) ID

"In the absence of any of the aforementioned identification documents, the applicant may be identified under oath by any registered voter of the precinct, or by any of his relatives within the fourth civil degree of consanguinity or affinity who are registered voters of the same city/municipality," the resolution stated.

The full rules for the registration procedure for the barangay elections can be found here.

Meanwhile, registration for voters in the Sangguniang Kabataan elections, which will also be held on October 25, will be from August 6 to 15, 2010, from 8 am to 7 pm.

Based on Comelec Resolution 9004, those who are eligible to register to be members of the Katipunan ng Kabataan - the official term for voters for the SK - are those who are:

• At least fifteen (15) but below eighteen (18) years of age on October 25, 2010;
• Actually residing in the barangay for at least six (6) months on election day;
• Not otherwise disqualified by law.

Registrants should bring one of the following documents:
• Certificate of Live Birth;
• Baptismal Certificate;
• School records; or
• Any other document that will establish his identity and other qualifications.

In the absence of the above documents, any person may, under oath, identify the applicant.

The full rules for the registration procedure for the SK polls can be found here.

For registrants for the barangay and SK polls, Community Tax Certificate and certification of barangay official shall not be honored.

For more information, you may call the Comelec Education and Information Department (EID):
525-9295 / 525-9302 / 525-9345 / 525-9296 / 525-9297 / 525-9301 / 525-9335 / 527-5575.

Senator Roxas files electoral protest

The running mate of President Noynoy Aquino, Senator Mar Roxas, officially filed his electoral protest today, Friday. In the petition, Senator Roxas questions the results of the May 2010 vice-presidential election. He asked the Supreme Court (SC) acting as the Presidential Electoral Tribunal to consider the uncounted null votes of more than 2 million. Votes totaling to 727,084 is the lead of VP Jejomar Binay over Senator Roxas as compared to the number of null votes that could make a difference on the results depending on the automated election rules to be applied.

Roxas files poll protest

COMELEC 2010 Election Results

It’s been 6 days since the recent 2010 Elections. Lots of votes have already been counted and although we are waiting for the Senate’s canvassing of votes for the President and Vice Pesident, below are the links from COMELEC website where you can find election results per subdivisions:

• ARMM
• CAR
• CARAGA
• I
• II
• III
• IV-A
• IV-B
• IX
• NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION - METRO MANILA
• OAV
• V
• VI
• VII
• VIII
• X
• XI
• XII

No wedding bells for Noynoy & Shalani

According to Viel Aquino-Dee, one of the sisters of Senator Noynoy Aquino, the wedding is the low priority for now for his brother. Given a 5 million difference to the second in line former president Joseph Estrada, Aquino is said to be the “President in waiting.” Once Noynoy assumes office as the 15th President of the Philippines he will be busy doing his functions and so as Shalani Soledad who won again as councilor in Valenzuela.

2010 Elections: Celebrity winners & losers list

The world of Philippine politics was also invaded by people from the world of showbiz. In the recent 2010 Elections, many showbiz personalities filed their candidacy and many are fortunate to win but there are losers as well.

WINNERS
Bong Revilla – Senator
Jinggoy Estrada – Senator
Tito Sotto – Senator
Lito Lapid – Senator
Lucy Torres – Ormoc, Leyte Congresswoman
Lani Mercado – Cavite Congresswoman
Dan Fernandez – Laguna Congressman
Vilma Santos – Batangas Governor
ER Ejercito – Laguna Governor
Daniel Fernando – Bulacan Vice Governor
Angelica Jones – Laguna Board Member
Christopher de Leon – Batangas Board Member
Herbert Bautista – Quezon City Mayor
Isko Moreno – Manila Vice Mayor
Daisy Reyes – Pateros Councilor
Yul Servo – Manila Councilor
Alma Moreno – Parañaque Councilor
Roderick Paulate – Quezon City Councilor
Alfred Vargas – Quezon City Councilor

LOSERS
Edu Manzano – Vice President
Cesar Montano – Bohol Governor
Joey Marquez – Parañaque Mayor
Anjo Yllana - Parañaque Vice Mayor
Aiko Melendez –Quezon City Vice Mayor
Ogie Diaz - Quezon City Councilor
Ara Mina - Quezon City Councilor

2010 Elections: COMELEC, PPCRV & ABS-CBN latest partial official results

[Updated as of 7:25pm Philippine Standard Time, May 12, 2010]

Looking at the latest partial official results, another Aquino is likely to lead and hold the highest position of the land for six years starting June 30. Although Villar, Teodoro, Gordon and Delos Reyes already conceded to Aquino, the second in rank former president Joseph Estrada is awaiting for the Congress to officially canvass the votes and officially proclaim the winners of the 2010 Elections.

As to the Vice-Presidential race, it is really a hard fight between Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay and Senator Mar Roxas. With more than 800,000 votes difference these two candidates are indeed in suspense awaiting all votes to be counted and know their respective standings. Does Senator Chiz Escudero’s endorsement to Binay had to do with Binay’s outpouring of votes? Will it be BINAY or ROXAS?

