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This article was updated to correct the spelling of Duterte’s first name.
This article was updated to correct the designation of Colonel Russel Volckmann.
An earlier version of this article misidentified Singson as Ilocos Sur governor. Singson is an incumbent mayor of Narvacan, Ilocos Sur. We apologize for the mistake and thank our reader who caught our attention to this error.
This article was updated to correct the current affiliation of Dr. Melvin Sanicas. The earlier version of the story stated his previous affiliation with Takeda Vaccines, Inc.
This article was updated to correct a typographical error.
This article was updated to include the comment of Comelec’s Administrative Services Department (dated Nov. 17).
This page has been updated to correct the name of the ruling party. An earlier version of this article reflected the incorrect “Partido Demokratiko ng Pilipinas – Lakas ng Bayan” instead of “Partido Demokratiko Pilipino – Lakas ng Bayan”.
This story was updated on Oct. 20, 2021 to correct the name of Marco Polo Hotel Ortigas’ communications director, Kristine Facto. We apologize for the mistake
This article has been updated to correct the wording on the grounds for the disqualification of a candidate: “A person can be disqualified if one has been declared insane or incompetent by a competent authority, or has been sentenced by final judgment for subversion, insurrection, rebellion, or any offense with a penalty of more than 18 months [or] for a crime involving ‘moral turpitude.’”
This article has been updated to correct typographical errors.
