text: [{"text_idx": "#000001", "text": "var block_tdi_1 = new tdBlock();\nUnidentified woman found dead along the shoreline\nBiliran PNP scores 61 arrest and accounted 12 loose firearms in...\nMan found dead in Almeria housing project"}, {"text_idx": "#000002", "text": "Unidentified woman found dead along the shoreline"}, {"text_idx": "#000003", "text": "Biliran PNP scores 61 arrest and accounted 12 loose firearms in..."}, {"text_idx": "#000006", "text": "Smoke emission testing in Naval reopens"}, {"text_idx": "#000007", "text": "Biliran Probation chief appeals for clients\u2019 support"}, {"text_idx": "#000009", "text": "LGU-Naval mopahigayon ug public hearing"}, {"text_idx": "#000012", "text": "An ominous crucible was unveiled yesterday by Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Sixto Brillantes Jr., raising the huge possibility of a reversion to a manual vote in the May elections on the first day of the national campaign period."}, {"text_idx": "#000015", "text": "In an interview, Brillantes said plans are afoot in the event Comelec is forced to conduct manual elections.\nBrillantes said,\u201dwe are reserving an order for the printing of new election returns and the ballots presently being printed can also be used in manual elections.\u201d"}, {"text_idx": "#000017", "text": "The Supreme Court, meanwhile, did not issue an order to stop the Comelec from imposing its new airtime limits on political advertisements as sought by major television networks."}, {"text_idx": "#000018", "text": "The high court, in its regular en banc session did not hand down a temporary restraining order (TRO) based on a petition filed by giant networks GMA 7 and TV5 against the new airtime limits imposed by the poll body. The high court, instead, asked the Comelec to comment on the networks\u2019 application for TRO and the merits of the petitions.\nThe televisions firms have petitioned the Supreme Court (SC) to stop the Comelec from limiting television and radio airtime for candidates running in next May\u2019s elections."}, {"text_idx": "#000019", "text": "Brillantes said that only the Joint Congressional Oversight Committee (JCOC) can exempt the poll body from the requirement of the law. Most members of JCOC however are running for reelection and are busy campaigning making it difficult to muster a quorum."}, {"text_idx": "#000022", "text": "Brillantes said the legal tiff is a collection case involving $10 million which Dominion is claiming against Smartmatic. Dominion wants its money before it will release the source code."}, {"text_idx": "#000023", "text": "\u201cI talked to Dominion and suggested that, since Smartmatic still has a receivables with us amounting to about P400 million for the contracts we awarded them, we (Comelec) will place the $10 million in escrow until the case in Delaware is settled so that whoever wins the case can claim it- that way Dominion can be assured that the money is there and they can now release the source code to us. They said they will study our proposal\u201d, Brillantes said."}, {"text_idx": "#000031", "text": "In separate petitions, GMA Network and TV5 asked the high court to issue a temporary restraining order and or writ of preliminary injunction against Comelec Resolution Nos. 9615 and 9631,on the matter."}, {"text_idx": "#000032", "text": "\u201cThe aggregate airtime limits imposed by the Comelec in the new rules are so restrictive that they amount to a State-sponsored suppression of the right of the people to know their candidates, and the right of the candidates to bring across their qualifications and platform of government to the people, which are integral to the right of suffrage under Article V, Section 1 of the Constitution,\u201d GMA network said in its petition."}, {"text_idx": "#000033", "text": "\u201cThe consequent damage in the event that the new rules are not immediately enjoined is likewise clear, widespread, and irreparable,\u201d it added, owing to the \u201cthe need of the voting public to be effectively and adequately informed.\u201d\nLawyers representing GMA Network explained that an appeal through a clarification before the poll body had sought for the recall and modification of the resolutions, as well as the re-application of the \u201cper station airtime limits observed during past elections.\u201d"}, {"text_idx": "#000036", "text": "\u201cThere is no legitimate and substantial public or governmental interest, deserving of the subservience of the right to free speech and expression that is being advanced by the new rules,\u201d it said."}, {"text_idx": "#000037", "text": "\u201cThe hearing conducted by the Comelec on Jan. 31, 2013 cannot be deemed as compliance with the requirement of public consultation or even a recognition of the affected parties\u2019 right to due process, given that the hearing was conducted only after the issuance of the New Rules on Jan. 15, 2013, and only after GMA and the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas send their respective letters assailing the constitutionality, legality, and practicality of the New Rules,\u201d it said."}, {"text_idx": "#000038", "text": "TV5 argued the two resolutions are \u201creplete with constitutional infirmities and will negatively impact its ability to freely deliver vital news and information to the public, especially, during such a crucial time of elections.\u201d\n\u201cWhile TV5 lauds the Comelec on its noble objective in coming out with rules to execute its mandate, the network only wants to ensure that any such regulation is exercised within the bounds of the Constitution and never in violation of the fundamental rights,\u201d it said."}, {"text_idx": "#000039", "text": "TV5 questioned the new rules, which mandated the need for television stations to seek for a \u201cprior notice to the Comelec\u201d for their \u201cnewscasts, interviews and or guestings of candidates\u201d for purposes of monitoring.\nThe station said such requirement was \u201cunconstitutional because it constitutes prior restraint on the freedom of speech, expression and the press.\u201d"}, {"text_idx": "#000044", "text": "Defeated gubernatorial bet of Biliran filed COC for mayor in his hometown"}, {"text_idx": "#000045", "text": "Espinas win big in May 13 elections"}, {"text_idx": "#000058", "text": "Aron mo matunghan sa inyong katanga, tan-awa gani ni ninyo nga website kay naa dinhi giplastar ang mga ebedensya ni Glenn Chong aron ang katawhan mismo ang makasaksi kung tinuod bang wala\u2019y basehanan ang protesta ni Glenn."}, {"text_idx": "#000065", "text": "hahahaha UPAW sa panahon ni glenn pila ba ka mga pulis ang nalabog sa lagyo? sa DPWH pila ba ka empletado ang nalabog sa lagyo? sa panahon ni glenn naa bay mga supporter sa espna nga nakasulod ug trabaho? sa panahon ni glenn naa ba siyay mga gintabangan nga mga supporter sa espina nga nan\nnagkiknaihanglan sa iyang panabang niadtong sya pa ang congressman? ang pinaka-masakit sa tananug wa ka makalimot UPAW pila ba ka bata ang gitanggalan ni glenn ug scholarship sa diha nga siya na ang congressman, kay ang rason nga ang ginikanan sa mao nga mga myembro sa FOGE?\nUPAW sa epina basta tabanganan ka ug may problema, basta muduol ka way daghan pangutana kung espina ka o chong tabangan ka dayon, kay gani sa duha ka tuig nga wa magpakita si glenn dinhi sa biliran, si kinsa man ang gidool sa inyong mga tawo sa panahon nga kung kanus-a sila nanginahanglan sa iyang mga tabang? dili ba mga espina? ang inyong amo diin man siya? didto sa laing lugar nagpalami lami uban sa iyang mga nobyo hahahaha ambot nimu UPAW... hala payta UPAW ug panguwat kung may mutoo pa ba nimu.. hahahaha"}, {"text_idx": "#000066", "text": "Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment."}]