Senator Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao should declare his intent to run for the presidency in the May 2022 elections in the coming months, Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel, his partymate in the Partido Demokratikong Pilipino-Laban (PDP-Laban), said on Thursday. But Pimentel said it would be best...
In the event that Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio runs for the presidency or vice presidency in the upcoming May 2022 national elections, such move is clearly within the definition of a political dynasty. Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III, a stalwart at the ruling Partido Demokratikong...
MEDIUM RARE Jullie Y. Daza Robredo/Trillanes/Poe/Villanueva/Diokno/Santos-Recto. No Pacquiao. A let-down! 1Sambayan’s list of nominees for the presidential and senatorial elections next year is, to put it kindly, totally unexciting. Pacman, the most famous Filipino in the world, hurt by his...
Senate President Vicente Sotto III has an advice for potential candidates and voters in choosing the Philippines' next president and vice president. Senate President Vicente 'Tito' Sotto III (Alvin Kasiban/MANILA BULLETIN File Photo) Sotto said on Monday, June 14, that an "excellent track record...
Senator Joel Villanueva denied on Saturday, June 12, that his father, House deputy speaker and CIBAC Partylist representative and evangelist Eddie Villanueva has plans to run for higher posts in the 2022 elections. Senator Joel Villanueva speaks during a Senate hearing on February 24, 2020. (Senate...
Senator Grace Poe declined on Saturday, June 12, the nomination of the 1Sambayan opposition coalition as a potential presidential candidate for the 2022 elections, saying she will not run for president. Senator Grace Poe (Office of Sen. Grace Poe/MANILA BULLETIN File Photo) In a statement, Poe...
Senator Panfilo Lacson responded to his former colleague, Antonio Trillanes IV, after the latter said that he was "never" considered a member of the opposition for supporting some of the Duterte administration's policies. Senator Panfilo 'Ping' Lacson and former senator Antonio 'Sonny' Trillanes IV...
Presidential daughter and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio will carry the “baggage” left by her father, President Duterte, if she decides to run as president in 2022, former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV said on Monday, June 7. Former senator Antonio Triilanes IV and Davao City Mayor Sara...
Manila public information chief Julius Leonen declared as “fake” the viral screenshot of a conversation between him and a reporter revealing that Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso will run for president in the 2022 national elections. Manila PIO / MANILA BULLETIN In a statement on the...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno'' Domagoso came out first in a Facebook survey led by the town mayor of General Luna, Quezon. Mayor Matt Florido posted on his personal Facebook account on Monday night (June 7), the "survey" on possible presidential candidates. Others who are on the list are...
The opposition is ready for all scenarios, including the possibility that President Duterte will run as vice president in the May 2022 polls, former senator Antonio Trillanes IV said. Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV (FILE PHOTO/MANILA BULLETIN) “As part of the opposition, we are prepared for...
The Philippines’ next leader should take into account the overwhelming problems hounding the country amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis and must be prepared to solve these, Senator Panfilo Lacson said on Sunday. More than deciding to file his or her candidacy and get elected, Lacson said the...
