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TIME TO OVERHAUL ELECTORAL SYSTEM – TOLENTINO

In an interview over the radio, Senator Francis Tolentino shared his belief that the time has come for a total overhaul of the country’s electoral system, stating that piecemeal amendments to the Omnibus Election Code will not suffice anymore. According to Tolentino, “[The] proposal na amyendahan na ‘yung Omnibus Election Code siguro napapag-usapan ‘yan na hindi […]

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TIME TO BAN CANDIDATE SUBSTITUTIONS – GATCHALIAN

Senator Win Gatchalian filed a bill banning the option to substitute an electoral aspirant who voluntarily withdraws candidacy in any forthcoming elections. Senate Majority Leader Migz Zubiri, Senators Nancy BInay, Grace Poe, and Joel Villanueva are co-authors of the bill. While Section 77 of the Omnibus Election Code allows the substitution to replace an official […]

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RELEASE OF CONVICTED CHINESE DRUGS LORDS WAS ILLEGAL – TOLENTINO

Senator Francis Tolentino has questioned the release of convicted Chinese drug lords during the last election period as it could be a possible violation of election laws. During a Senate hearing on the early release of heinous crime convicts, Tolentino pointed out a possible violation of Commission on Elections (Comelec) Resolution 10429 and the Omnibus […]