2010 Philippines Elections Results

Philippines especially the national and local candidates of the recently concluded 2010 Elections are still waiting for the final results of votes prior the official announcements of COMELEC and the Congress. I have been visiting the website of COMELEC for the elections results and have this page wherein I need to browse down the precinct level to see the results.

I guess the above page is very useful to local candidates to know their current standing as the canvassing of votes goes on. For now I am satisfied with the elections result being shown on the news awaiting COMELEC and Congress pronouncements.

HALALAN 2010: Latest Comelec official results

Provincial & 2nd District candidates of Rodriguez, Rizal

Tomorrow is the 2010 Philippine Elections. First time in the history of Philippine Elections that lawmakers approved the automation. To be able to save time and give others time to vote I will bring the list of candidates I will vote for on election day.
I am from the 2nd district of Rodriguez (Montalban), Rizal and below is the list of our provincial and 2nd district candidates:

PROVINCIAL POSITIONS

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (DISTRICT 2)

CARASCO, ALBERTO PEREZ
RODRIGUEZ, ISIDRO JR. SANTOS

PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR

CUERPO, PEDRO SANGUYO
ESCOSURA, ANICIO BALDO
LACSON, ROSITA MAGSIGAY
TIONGSON, REX DARWIN ALMEDA
TORRES, WILFREDO SUMULONG
TUMIMBANG, MILAGROS RODRIGUEZ
YNARES, CASIMIRO III ALCANTARA

PROVINCIAL VICE-GOVERNOR

DIZON, FERNANDO ABANEL
SALONGA, ESTEBAN BUSUEGO
SAN JUAN, FRISCO JR. SANTOS

PROVINCIAL BOARD MEMBER (DISTRICT 2)

CATOLOS, LUIS CATUIRA
FERNANDEZ, AILEEN QUIEN
KARIM, NESTOR DELA CERNA
MARIANO, ARWIN ADONA
MEDINA, FRANCISCO JR BERNABE
PONCE, JUAN OCSEBIO
ROXAS, NEMESIO MANAHAN
SAN JUAN, REYNALDO JR. HENSON
SEPULVEDA, ROBERTO UMALI
SIMBULAN, SALVADOR SR. MANUYAG
TANJUATCO, EMIGDIO III PALOU
TEOPE, RODOLFO ORTIZ

LOCAL POSITIONS

MAYOR

ARCILLA, EVELYN AGUNDAY
CUERPO, MICHAEL ROY CRUZ
HERNANDEZ, CECILIO CRUZ
IGNACIO, ALEJANDRO MAÑALAC

VICE-MAYOR

CRUZ, JONAS JIMENEZ
SANGUYO, BONNA LITA AQUINO

COUNCILORS

ACEJO JR., ALBERTO ARONES
AGUSTIN, CONRADO EVANGELISTA
ANGELES, ARMAN LEO HALILI
AREVALO, CARLOS SALAS
AYUSON, ROMMEL CRUZ
BALIBALOS, SAMUEL, JR. ALINDOGAN
BUIZON, RICHARD MACUTAY
CRUZ, CARLOS CRUZ
CRUZ, MANUELITO QUINAJON
CRUZ, VICTORINO PEREZ
DEGUCENA, EDGARDO NICOLAS
DELA CRUZ, LORENZO ZONIO
DULLA, GODFREY LUNA
EVANGELISTA, GLENN SEXON
GONZALES, WALLY JORGE
INOCENTES, BONIFACIO CRUZ
LAZARTE, MARIO RODERICK CRUZ
LEYVA, KATRINA RAMOS
LIRAZAN, ANECITO GELASING
LLARENA JR., CRESENTE RENTEGRADO
MANAGUEY, DEUEL JOHN CRUZ
MANUEL, LEONILO SALVADOR
MARCELO, MARKANTHONY CAYETANO
PALUGOD, NESTOR LASQUITE
PATRICIO, CONRADO RIVERA
RUIVIVAR, RENE NAVAREZ
SAN DIEGO, JOSEPHINE RIVERA
SIMBULAN, RICHARD DOMURAN
SORONGON, PETER RIMORIN
STA. ISABEL, CARMELO DEL MUNDO
USMAN, ABDURAJAN YUSOP

Mikey Arroyo runs as Ang Galing Pinoy representative

After her mom, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, decided to run for Congress in the 2nd district of Pampanga COMELEC allows Mikey Arroyo to represent security guards, FX taxi drivers, tricycle drivers and street vendors under the “Ang Galing Pinoy” party-list group.

I really can’t believe how COMELEC deliberates on the qualifications of our party-list groups and their nominees as well. Is party-list now a money-for-money arrangement? Maybe, but what is important is for the voters to discern the truthfulness and clean conscience of these party-list groups to represent the marginalize sectors. It is now more of self-serving tactics for politicians and not actually for the benefits of our marginalize sectors.

COMELEC Precinct Finder

Three days from now and the Philippines will hold its first automated elections. As a voter myself, it is a mix emotion of excitement and fear. I find automation a way to ease the voting process for fast results but with the current events that coming out now I can’t help but fear on how the 2010 Elections will turn out. Of course I am still hoping and praying that it will be a peaceful, honest and clean one.

