TOKYO, Japan -- Japan's ruling coalition of Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and Komeito has retained a comfortable majority of the lower house seats following Sunday's general election, according to final results early Monday morning. Led by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, the LDP secured 261 seats,...
Opposition coalition 1Sambayan has named at least seven senatorial aspirants from Vice President Leni Robredo’s slate that it is considering to endorse in the May 2022 national elections. This photo was taken during a meeting of 1Sambayan convenors with Vice President Leni Robredo to unify the...
Convenors of opposition coalition 1Sambayan are still deciding on the senatorial slate it will endorse for the 2022 polls, targeting to come up with a final line-up after November 15, the last day for substituting of candidates who withdraw. Bro. Armin Luistro, one of the 1Sambayan convenors,...
Toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition has decried the relentless sale of imported lead-containing spray paints in the local market following another discovery of 15 more spray paints containing toxic chemicals still being sold in the country. "The never-ending sale of imported lead-containing...
Several farmers' groups have joined forces and raised the need to overhaul the Philippine agriculture sector, demanding the next administration to "transform" the industry for "food security, job creation, and balanced growth". In a joint statement, Bayanihan sa Agrikultura, Federation of Free...
For a teachers’ group, the Department of Education (DepEd) must ensure the safety of both teaching and non-teaching personnel as it conducts the pilot implementation of limited face-to-face classes at the basic education level starting next month. Photo taken at Agtangao Elementary School in...
Staunch transport advocate and Stop And Go Coalition President Jun Magno has passed away, his family confirmed Tuesday. He was 67. Jun Magno (File Photo) In a text message, his niece Irene Magno said the transport leader passed away last Oct. 13 while being treated in hospital. Irene said her...
The row between Antonio Trillanes IV and the Makabayan bloc in Congress continues to heat up after the former senator criticized the group for failing to endorse Vice President Leni Robredo’s candidacy even when it had at least four of its members in the opposition coalition 1Sambayan. Former...
The Makabayan bloc—composed of progressive party-list groups in the House of Representatives—tried to block opposition coalition 1Sambayan’s nomination of Vice President Leni Robredo as its presidential bet, former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV said. (Former Senator Antonio Trillanes...
Vice President and presidential aspirant Leni Robredo revealed on Thursday, October 14, the opposition senatorial slate is already complete, with representatives hailing from groups outside the once-ruling Liberal Party. (Vice President Leni Robredo/Facebook) Speaking at the Rotary Club of...
Toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition urged on Tuesday, Oct. 7, the manufacturers, distributors and retailers of children's toys to ensure their compliance with Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) standard on lead being used in toys as the season of gift-giving nears. The group also called on...
Opposition coalition 1Sambayan on Thursday, October 7, vowed full support for Vice President Leni Robredo who joined the 2022 presidential race even as this will be an “uphill battle” against the resources of the current administration. 1Sambayan (Photo courtesy of Neri Colmenares) Robredo...
