Comelec to reopen voter registration October 11 to 30

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Comelec extends voter registration, October 9 to 31

The Commission on Elections will reopen voter registration from October 11 to 30, after lawmakers pushed for an extension of the September 30 deadline.

Despite drop, Sara Duterte still leads possible presidential bets poll

A new Pulse Asia survey shows Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte maintains the lead among possible 2022 presidential candidates, with a 20% preference rating. This is an 8-percent drop from her 28% score in June.

For unity’s sake: Seeking VP reelection also an option for Robredo

Leni Robredo is looking into running again for vice president as the filing of candidacies looms ahead.

Duterte OKs limited face-to-face classes in engineering, tourism, 3 other courses

President Rodrigo Duterte approves the expansion of limited face-to-face classes to other degree programs that ‘require hands-on experience,’ but only in areas under Modified General Community Quarantine.