21 presidential candidates so far–Comelec

21 presidential candidates so far–Comelec

By Anna Valmero
INQUIRER.net
First Posted 19:17:00 11/23/2009

Filed Under: Politics, Elections, Eleksyon 2010

MANILA, Philippines—The Commission on Elections (Comelec) legal department accepted seven more candidacies for presidency on the fourth day of filing Monday, including that of Ang Kapatiran’s John Carlos Delos Reyes.

Delos Reyes, nephew of Senator Richard Gordon, is a councilor in Olongapo City.

Gordon’s nephew files candidacy for president

Gordon’s nephew files candidacy for president

By Anna Valmero, Philip Tubeza
INQUIRER.net, Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 15:33:00 11/23/2009

Filed Under: Politics, Elections, Eleksyon 2010

MANILA, Philippines—The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday accepted the candidacy for presidency of John Carlos “JC” Delos Reyes, standard-bearer of Ang Kapatiran party and nephew of Senator Richard Gordon.

Delos Reyes, an Olongapo City councilor, filed his certificate of candidacy along with his running mate, Dominador Chipeco Jr. of Laguna, and his seven-man senatorial slate.

Poll body OKs lawyer’s bid for president

Poll body OKs lawyer’s bid for president

By Anna Valmero
INQUIRER.net
First Posted 13:37:00 11/23/2009

Filed Under: Politics, Elections, Eleksyon 2010

MANILA, Philippines—The legal department of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday accepted the candidacy for presidency of a lawyer and rejected the bids of two others for lack of documents.

Valeriano Dante Reloj, 48, from Sta. Ana, Manila, said his professional experience as a lawyer for 15 years, would enable him to “promote and uphold justice” in the country when he becomes president.

Comelec OKs 14 presidential bets; 3 for Senate

Comelec OKs 14 presidential bets; 3 for Senate

By Anna Valmero
INQUIRER.net
First Posted 09:01:00 11/20/2009

Filed Under: Eleksyon 2010, Elections, Politics

MANILA, Philippines – (UPDATE 6) Over 20 aspirants for the presidency and the Senate have filed their certificates of candidacies (CoC), including a “messiah,” a quantum physics professor, and a retired general.

But only 14 CoCs for president and three for senator were accepted by the Commission on Elections Friday at the start of the filing of candidacies.

18 party list groups want to join 2010 elections

18 party list groups want to join 2010 elections

By Anna Valmero
INQUIRER.net
First Posted 19:13:00 11/20/2009

Filed Under: Politics, Inquirer Politics, Elections, Eleksyon 2010

MANILA, Philippines—The Commission on Elections (Comelec) Secretariat has accepted manifestations for intent to participate in the 2010 elections from 18 party list groups Friday, an official said.

Comelec opens for 2010 candidates

Comelec opens for 2010 candidates UPDATE

By Anna Valmero
INQUIRER.net
First Posted 08:53:00 11/20/2009

Filed Under: Politics, Elections, Eleksyon 2010

MANILA, Philippines – (UPDATE) The Commission on Elections has opened its offices nationwide to allow prospective candidates in the 2010 elections to file their certificates of candidacy.

“The Comelec is now ready to accept CoCs from candidates in the local and national levels,” said Commissioner Gregorio Larrazabal Friday.

Comelec OKs 2 bets for president, 2 for Senate, nixes 4

Comelec OKs 2 bets for president, 2 for Senate, nixes 4

By Anna Valmero
INQUIRER.net
First Posted 09:01:00 11/20/2009

Filed Under: Politics, Elections, Eleksyon 2010

MANILA, Philippines – (UPDATE 3) Six aspirants to the presidency have so far filed their candidacies, but only two were accepted by the Commission on Elections.

The second certificate of candidacy approved by the Comelec belonged to Gilbert Garcia, a quantum physics instructor from Biñan, Laguna.

Comelec opens for 2010 candidates

Comelec opens for 2010 candidates
November 20, 2009 08:53:00
Anna Valmero
INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Elections has opened its offices nationwide to allow prospective candidates in the 2010 elections to file their certificates of candidacy.

“The Comelec is now ready to accept CoCs from candidates in the local and national levels,” said Commissioner Gregorio Larrazabal Friday.

Comelec vows to be strict on nuisance candidates

Comelec vows to be strict on nuisance candidates

By Anna Valmero
INQUIRER.net
First Posted 18:45:00 11/19/2009

Filed Under: Politics, Elections, Eleksyon 2010, Inquirer Politics

MANILA, Philippines—The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will be strict in accepting the certificates of candidacy (CoC) from nuisance candidates when filing starts Friday, an official said Thursday.

Comelec Commissioner Rene Sarmiento said there would be strict reinforcement of the agency’s resolution on nuisance candidates, who constitute persons without political machinery to hold national campaigns.

Filing of candidacies start Friday—Comelec

Filing of candidacies start Friday—Comelec

By Anna Valmero
INQUIRER.net
First Posted 17:21:00 11/19/2009

Filed Under: Eleksyon 2010, Elections, Politics, Inquirer Politics

MANILA, Philippines – Prospective candidates in the 2010 elections can start filing their certificates of candidacy this Friday, November 20, at the offices of the Commission on Elections nationwide, officials said Thursday.

The Comelec will accept CoCs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. until November 30 and from 8 a.m. to 12 midnight on December 1, Commissioner Rene Sarmiento told INQUIRER.net.