Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Friday, March 10 urged Filipinos anew to vote for next leaders who could build on President Duterte’s legacy and ensure the continuity of his programs and policies. “Ngayong nalalapit na ang pagtatapos ng termino ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte, umaapela ako sa...
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Wednesday said the next administration is bound to face a “perfect economic storm” with the ongoing record-high budget deficit and high prices of fuel products caused by the crisis between Russia and Ukraine as well as a ballooning debt. “This is a...
Vice presidential candidate Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio (left) and presidential candidate Bongbong Marcos (Lakas-CMD Media / File Photo) Former Senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. still emerged as the top pick among presidential candidates in the latest Manila Bulletin-Tangere survey...
The next administration should prioritize generating opportunities for employment to the 75 million working-age Filipinos in the country, particularly the nearly four million who lost their jobs in an extended Covid-19 pandemic, senatorial candidate and Sorsogon Governor Francis “Chiz” Escudero...
The Lipa Archdiocesan Council of the Laity is endorsing presidential candidate Leni Robredo in the May 2022 polls. Photo Lipa Archdiocesan Council of the Laity FB In a statement, the group believes she embodies the characteristics of a good leader. "We believe that a good leader must be truthful,...
Former Vice President and senatorial aspirant Jejomar Binay urged the national government on Monday, March 7, to hasten the rehabilitation of communities and sectors affected by Typhoon Odette that hit the country in December of last year. Binay aired his appeal after visiting several cities in...
Tricycle drivers must not get left behind again on the matter of fuel subsidy. This was the main takeaway from PASAHERO Party-list's appeal over the weekend even as government agencies continue to flesh out the guidelines on fuel subsidies for public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers. (File photo/...
Catholic priests won’t be committing any election offense if they endorse a particular candidate in the May 2022 polls, according to poll lawyer Romulo Macalintal. Photo courtesy Romulo Macalintal Macalintal said this after some quarters questioned the move of some priests to endorse a particular...
The post-May 2022 election scenario in the country must be "colorless", Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (CMD) chairperson and vice presidential bet Sara Duterte said on Thursday, March 3. Vice presidential candidate Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte speaks to her supporters in Balayan, Batangas on...
Instead of tying the hands of the next administration with a major policy shift, the government should fast-track the implementation and distribution of the P2.5-billion allocation for financial subsidy and fuel vouchers to qualified utility vehicles rather than tinker with provisions of the Oil...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will partner with Democracy Watch Philippines to promote voter education among Filipino youth and first-time voters in the May 2022 polls. Comelec/MB Comelec and Democracy Watch Philippines will formally sign an agreement on Friday, March 4 in Intramuros,...
ENDEAVOR Sonny Coloma How important are the coming elections in shaping the future of the nation? An election could change the course that a country will take for an entire generation. Consider the snap elections held on Feb. 7, 1986. Recall that this event sparked a massive wave of protest...
