They call it the “Saranovela”. And it’s proven to be a blockbuster as the political saga of the Davao City mayor continues with everyone guessing if she will run for president or vice president. The waiting game continues.
There was also reportedly some commotion when popular singer Ely Buendia visited the office of presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo; and former senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. got a key ally in Manila when Alex Lopez, eldest son of former Manila mayor Gemiliano “Mel” Lopez who would be running for mayor in the city, endorsed his presidential bid and joined his Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP).
Meanwhile, President Duterte has appointed a new commissioner in lawyer Rey Bulay.
These are among the stories you’re waking up to this Friday morning, November 12, 2021.
WEST PH SEA PRESENCE – Presidential aspirant and Manila Mayor Francisco ‘Isko’ Moreno is joined by his running mate Dr. Willie Ong and Aksyon Demokratiko senatorial bets Carl Balita, Sumira Gutoc and Jopet Sison as they push a fishing boat out to sea in their visit to Botolan, Zambales on Thursday, November 11, 2021. Moreno vowed to defend ‘fearlessly’ the country’s sovereign rites in the West Philippine Sea in his listening tour. (Photo from the Isko Moreno Media Team)
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