Economic federalism. These are two words that, when put together, would spell progress for the Philippines, according to Taguig-Pateros 1st district Representative and former House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano. (Photo from former House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano’s office) "Wouldn't it be better...
ILOILO CITY—An Iloilo City mayoralty candidate and a radio broadcaster was arrested Friday, Feb. 18, for alleged cyber libel charges. Iloilo City mayoralty candidate Salvador "Jun" Capulot Jr. Salvador Capulot Jr., more popularly known as “Jun Capulot” was arrested by Jaro station policemen...
Partido Demokratiko Sosyalista ng Pilipinas (PDSP) presidential candidate and ex-defense secretary Norberto Gonzalez is betting on young voters to help turn the tide in his favor come the May 9, 2022 elections. Presidential candidate Norberto Gonzales (Manny Llanes/MANILA BULLETIN) "Umaasa po ako,...
Fresh from discrediting a Pulse Asia survey that placed Vice President Leni Robredo a far second from her main rival, former senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr., senatorial candidate Antonio Trillanes IV claimed on Wednesday, Feb. 16, that even his own candidacy has been on an “upward trajectory”...
Partido Reporma standard-bearer Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Sunday said the government to take all the necessary measures to protect Filipinos in Ukraine and any other possible effects on the country’s economy should Russia invade Ukraine. Lacson noted there are some 380 Filipinos who...
The word war between the Robredo and Marcos camps is in full swing as Vice President Leni Robredo's emcee alluded to the fictional character “Len-Len” in introducing the presidential aspirant to the crowd in Olongapo, Zambales. (Vice President Leni Robredo/Facebook) The emcee said before...
Former presidential spokesman and senatorial candidate Salvador Panelo will expand existing laws to give free education as well as medical and legal services for all Filipinos, if elected to the position. Panelo on Thursday, Feb. 10 announced his bid for a Senate seat, which was backed by...
Vice presidential aspirant and Senate President Vicente Sotto III has rejected opinions that his family has become an emerging dynasty in Philippine politics. Sotto, during The Mangahas Interviews on Saturday, said that as far as he is concerned the Sottos who are in politics are serving in...
Presidential aspirant Leody "Ka Leody" de Guzman will prioritize workers and the people, and not the businessmen, if elected in the position. During Kapisanan ng Broadkaster ng Pilipinas' presidential forum on Friday, de Guzman laid out his plans and platforms, which mostly focus on the welfare of...
Aksyon Demokratiko Vice presidential aspirant Dr. Willie Ong plans to address the rise in mental health concerns amid the coronavirus pandemic. “Ngayong pandemic, talagang nakikita kong problema 'yung mental illness: depression, away sa pamilya,” Ong said. Ong bared his strategies to include...
Presidential aspirant Norberto Gonzales will immediately push for Constitutional change, particularly by changing the country's political system, if elected in the highest seat of the government. For Gonzales, the "problem with the country, politically speaking, has become the system." Therefore,...
The PDP-Laban (Cusi wing) has adopted Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio as its vice presidential candidate for the upcoming elections. The party made the announcement Friday, Jan. 21, after making a decision based on Duterte-Carpio's "credentials, advocacies and vision for our nation." It added the party...
