"Under the law, he could be declared as a nuisance candidate, and the one substituting him cannot [do so] because it is as if no COC was filed," he said.

Monday's new cases pushed the Philippines' total COVID count to 2,674,814.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines has joined in congratulating Filipina journalist Maria Ressa for winning the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of the crucial role that journalists play in democracy and in building a culture of di...

Health professionals said they are outraged and frustrated over such corruption claims and it was "sickening to hear that there are people who may have exploited the situation."

“While I am encouraging all police personnel to exercise their right to suffrage as citizens, they must remain apolitical in carrying out their mandate as members of the PNP," he said. 

PAGASA said Maring now packs 95 kilometers per hour maximum sustained winds, and gustiness of up to 115 kph. 

"Cusi called me at 3 o'clock in the afternoon on Friday telling me to go to Sofitel to file a COC," Dela Rosa said in Filipino.

The National Task Force against COVID-19 said the latest shipment is part of the 1.8 million doses Washington has pledged to Manila. 

US President Joe Biden joined in celebrating Filipino American History Month for October, as the American leader recognized their contributions to their country and their inspiring resilience. 

Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said the new infections accounted for 55% of the 747 samples collected up until last month.