A tandem between former senator Ferdinand ‘’Bongbong’’ Marcos Jr., and Sen. Christopher ‘’Bong’’ Go is not impossible in 2022. Former senator Bongbong Marcos files his Certificate of Candidacy for president at the Sofitel Tent, Oct. 6 (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) ‘’Everything...
Youth groups aired disappointment over the non-inclusion of Makabayan senatorial candidate Neri Colmenares in the senatorial slate of Vice President and presidential aspirant Leni Robredo for the May 2022 elections. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) In a statement on Friday, Oct. 15, the National Union...
Labor leader and presidential hopeful Leodegario "Leody" De Guzman lamented his exclusion from an online poll on presidential contenders in the 2022 elections. Leody De Guzman (Photo from @LeodyManggagawa) The online presidential poll was conducted on Facebook by a news media outfit. De Guzman, who...
Political parties and candidates for president and vice president have started releasing their respective senatorial slate for the May 9, 2022 national and local elections -- lists that mostly include familiar names in politics. Senators gather in the Senate plenary in the opening of the 18th...
Since the election period has started, many pages and even news sites on Facebook have begun conducting election polls, asking netizens about their preferred candidate in the 2022 elections. The mechanics are simple—a specific emoji is assigned to a certain candidate, and Facebook users need...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. thought there was nothing wrong with candidates for senators in the 2022 elections joining more than one slate, saying inclusiveness has always been part of human nature. Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. (PCOO / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN)...
Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. has denied having plans to run for president in the 2022 elections. Senator Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr. (Office of Sen. Revilla/bongrevillajr.ph) Revilla addressed the statement of his party mate, Surigao del Sur Representative Prospero Pichay, that the senator was one...
Comelec/MB The Commission on Elections (Comelec) extended the voter registration hours and opened its offices on Saturdays in selected areas of the country. In a statement, Comelec said starting Oct. 16, voter registration in select areas during weekdays will be from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. For Saturdays,...
As her "people’s campaign" kicks into high gear, Vice President Leni Robredo’s “kakampink” circle continues to grow in size. This time, her former school in Naga City has voiced its support for her presidential bid in the May 2022 elections. (Universidad de Sta. Isabel/Facebook) Universidad...
Opposition coalition 1Sambayan has yet to come up with a list of senatorial candidates to support for the May 2022 polls, the group said Friday, Oct. 15, the same day Vice President Leni Robredo bared her senatorial slate. 1Sambayan (Photo courtesy of Neri Colmenares) "1Sambayan will soon announce...
Comelec/MB The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has stood by on its decision of extending overseas voter registration only until Thursday, Oct. 14. Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez said that the preparations for the overseas voting is much different compared to the local settings. "The...
"Ano bang gusto niyo, mamigay ako ng pera o magnakaw?" Senator Emmanuel "Manny" Pacquiao said this Friday, Oct. 15, as he confirmed giving cash to Batangas residents in his latest visit to the province, while denying that it was a move to buy votes for his presidential bid. Presidential aspirant...
