A group of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Malaysia on Monday, April 4, backed the tandem of Vice President Leni Robredo and Senator Kiko Pangilinan, emphasizing the importance of them not coming from political dynasties as the key reason for the endorsement. Vice President Leni Robredo and...
Presidential aspirants Senators Manny Pacquiao and Panfilo “Ping” Lacson are among the candidates who are vocal in saying they are in favor of banning political dynasties during the Commission on Elections (Comelec) presidential debate held on Sunday night. Pacquiao, however, said that even if...
Presidential aspirant Senator Manny Pacquiao on Sunday said he is open to the enactment of a law that would prohibit political dynasties but the government should make sure it must be strictly implemented. Pacquiao admitted he has reservations about passing a law on political dynasties as this may...
Barangay officials who would be caught campaigning for any political candidate may be suspended, or in the worst scenario be removed from public office, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Undersecretary for Barangay Affairs Martin Diño said on Thursday, March 31. Diño...
Independent presidential candidate Senator Panfilo "Ping" M. Lacson said the big rallies and gatherings of some candidates might not necessarily be a show of support as it could be the work of operators out to make a profit during the campaign season. Senatorial candidate Dr. Minguita Padilla...
Vice-presidential candidate Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan said on Wednesday, March 30, that the supporters of Team Robredo-Pangilinan, also known as TROPA, should protect Vice President Leni Robredo by rejecting moves of political operators to pair her with other vice-presidential bets. Senator...
Today, March 25, 2022, marks the start of the campaign of candidates for local positions such as for governor, representative, mayor, and councilor. Today is the official start yet it feels, to a lot of citizens, that the campaign started way back last year with back-and-forth accusations from...
Veteran actor-singer Janno Gibbs has been receiving huge amount of praise from netizens. This, due to "BTS: PRESIDENT GIBBS HEADQUARTERS," a video he uploaded on YouTube via his own Janno Gibbs TV. In it, seasoned star Leo Martinez plays the role of Congressman Manik Manaog, "senior advisor" to...
Pampanga 3rd district Rep. Aurelio “Dong” Gonzales Jr., the congressman who pitched giving a Philippine president a maximum of two five-year terms, wants to know if the Palace aspirants in May 2022 favor his proposal. (Photo from Aurelio "Dong" Gonzales Jr.'s Facebook) In a statement Friday,...
"You cannot stop people from wanting to serve." Presidential candidate and UniTeam member Bongbong Marcos had this to say on the topic of political dynasties during the Kapihan sa Manila Bay news forum Wednesday morning, March 16. Presidential candidate Bongbong Marcos (left) and his son Sandro...
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto said on Sunday, March 13 that conducting political rallies or campaign-related events are not allowed within the premises of the Pasig City hall. Sotto, in a Twitter post, said: "Pasig City Hall premises, including quadrangle, are NOT open for any political rally. Kahit...
(Photo from Unsplash) The conduct of End-of-School-Year (EOSY) rites should be free from any electioneering and partisan political activity, the Department of Education (DepEd) said. In a virtual press briefing on Friday, March 11, DepEd Assistant Secretary for Curriculum and Instruction Alma Torio...