For voters, maybe you may find this link, COMELEC Precinct Finder, very helpful to know in advance where to go on Election Day to cast your votes. Go out and vote wisely!

Willie Revillame endorses Mar Roxas

Will it be Senator Mar Roxas for Willie Revillame? The renowned and controversial Wowowee host will reveal on Saturday the candidate he is rooting for the vice presidential race. But if you can’t wait as to whom Willie said “My favorite colors are orange and blue.” That was the bombshell that Senator Loren Legarda will not like or maybe a confirmation to her. Willie never raises her hand on any Nacionalista Party rallies and I guess this is the answer.

Willie to endorse Mar Roxas

Marian Rivera: I'm a psychology

Actress Marian Rivera is one of the controversial celebrities this 2010 Elections when she said “I’m a psychology” in an interview. It happened when the actress defend Senator Noynoy Aquino from his detractors about his mental health. Well I guess this issue is of a minor one and a simple sorry for the mistake will do besides Marian is a Filipina. Just a piece of advice, if she can’t express herself in English maybe she say it in Tagalog to avoid controversies like this. Honestly I seldom see Marian Rivera on TV because I do watch Channel 2 but I guess that’s the price she had to pay for being famous.

Marian Rivera's 'I'm a psychology' remark creates buzz online

Configuring 76,000 PCOS flash cards

What happened during Monday’s mock polls was indeed forbidden. After long discussion for the automation of our election between law makers, COMELEC and Smartmatic-TIM I guess there are still important agenda overlooked by these bodies. In just days to go before the 2010 Elections it is only now that they will admit an error in configuring the PCOS machines’ flash cards. Will it meet the deadline in configuring the said flash cards? Only them will know. But whatever happen in the election, COMELEC and Smartmatic-TIM must be charged with different election cases because they seem not to ensure a smooth and clean automated election.

Smartmatic admits error in configuring PCOS flash cards

Comelec recalls 76,000 compact flash cards nationwide

Iglesia ni Cristo endorses Aquino-Roxas tandem?

Is Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) really endorsing the tandem of Senators Noynoy Aquino and Mar Roxas for president and vice president respectively? As I was having dinner with my mom, dad and hubby we were able to talk about the issue but no confirmation yet. Well I guess in just 7 days more before election day, we will hear the much awaited announcement from INC as to who will they officially support.

INC to back Noynoy & Mar

It is now official that INC endorses Aquino-Roxas tandem. Included in the “palibot liham” on INC’s Wednesday worship is the 12 senatoriables being endorsed by the leader of the said religious sect. (Post updated on May 5)

Details of official endorsement

Manny Villar & developers' housing scam

I just seen this news on TV about housing developers’ “housing scam” and really pity those victimized by it including government agencies. It concerns the low cost housing project of developers who are accused by the victims of manipulating their documents and giving them sub-standard houses. Again for the nth time, Senator Manny Villar’s company is said to have been involved again in the housing scam.

Details of story at Gov't lost millions in developers’ 'housing scam'

Kris on Manny over TV commercial ad

Kris Aquino, sister of LP’s presidential bet Senator Noynoy Aquino, said over Manny Pacquiao “Unlike you, Noynoy undefeated in polls.” This is her reaction after seeing the TV endorsement of Manny (known supporter of Senator Manny Villar) saying that his brother has not proven his real worth in politics. I have seen the said ad and I guess that is something understandable on both sides. That is the way Manny endorsed Villar and that is how Kris defended his brother’s credibility and capacity. I guess after the elections everything will be fine because there is nothing permanent in politics except interest.

Read full story: Unlike you, Noynoy undefeated in polls

Pictures & story of Binay's infidelity

Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay who is a vice presidential bet under Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino (PMP) party admitted that he had an extra-marital affair before. Although the said affair has long been over, it circulated after VP bet Binay improved his ranking in the recent survey moving from 3rd rank to 2nd. The kids also confirmed the issue and claimed that it was politically motivated.

Read the full story here: Binay admits infidelity

April 2010 Pulse Asia survey

Pulse Asia just conducted recently an April 2010 Pre-election survey for the national elective positions. It was conducted on April 23 to 25 with a face-to-face interviews and the survey showed partners Aquino and Roxas of Liberal Party (LP) still enjoying the lead over their competitors. In this survey shows that former president Joseph Estrada tied up with Manny Villar while Senator Loren Legarda moved one rank downward (3rd from 2nd rank) and Jejomar Binay up by 1 rank from 3rd to 2nd.

Villar loses support among poor: survey

Survey details from Pulse Asia

Villar, Vista Land & PSE issue

I am really curious about this Villar, his Vista Land and the Philippine Stock Exchange controversy. At first I heard Villar saying that the money he is using in the campaign came from his real estate firms that gives him billions of pesos. Now come the controversy again about his ethics as a Senator of the country appearing in a PSE board meeting discussing an issue about Vista Land & Lifescapes Inc. Below is a link about the said issue that you may wanted to read to enlighten also about the controversy.

The Inside Story of Villar’s visits to PSE