Supporters of political parties and candidates vying for elective posts in the 2022 election are barred from holding rallies and will have to wait for the official campaign period before embarking on their sorties. The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) stressed that the official campaign period...
Government debt, higher consumer prices, inequalities, and climate change are the four primary concerns the next administration will need to address, President Duterte’s chief economic manager said. In a statement, Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III warned that these four issues, when left...
An inspiring leader who can drive Filipinos to help the government in its rebuilding mission is what the Philippines need, Presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo told her supporters and volunteers in her recent visit in Cavite. Vice President Leni Robredo (Photo courtesy of the OVP)...
OF SUBSTANCE AND SPIRIT Diwa C. Guinigundo The news about the highest unemployment rate of 8.9 percent for the whole of 2021 came out in the first week of November 2021 but its impact had already resonated with the respondents of Pulse Asia for September 2021.We saw this crystal clear in the...
It's up to the election hopefuls whether or not they want to undergo drug testing. (Clockwise) Former Senator Bongbong Marcos, Senator Tito Sotto, Senator Ping Lacson (MANILA BULLETIN) This was basically Malacañang's reaction Tuesday, Nov. 23, even as it acknowledged that several aspiring...
Comelec/MB The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said that violating health and safety protocols during campaign activities is considered an election offense. This was based on the poll body’s Resolution No. 10730 that was promulgated last Nov. 17. “Any violation of Fair Elections Act and these...
TACLOBAN CITY - An election officer was shot dead while driving along the national highway of Brgy. Somoge Catarman, Northern Samar around 5: 00 P.M Thursday (November 18). The victim was identified as James Diaz Maghanoy, 42, the municipal election officer of Lope De Vega, Northern Samar, and...
Senator Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr. offered the chairmanship of Lakas–CMD (Lakas–Christian Muslim Democrats) to Davao City Mayor and vice-presidential candidate Sara Duterte. "I have full trust and confidence in Mayor Sara Duterte's leadership. I believe that she will steer the Party...
A resolution enumerating the rules and regulations on the ban, bearing, carrying, and transportation of firearms has been released by the Commission on Elections (Comelec), which will take effect during the election period. Police conduct a checkpoint in Manila to apprehend violators of the...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has warned politicians who have been taking advantage of its flagship livelihood program to pressure local officials against supporting certain candidates for next year's elections. A beneficiary of the Department of Labor and Employment's Tulong...
Did you know that Vice President Leni Robredo's 2022 election color was supposed to be blue and not pink? Vice President Leni Robredo (Mark Balmores/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) This was bared by the presidential aspirant herself on Saturday,, Nov. 13, during a radio interview with Cebu's DYHP 612...
In a surprising turn of events, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go is new standard bearer of Pederalismo ng Dugong Dakilang Samahan (PDDS) while Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa has withdrawn his certificate of candidacy for president under PDP-Laban on Saturday, Nov. 13 at the Commission on...
