March 5, 2026

Politics

Sen. Maria Josefa Imelda “Imee” Marcos PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

Calls for Abolition of DBM’s Procurement Service

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Learn more about the calls to abolish the Procurement Service of the Department of Budget and Management (PS-DBM) due to concerns about mismanagement of public funds by certain government agencies. Senator Imee Marcos has filed a bill to dissolve the agency, while Senator Juan Edgardo Angara emphasizes the need for standardized procurement practices across government bodies. Read more about the proposed changes in government procurement regulations.

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Some voters who are senior citizens and PWDs at Epifanio De Los Santos Elementary School in Pasay City, relieved of the lack of focus on them to prioritize to vote, senior citizens are piled in the covered court and others just line up for the normal voting process. on Monday, May 9, 2022 Local and National Elections. PHOTO BY JOHN RYAN BALDEMOR

Comelec Declares ‘Failure of Bidding’ for First OFW Online Voting System

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Learn more about the Comelec’s declaration of a “failure of bidding” for the procurement process of the Online Voting and Counting System (OVCS) for the first-ever online voting of overseas Filipinos in the 2025 midterm polls. Find out the reasons behind the “notice of ineligibility” issued to the two participating bidders and the possibility of their participation in the second round of bidding.

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House of Representatives. Photo from House of Representatives FB Page

Lawmakers Reject Mindanao Secession Proposal

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Learn more about the rejection of the proposal for Mindanao secession by 57 lawmakers, emphasizing national unity, inclusive development, and a peaceful future for all Filipinos. The manifesto highlights the cultural diversity of Mindanao and its critical role in the national economy. [supporting sentences]. Category: Politics. Meta Description: Learn more about the rejection of the proposal for Mindanao secession by 57 lawmakers, emphasizing national unity, inclusive development, and a peaceful future for all Filipinos. The manifesto highlights the cultural diversity of Mindanao and its critical role in the national economy.

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Comelec Chairman George Erwin Garcia

Decision on Leasing New Automated Election System Expected This Week

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Learn more about the Commission on Elections’ decision on whether to lease a new automated election system for the upcoming national and local elections. The decision will be based on a demonstration of the technology and recommendations from the Special Bids and Awards Committee. Read more about the features of the new system and the Comelec’s plan to lease, rather than purchase, the counting machines.

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