President Duterte said there will be no coalition between the ruling party Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) and Lakas-CMD (Christian Muslim Democrats) because of the latter’s link with presidential aspirant Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. President Duterte and former...
Comelec/MB The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said that substance abuse is not included among the grounds in order to disqualify a candidate who is running in an election. “Substance abuse is not among the disqualifications provided for by law,” said Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez on...
Comelec/MB The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has condemned the killing of an election officer in Northern Samar province and urged authorities to immediately apprehend the individuals who were behind the crime. "The Comelec condemns the craven killing of Acting Election Officer James Diaz...
Using his "global celebrity stature", presidential aspirant Sen. Manny Pacquiao said on Thursday, Nov. 18 that he will lure foreign direct investments (FDIs) to the Philippines and provide jobs for the country's poor. Senator Manny Pacquiao2 Pacquiao mentioned he has at least 10 international...
Anytime, anywhere. Senator Manny Paquiao in suit thumbsup "Although I'm not in a position to judge anyone on this issue, I am willing to undergo drug test anytime and anywhere," Pacquiao said. In a statement, he also urged his fellow presidential bets to do the same. "Mas maganda kung hair follicle...
Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David (COURTESY OF RYAN REZO/DIOCESE OF KALOOKAN) Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) incoming president Bishop Pablo Virgilio David urged the public to choose candidates who are "trustworthy" during the 2022 general elections next year. "We should...
Should he win as president, aspirant Senator Christopher “Bong” Go said that he would prioritize putting the economy on track so that it will return to its pre-pandemic level by pursuing a path towards rapid and inclusive economic recovery in his first 100 days. 16BONG Go made the statement...
Opposition Senator Leila de Lima said that she was both elated and humbled after presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo paid her a visit on Thursday, Nov. 18 in Camp Crame, Quezon City. Vice President Leni Robredo flashes the “D5” handsign after visiting detained Senator Leila de...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) 2nd Division has given the camp of Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., five days as an extension to submit his verified answer in relation to the summons issued for the petition seeking the cancellation of his certificate of candidacy (COC). Sen. Bongbong...
Should she win in the 2022 presidential race, Vice President Leni Robredo is targeting to earmark P216 billion worth of assistance to families badly hit by the pandemic during her first 100 days in office. Presidential aspirant and Vice President Leni Robredo speaks at the 47th Philippine Business...
Presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo intends to shift away from the "costly Build, Build, Build" program of the current administration to build "smarter" infrastructure supporting emerging industries in the country if she succeeds in her 2022 bid. Vice President Leni Robredo (OVP)...
Without dismissing the gains of the Duterte administration’s Build, Build, Build program, presidential aspirant and Vice President Leni Robredo on Thursday, Nov. 18, stressed the importance of building “better” and targeting the poorest and most vulnerable to benefit from the infrastructure...
