Unopposed candidates in the May 2022 polls are not automatic winners. Comelec/MB This is because an unopposed candidate needs at least one vote in order to win. Former Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Luie Guia explained the reason for this. "Kailangan 'elected' talaga siya. Pag wala...
Independent senatorial candidate and Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Gregorio "Gringo" Honasan II has ranked 10th in the recently released RP Mission a nd Development Foundation Inc. (RPMD) senatorial survey for the May 2022 elections. The survey, conducted...
Filipinos run the risk of losing more than what they bargained for, if they continue to treat the country’s elections like an ordinary gamble, where they keep on mindlessly betting on someone who they think is most likely to win instead of voting for the most qualified candidate who can make...
Independent presidential candidate Senator Panfilo "Ping" M. Lacson was the target of fake news spreading Friday that he had canceled his campaign events in Bicol, particularly in Naga, Camarines Sur. Local organizers cited information reaching them that local media who were to attend Lacson's...
Despite the threat of a new Covid-19 surge, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said that postponing the upcoming May 2022 polls will not be an option of theirs and vowed to push through with it no matter the circumstances. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) "Hindi tayo pwedeng bumali sa mandato ng...
Incumbent Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto said on Wednesday, April 27, that when he was building his lineup for vice mayor, congressman, and councilors for the upcoming May 2022 elections, he chose those who stand with the changes Pasigueños need and believe in doing what is best for the next...
As the May 9, 2022 elections draw near, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go reminded Filipinos to protect the sanctity of the ballot by taking a firm stand against unscrupulous candidates who coerce voters or try to buy their votes. “Huwag kayong magpapasindak! Huwag kayong magpapadala sa mga...
Independent presidential candidate Panfilo "Ping" Lacson has vowed to put a premium on the quality of education through a more inclusive and better scholarship package. Lacson said he is aware that despite legislative measures aimed at promoting free access to higher education, coursed through...
Former senator and Sorsogon Governor Francis “Chiz” Escudero remains one of the leading candidates for the 2022 elections, according to a latest poll survey released less than two weeks before the national elections on May 9. Based on Laylo’s national survey conducted from April 14 to 20, 39...
The 42,000-strong members of The United Architects of the Philippines (UAP), a professional organization of architects in the country, announced their support for Senator Sherwin Gatchalian’s re-election in the coming May 2022 elections. In a resolution, the UAP said it is endorsing the candidacy...
Presidential candidate Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. (Lakas-CMD Media) A pre-election survey conducted by PUBLiCUS on April 19 to 21 has shown that voter’s support for the presidential bid of former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. grew modestly since the start of the national...
UniTeam senatorial candidate Herbert “Bistek” Bautista on Tuesday thanked his supporters after a new survey showed him moving up by five (5) percentage points to rank 10th in the so-called “Magic 12.” Candidates within this range have statistical chances of winning in the senatorial...
