No overspending – Comelec The Commission on Elections (Comelec) warned yesterday all candidates, whether running for national or local positions, not to spend more than what is allowed by law, stressing that overspending is an election offense and could be a ground for disqualification to hold public office.
Top Asia publishing execs here for confab set at historic Manila Hotel Top executives of publishing companies in Asia arrived yesterday for PublishAsia 2007 — the biggest international conference of publishers and print industry movers --- which will be held at the historic landmark Manila Hotel starting today until March 28.
‘Yuppies’ should play more active role in politics – Pangilinan Reelectionist Sen. Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan called on the young professionals in the country to play a more active role in molding new politics that will focus on good and honest governance.
DA, AFP need patrol boats in drive — Recto Team Unity senatorial candidate Ralph Recto prodded yesterday authorities to go after violators of maritime and environmental laws in the country.
Solon urges creation of body to regulate poll-related surveys Warning that political surveys are being misused as propaganda and trending weapons during the campaign period, a veteran administration lawmaker sought yesterday the creation of an independent body that would regulate the conduct of election-related surveys.
New Japanese quake alert system deemed success in first test WAJIMA, Japan (AP) - Authorities hailed Japan's new earthquake alert system as a success today after it allowed officials to issue a tsunami warning just one minute after a magnitude 6.9 quake jolted the country's coast a day earlier.
