Vice President Sara Duterte’s speech during a campaign rally in Sta. Ana, Manila was devoid of the usual swear words, in deference to Pope Francis, who died earlier in the week and was laid to rest on Saturday, April 26. Vice President Sara Duterte offers a prayer for the eternal repose of...
Fulfilling her promise to her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, Vice President Sara Duterte on Friday, April 25, went to back-to-back rallies in Manila to campaign for the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) senatorial bets, or the so called “Duter10.” Vice...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has vehemently condemned the fatal shooting last April 23 of reelectionist Mayor Joel Ruma of Rizal, Cagayan and the injuries sustained by an aide and a resident. In a statement, the CHR said its office in Region II has started a thorough investigation to ensure...
Senatorial candidate Kiko Pangilinan has encouraged his supporters to counter trolls and fake news peddlers by uploading their videos of them detailing their reasons for voting for him in the May elections. Senatorial candidate Kiko Pangilinan delivers a speech during his proclamation rally in...
Fresh from the Holy Week break, senatorial candidate Kiko Pangilinan on Monday, April 21, barnstormed Olongapo City and Bataan province, where he lamented the political noise in the country and urged Filipinos to be more discerning in choosing candidates to vote for. Senatorial candidate...
Do not idolize or applaud politicians who make problematic comments, particularly misogynistic and insensitive remarks on women, Malacañang said. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Mark Balmores) This after President Marcos branded disrespectful remarks of some politicians towards women as...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has called out Manila councilor candidate Mocha Uson over her "sexually suggestive" campaign jingle. In a letter to Uson, Sonia Bea Wee-Lozada, head of the Comelec Task Force SAFE, said that while political campaigns often aim to capture attention and engage...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has warned against red-tagging and the airing of sexist remarks during the campaigns for the 2025 elections as it urged the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to enforce strictly the rules on election offenses. In a statement, the commission said: "The CHR...
Local poll bets will now be under the jurisdiction of the Commission on Elections' (Comelec) existing election laws as the campaign period for local candidates begins today, Friday, March 28. Comelec Chairman George Erwin Garcia "Sa mga kumakandidato, tandaan lang, lagi po tayong tatalima sa...
Navotas City lone district Rep. Toby Tiangco (Facebook) The administration-backed Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas slate has postponed its two big rallies this week, and the supposed reason has to do with giving way rather than purposely...
Navotas City lone district Rep. Toby Tiangco (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) SANTA ROSA CITY, Laguna--The Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial slate is poised to take advantage of the upcoming start of the local campaign...
For former vice president Leni Robredo, Quezon province always held a special place in her heart. It was, after all, one of the only few provinces that gave her a winning margin in both the 2016 vice presidential polls and the 2022 presidential elections. Former vice president Leni Robredo...
