How would the possible conduct of granular lockdowns in different locations all over the country affect voting during the May 2022 national elections? Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque has an idea of how that might go down. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque speaks during a virtual press...
A possible reconciliation between the two warring factions in the Partido ng Demokratikong Pilipino-Laban (PDP-Laban) is already unlikely, as the other camp is already “sounding like the opposition,” an official allied with the camp of Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi said on Monday. Melvin...
A party official of a faction in the Partido ng Demokratikong Pilipino-Laban (PDP-Laban) said there are no formal talks on the candidacy of former Senator Bongbong Marcos yet, whether formal or informal. PDP-Laban Secretary General Melvin Matibag, who is part of the faction led by Energy Secretary...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said it will accept the Certificates of Candidacy (COCs) of the respective candidates of the two factions of the PDP-Laban. Comelec/MB Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez said the poll body will accept their COCs because that mandate is "ministerial on the part...
The two factions within the Partido ng Demokratikong Pilipino-Laban (PDP-Laban) have each expressed confidence that the Commission on Elections (Comelec) will rule fairly on the legitimacy issues hounding the ruling political party as they each battle for recognition ahead of the May 2022 national...
Malacañang is not bothered by Senator Manny Pacquiao's decision to run for president in the 2022 elections, saying it is the renowned boxer's right to seek the highest position in government. Senator Manny Pacquiao (AFP) Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque made the statement after Pacquiao's...
Senator Manny Pacquiao remains part of the ongoing selection process of opposition coalition 1Sambayan, convenor Etta Rosales clarified on Monday, Sept. 20. Senator Manny Pacquiao strikes a victory pose following his acceptance of PDP-Laban's nomination to become the party's Palace bet in the May...
The national assembly held by the camp of Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel, III where Senator Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao was declared as the Partido ng Demokratikong Pilipino-Laban’s (PDP-Laban) standard bearer in the May 2022 elections is illegal, the rival camp said. “Yes that is...
The Partido ng Demokratikong Pilipino-Laban (PDP-Laban) led by Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III on Sunday, Sept. 18 officially endorsed the presidential bid of Philippine boxing icon and Senator Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao for the May 2022 national elecitons. Pacquiao, in turn, formally...
The Partido ng Demokratikong Pilipino-Laban (PDP-Laban) Senator Manny Pacquiao’s wing has approved a resolution honoring former Senate President Aquilino “Nene" Pimentel, Jr. one of the main founders of the political party, during their 11th National Assembly. Sen. Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III,...
The Philippines has renewed its commitment to the international community to adopt anticipatory action to prevent or mitigate potential disaster impacts even before such crises happen. Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. delivering his remarks during the virtual high-level humanitarian...
The Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) faction led by Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi has started releasing Certificates of Nomination and Acceptance (CONAs) to its candidates for the 2022 national and local elections. Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi (Photo from Department of...
