Manila Mayo Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso, former Defense chief Norberto Gonzales, and Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson during the Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022, joint press conference. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) A joint press conference attended by three presidential candidates on...
(TANGERE / MANILA BULLETIN) Despite the turn of events on Easter Sunday, Tangere has noted “no changes in survey rankings” of those running for president, noting that former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. even further widened his lead over other presidential candidates. The joint...
All upcoming national and local candidates in the upcoming May 2022 elections should lay out their plans for climate adaptation and mitigation, senatorial candidate and House Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda said. House Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda “I urge all my fellow candidates, from the national...
Presidential candidate Bongbong Marcos (left) and running mate, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio (Lakas-CMD Media) Former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio have dominated a presidential-vice-presidential voter preference survey conducted by the...
The Ecumenical Bishops Forum is endorsing presidential candidate Vice President Leni Robredo and her tandem Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan in the May 2022 polls. Photo EBF The group also endorsed 12 individuals for senator namely: Neri Colmenares, Sonny Matula, Elmer ”Bong” Labog, Chel...
Senator Ronald ‘’Bato’’ dela Rosa on Friday, April 22 said it is up to President Duterte whether or not he would allow Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Dionardo Carlos to simply retire mandatorily on May 8 or extend his services. The law mandates the retirement of officers and...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has directed all local government units (LGUs) to open their day care centers on May 9. Comelec/MB In Resolution No. 10780, the poll body said this is to ensure women's participation in the elections. "The Commission En Banc resolves to require all local...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government in Ilocos Region (DILG-R1) announced Friday, April 22, that it has conducted a virtual voters education program which sought to provide the public, especially the youth, with valuable insights that will guide them to choose the most qualified...
Senators are throwing their support on proposals seeking to exempt from income tax all election honoraria and allowances of persons rendering services during elections. Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian, author of Senate Bill No. 1193, said public school teachers who are required to render poll duties during...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Thursday, April 21, signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to promote voter education and information in Higher Education Institutions. Screenshot/Comelec FB Held at the Comelec office in Intramuros, Manila, the...
Former Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) spokesperson and assistant secretary Celine Pialago believes that her party-list, the Frontliners Ang Bida Party-list, is gaining ground among voters with just over two weeks to go before the May 9 polls. Frontliners Ang Bida Party-list...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said he is deeply humbled and extremely honored to get the support of the League of Provinces of the Philippines (LPP) saying the endorsement from the country’s provincial executives will provide a big boost in his re-election bid. “This endorsement coming from the...
