Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso said on Friday (Oct. 1) that he will run after individuals who "exploited" the COVID-19 pandemic for their personal gains. (Photo courtesy of Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso campaign team / MANILA BULLETIN) “Alam mo there is what you call plunder, regular...
In case you didn't know, teachers can refuse poll duty. Yes, really. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) Officials of the Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, Oct. 1, said that election duty is not mandatory for public school teachers and their participation in the electoral process remains on a...
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno" Domagoso dismissed on Friday rumors that he is a “secret candidate” of President Duterte. (Photo courtesy of Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso campaign team / MANILA BULLETIN) Domgoso said the people peddling such rumors are likely “high on drugs.” “Hindi...
Senator Richard Gordon disclosed Friday, Oct. 1, that he declined an offer to be the running mate of his colleague Sen. Emmanuel "Manny" Pacquiao for the 2022 elections. Senator Richard Gordon addresses members of the media in an online briefing on August 24, 2021. (MANILA BULLETIN Screencapture)...
Only six individuals have filed their certificates of candidacy (COCs) for president for the May 2022 polls at the start of the filing period Monday, Oct. 1. Comelec/MB These individuals are the following: Senator Manny Pacquiao (PDP-Laban/Promdi / PCM Alliance), Dave Aguila (independent), Dr. Jose...
Comelec Director James Jimenez Fourteen individuals vying for seats in the Senate have filed their certificate of candidacy (COC) for senator at the Harbor Garden Tent in Sofitel Manila, Pasay City on Friday, Oct. 1. Among the early birds during the first day of the filing were House Deputy Speaker...
Senator Joel Villanueva is not surprised that opposition coalition 1Sambayan picked Vice President Leni Robredo as its candidate for the 2022 presidential race. Vice President Leni Robredo (OVP) "Vice President Leni is the obvious choice for opposition candidate. Respetado, masipag at may malasakit...
How likely is it for presidential aspirant Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso to gain 1Sambayan's endorsement in the event that the first endorsee, Vice President Leni Robredo, decides to duck the May 2022 presidential race? Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso 1Sambayan senior...
Caloocan community development advocate and businessman Jacob Cabochan filed on Friday his certificate of candidacy (COC) for congressman representing the city’s 2nd district. (Photo from Jacob Cabochan) “I have been thinking of ways to serve the people and one is through politics. If given a...
Supporters of Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio have turned to God to help them convince her to seek the presidency in 2022. Followers of the Catholic and Islamic faith concluded Friday, Oct. 1 a nine-day ‘novena caravan in various churches and a mosque in Luzon, hoping that Mayor Duterte will...
Out of frustration with the current situation of the country, Samuel “Sonny” S. Sanchez, a private individual who has never held public office in his entire life, filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) for senator on Friday afternoon, Oct.1, at the Sofitel tent in Pasay City. Samuel...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said those declared as nuisance candidates in the past may still file their certificates of candidacy (COCs) for the May 2022 polls. Comelec/MB Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez said they will accept the COCs of said individuals saying it is possible that they...
