Balanga Bishop Ruperto C. Santos reminded the voting population to use their conscience in choosing the right leaders for the country in the coming national elections. Bishop Ruperto Santos / Manila Bulletin photo “We have to take the coming election seriously and conscientiously. Its results can...
It wasn't an easy week for Vice President Leni Robredo, especially since she had to tell her three daughters that she was indeed running for president in 2022. Vice President Leni Robredo and her daughters Aika, Tricia, and Jillian (Tricia Robredo/Twitter) “Iyon iyong pinakamahirap sa lahat....
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said it will be very firm on rules on substitution. Comelec/MB Comelec Chairman Sheriff Abas gave this assurance in an online press briefing on Friday, Oct. 8 at the end of the filing of the certificates of candidacy (COCs) for the May 2022 polls. "Rules on...
Several personalities have formalized their bid for a congressional seat as nominees of partylists on the last day of the filing of candidacy in the May 2022 elections. Architect and former beauty queen Shamcey Supsup is seeking to represent textile workers and cultural community as the nominee of...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso on Friday, Oct. 8, questioned one of Vice President Leni Robredo's major reasons for running for president in the 2022 elections, which was to make sure that a repeat of the atrocities experienced during the regime of the late strongman Ferdinand Marcos...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said the conduct of the filing of the certificates of candidacy (COC) for the May 2022 polls was a success. Comelec/MB "Overall we can say that the conduct of COC filing nationwide was successful," Comelec Chairman Sheriff Abas said in am online press briefing...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec)-Muntinlupa has released the list of candidates who filed their Certificates of Candidacy (COCs) for local positions in the May 9, 2022 elections. According to the Comelec-Muntinlupa, 48 candidates are running for the positions of mayor, vice mayor and...
Former Ifugao representative Teddy Baguilat Jr. is seeking a Senate seat in the May 2022 elections under the banner of the Liberal Party. Former representative Teddy Baguilat Jr. (Comelec live stream) Baguilat filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) for senator at the Harbor Garden of Sofitel...
Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque is set to continue serving as President Duterte's mouthpiece after backing out on his Senate bid in 2022. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque (File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) In a text message, Roque reiterated that he will only run for senator if presidential...
"If you can't be fair and impartial, what will the elections be like?" Senator Nancy Binay posed this question to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) Friday, October 8, as she hit the poll body for supposedly giving administration candidates undue preference as they filed their certificates of...
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa said his decision to run for president under the Partido ng Demokratikong Pilipino-Laban (PDP-Laban) faction led by Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi is a decision of the ruling political party and has long been part of their plans. “It was a party decision na...
A group of education workers urged teachers to “actively educate” the students and the public on the importance of the upcoming elections as the filing of candidacy for the 2022 polls closed Friday, Oct. 8. ALVIN KASIBAN / MANILA BULLETIN “Our teachers have the moral and patriotic duty to...
