After being called out by netizens, the spokesperson of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Friday, Feb.18, explained why the main building of the poll body’s facade light up “red and green” at night. Comelec Spokesperson James B. Jimenez (File photo by Ali Vicoy) The red and green are...
By TERENCE RANIS Presidential candidate and Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso promised to prioritize investments in the education sector after he led the groundbreaking ceremonies for the new 10-story Ramon Magsaysay High School in Sampaloc District on Thursday, Feb. 17. PHOTO FROM...
Despite criticisms at its “Oplan Baklas”, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has stood firm and insisted that it has to regulate election propaganda “to level the playing field.” Comelec Spokesperson James B. Jimenez said that the need to regulate even just the size of propaganda...
Vice presidential candidate Doctor Willie Ong urged the government on Wednesday, Feb. 16, to adopt a public health approach in its war against drugs. He said that drug addiction is a public health issue, citing various studies and reports that attest to the "chronic and relapsing nature" of...
Aksyon Demokratiko standard bearer Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso got a warm reception in Quezon City on Saturday, Feb. 12. The motorcade brought “Team Isko” to Districts 2 and 3 in Quezon City, and made its way through Barangays Holy Spirit, Pasong Tamo, Culiat, Batasan, and...
The Quezon City government on Sunday, Feb. 13, has reminded the organizers of campaign rallies and other political gatherings of the 2022 national election candidates to strictly adhere to the agreements outlined in their signed permits when conducting the events in the city. This is after the...
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso will revive the shoe industry in Marikina City, and plans to mandate government agencies to buy locally made shoes for public school students and government employees should he be elected as president. Domagoso, along with his running mate Dr....
Police arrested two men for unauthorized possession of firearms and ammunition along Mercedes Avenue in Barangay San Miguel, Pasig City at around 1:40 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 12. Pasig City Police Station (CPS) Chief-of-police Col. Roman C. Arugay, identified the suspects as Ronnie Allam, 39, a...
As presidential candidates ramp up their campaigns in cities and provinces, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Friday, Feb. 11, reminded them to put the electorate’s safety their primordial concern amid the COVID-19 pandemic. On Feb.8, the campaign period for national elective posts...
The Ang Probinsyano Party-list (APPL) held a motorcade and proclamation rally in Marikina City on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 9, in preparation for the upcoming national and local elections. APPL Rep. Alfred delos Santos led the event which was joined by talk show host Boy Abunda and Ella Cruz. The...
Candidates for the May 2022 elections and the public are told to refrain from having physical interactions such as handshakes and hugs during campaign sorties as coronavirus disease (COVID-19) persists. (AFP FILE / MANILA BULLETIN) Acting Presidential Spokesperson Karlo Nograles reminded the...
The campaign guidelines issued by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for the entire campaign period is difficult to implement, an official of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) admitted on Tuesday, Feb. 8. But DILG Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya said they are working...
