Philippine Election History

National and Local Elections

• 1946

April 23 - Presidential, Vice Presidential, Senatorial and Congressional Elections

• 1947

November 11 - Local and Senatorial elections

Special elections for 3 members of the House of Representatives

a. First District Iloilo
b. Fifth District of Pangasinan
c. Lone District of Bukidnon

• 1949

November 8 - Presidential, Vice-presidential, Senatorial and Congressional Elections

• 1951

November 1 - Local and Senatorial Elections

• 1953

November 10 - Presidential, Vice-presidential, Senatorial and Congressional Elections

• 1955

November 8 - Local and Senatorial Elections

• 1957

November 12 - Presidential, Vice-Presidential, Senatorial and Congressional Elections

• 1959

November 10 - Local and Senatorial Elections

• 1967

November 14 - Presidential, Vice-Presidential and Senatorial Elections

• 1969

November 11 - Presidential, Vice-Presidential Senatorial and Congressional Elections

• 1970

November 10 - Election of Con-Con Delegates

• 1971

November 8 - Local and Senatorial Elections

• 1978

April 7 - IBP Members Elections

• 1979

May 7 - Sangguniang Pampook Members Elections (Region IX and Region XII)

• 1980

January 30 - Local and Plebiscite Elections

• 1981

June 16 - Presidental Elections and Referendum

• 1982

May 17 - Barangay Elections

June 7 - Sangguniang Pampook Members Elections (Region IX and Region XII)

• 1984

May 14 - Batasang Pambansa Elections

• 1986

February 7 - Presidential and Vice-Presidential Special Elections

• 1987

May 11 - Congressional Elections

• 1988

January 18 - Local Elections

• 1989

March 28 - Barangay Elections

• 1990

February 12 - ARMM Elections

• 1992

May 11 - Synchronized Elections

December 4 - Sangguniang Kabataan Elections

• 1993

March 25 - ARMM Elections

August 30 - Special Elections for Members of the House of Representatives

a. 2nd District of Agusan del Norte
b. 1st District of Capiz

• 1994

March 7 - Special Congressional Elections for 1st District of Rizal

May 9 - Barangay Elections

• 1995

May 8 - National and Local Elecions

• 1996

May 6 - Sangguniang Kabataan Elecions

September 9 - ARMM Elections

• 1997

May 12 - Barangay Elections

• 1998

May 11 - National and Local Elections

• 2001

May 14 - National and Local Elections


source: http://www.comelec.gov.ph/

Sen. Lacson for 2010?

Sen. Lacson positioning self for 2010?

In a move seen to shore up his bid for a second crack at the presidency in 2010, Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson is joining the Partido Demokratikong Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) led by opposition stalwarts Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel Jr. and Makati City Mayor Jejomar Binay.

A source said Lacson, erstwhile member of the Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino (LDP), had "successfully concluded'' a months-long discussion with PDP-Laban into whose ranks he will be sworn this week.

The source, who asked not to be named for lack of authority to speak, said Lacson will be bringing along with him other LDP members like Iloilo Vice Gov. Rolex Suplico, Representatives Ronaldo Zamora of San Juan and Carlos Padilla of Nueva Vizcaya, and ex-Representatives Butz Aquino of Makati and Benjie Agarao of Laguna who broke with then LDP party head Sen. Edgardo Angara four years ago.

Lacson left the LDP -- which had earlier splintered from PDP-Laban -- after Angara made the late actor Fernando Poe Jr. the party's standard-bearer in the 2004 elections without going through a selection process. Lacson's departure from the party and decision to run for president anyway was seen one of causes of Poe’s loss in the polls against President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

Lacson is expected to be rewarded with a key position in the party currently led by Pimentel as chair and Binay as president. Its roster includes Makati Rep. Teddy Locsin, Sen. Maria Ana Consuelo “Jamby” Madrigal, former Sen. Sergio Osmena and losing 2007 senatorial bet Aquilino "Koko'' Pimentel III.

PDP-Laban's membership is also expected to be bolstered with the entry of Parañaque City Rep. Roilo Golez and Bukidnon Rep. Teofisto Guingona III, both of whom are reportedly planning to run for the Senate in 2010.

by: Gil C. Cabacungan Jr.
source: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/

2010 Presidential Polls 5-way race

2010 Polls a 5-way Race

The 2010 presidential elections will likely be a five-way race among Vice-President Noli de Castro, Senate President Manuel Villar, Senator Loren Legarda, Senator Manuel Roxas, and former President Joseph Estrada, in case he qualifies. And in case De Castro doesn’t get the support of the administration, the Lakas-KAMPI alliance will have a dark horse candidate, a political futurist said.


In a paper to be presented Friday at a forum organized by the Center for Philippine Futuristic Studies, Antonio Gatmaitan, head of the research outfit, Political Economic Applied Research Foundation, said there are nine other "early frontliners" for May 2010:

- Senator Francisco Pangilinan;

- Senator Francis Escudero;

- Senator Richard Gordon;

- Senator Gregorio Honasan;

- Senator Panfilo Lacson;

- Makati City Mayor Jejomar Binay;

- Quezon City Mayor Feliciano Belmonte;

- Metro Manila Development Authority Chair Bayani Fernando; and

- Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro.

Out of the 14 possible bets, De Castro, Legarda, Roxas, Estrada, and Villar have the track record to show they can get votes. De Castro, Legarda, Roxas, and Estrada have been "topnotchers" in past elections. Estrada, Roxas, and Villar "can raise money" for a credible campaign from their "family net worth", while Legarda and De Castro can access funds from major donors.

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By: Isagani de Castro Jr.
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