Commission on Elections (Comelec) Spokesperson James B. Jimenez has recommended to critics of the poll body’s “Oplan Baklas” to file a complaint if they have a problem with it. Recently, the Comelec has launched “Oplan Baklas” wherein the poll body takes down campaign posters that are...
Partido Demokratiko Sosyalista ng Pilipinas (PDSP) presidential candidate and ex-defense secretary Norberto Gonzalez is betting on young voters to help turn the tide in his favor come the May 9, 2022 elections. Presidential candidate Norberto Gonzales (Manny Llanes/MANILA BULLETIN) "Umaasa po ako,...
A seafarer posing as a cop was arrested by police after robbing three people in Taguig City on Thursday, Feb. 17. Southern Police District director Brig. Gen. Jimili Macaraeg said the suspect, identified as Jayson Landrito, 23, of Barangay Palingon, Taguig, was also found in possession of a...
After 10 days of going around provinces in Luzon and Visayas, Vice President Leni Robredo is back in her Quezon City office to give a glimpse of the assorted presents she received from supporters on the campaign trail. Vice President Leni Robredo shows a pink bag with an image of her via Facebook...
Former House Speaker and Taguig-Pateros 1st District Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano says that he is running for senate independently so that he can be more critical of presidential candidates in the upcoming 2022 elections. Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) “Pag tumakbo kasi tayong...
Presidential candidate Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson and his running mate Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Thursday defended the presence of artists from popular noontime show “Eat Bulaga” during their campaign rallies. Panfilo 'Ping' Lacson Sr. (left) and Vicente 'Tito' Sotto III...
Senatorial candidate and former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque says that he would file a bill legalizing same-sex marriage should he be elected in the May 2022 polls. Harry Roque (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) “Pabor po ako diyan dahil hindi po puwede manghimasok ang estado pagdating sa isyu...
Unstable power supply in the country does not only endanger the actual May elections but is also a serious electoral issue, reelectionist Senator Risa Hontiveros said on Wednesday, Feb. 16. Senator Risa Hontiveros (Photo courtesy of Hontiveros Office) Hontiveros said this is something policymakers...
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...
Presidential candidate and labor leader Leodegario “Ka Leody” De Guzman has confirmed his attendance to Sonshine Media Network International's (SMNI) presidential debate, which will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 15. De Guzman’s confirmation means that he will get to face frotnrunning...
The Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) on Monday, Feb. 14, said it needs around half a million volunteers to help the election watchdog guard the polls. During a television interview, PPCRV Chairperson Myla Villanueva said the election watchdog needs more volunteers for the May...
The camp of presidential candidate Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has yet to confirm his participation in the election forum organized by the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines Episcopal Commission on Social Communications and Public Affairs Committee for the May 2022 polls. Photo...
