Opposition candidates joined the country in commemorating the 36th anniversary of the 1986 People Power Revolution--the bloodless upheaval that ousted dictator Ferdinand Marcos and restored democracy in the Philippines. The EDSA People Power monument Vice presidential bet Senator Kiko Pangilinan...
Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula has called on the voting public to study carefully the character of their chosen candidates in the May elections as he advised voters to support those who are pro-God and pro-country. (Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula / FILE PHOTO / MANILA...
As Election Day nears, the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has encouraged the church to be more involved in politics to help voters to choose the right candidates. CBCP president and Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio "Ambo" S. David said such must be done through collective...
Highlighting the importance of a “genuine” land reform program, peasant group Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) urged presidential candidates to present their categorical stance on land reform and free land distribution. In a press statement, KMP challenged the presidential candidates to...
With over two months left before the May 2022 elections, Malacañang said President Duterte is still not endorsing any presidential aspirant at this time. President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang photo) Echoing Duterte's earlier pronouncement, Cabinet secretary and acting presidential...
Former House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano is prodding the presidential candidates in the May 2022 elections to include countryside development in their respective platforms. (Taguig-Pateros 1st district Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano's office) Cayetano, who is gunning for a return to the Senate in the...
The camp of presidential candidate Senator Manny Pacquiao will purge its senatorial lineup of at least two candidates who have reportedly endorsed leading rivals in the Palace race. Presidential candidate Senator Manny Pacquiao is joined by adopted senatorial bets Raffy "Idol" Tulfo and former Gov....
By Terence L. Ranis Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto denied Aksyon Demokratiko's statement that he was among those who approved in making presidential candidate Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso as the party's standard bearer in the 2022 elections. (Mayor Vico Sotto/ Pasig City PIO/ FILE) In an ABS-CBN...
Presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo has the “clear momentum” early this official campaign season, her camp said on Sunday, Feb. 13, as Pulse Asia survey revealed her lagging at second place with 16 percent. Vice President Leni Robredo (VPLR Media Bureau) Her toughest rival, former...
(MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) The Department of Health (DOH) urged election candidates to serve as role models in following the health protocols during their campaign activities in order to prevent the rise in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases. DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said that...
All presidential aspirants and those running for national elective positions are welcome to campaign in Sorsogon, declared its governor, former senator Francis ‘’Chiz’' Escudero on Friday, Feb. 11. Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero The move, according to Escudero, would afford Sorsogon...
New guidelines such as securing a permit first from the Commission on Elections (Comelec) before conducting campaign rallies or other election-related gatherings were meant to protect the supporters and not to sanction the candidates, the poll body's spokesperson said on Thursday, Feb. 10. Comelec...
