Manila 1st District Rep. Manuel Luis "Manny" Lopez filed on Friday (Oct. 8) his certificate of candidacy (COC) for congressman of his bailiwick in Tondo. (Photo courtesy of Manny Lopez Facebook / File photo / MANILA BULLETIN) Lopez decided to finish his term to complete his projects and legislative...
As expected, Malacañang did not make a fuss over Vice President Leni Robredo's big announcement Thursday, Oct. 7 that she would vie for the presidency in the May 2022 polls. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque and Vice President Leni Robredo (Photos from MANILA BULLETIN/ OVP) Presidential...
What do presidential candidates have in common? All have embraced political parties that were reactivated after long years of inactivity or are too small to be recognized in mainstream politics. Senator Panfilo Lacson joined Partido Reporma and became its chairman almost instantly after being sworn...
OF TREES AND FOREST Former Senate President Manny Villar Why do people run for public office? What motivates people to devote themselves to 60 or 90 days of grueling campaign, cruel and unfair attacks on one’s character, loss of financial resources, and, in some instances, put their lives on the...
Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III on Tuesday, Oct. 5 said Senator Manny Pacquiao’s filing of his certificate of candidacy (COC) under the Progressive Movement for the Devolution of Initiatives (PROMDI) will strengthen his support base as he pursues the presidency in the upcoming May 2022...
A stalwart in the Partido ng Demokratikong Pilipino-Laban (PDP-Laban) led by Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi said Senator Manny Pacquiao’s decision to run for president under the Progressive Movement for the Devolution of Initiatives or PROMDI defies logic. Melvin Matibag, who was elected secretary...
The Partido ng Demokratikong Pilipino-Laban (PDP-Laban) camp led by Sen. Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III on Sunday said Senator Manny Pacquiao’s filing of certificate of candidacy (COC) under another political order “normal” and “in order” under the party’s constitution. Pimentel said...
The Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP Laban) led by Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi has automatically expelled Senator Manny Pacquiao from the party after he filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) under the Progressive Movement for the Devolution of Initiatives or PROMDI last Friday,...
As far as the group of the Senator Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III is concerned, there is nothing wrong with Senator Emmanuel "Manny" Pacquiao running for presidency under the PROMDI, instead of his political party Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban). Senator Emmanuel 'Manny'...
Mexican great Juan Manuel Marquez, one of Manny Pacquiao's greatest rivals, recognized the Filipino boxing legend following his official retirement from the sport. Manny Pacquiao (left) and Juan Manuel Marquez (Top Rank) "The retirement of a great fighter has arrived, a figure that rarely appears...
Top Rank chief Bob Arum likened Manny Pacquiao to Muhammad Ali for his contributions both inside and outside of the boxing ring following his retirement from the sport earlier this week. Top Rank promoter Bob Arum (center) with Manny Pacquiao (right) and Freddie Roach in this file photo. (Top Rank)...
Photo from Magnus Carlsen Celebrity Charity Challenge Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao held his own against a 10-year-old chess app version of world classical champion Magnus Carlsen in a one-game charity chess showdown Friday dubbed as Magnus Carlsen Celebrity Charity Challenge. Pacquiao, an avid...
