President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will not be eligible to the proposed term limits and reelection in the bill filed by Pampanga Rep. Aurelio “Dong” Gonzales Jr., who sought to reduce the president’s and vice president’s terms to five years, but with one reelection. Pampanga 3rd District Rep....
Self-serving is how ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro described the push for charter change (cha-cha) in the 19th Congress; specifically, the proposed term limit reduction with one allowed re-election. Resolution of Both Houses No. 1–which Pampanga 3rd district Rep. Aurelio Gonzales Jr....
Detained Senator Leila de Lima​ said Tuesday she has no regrets in gunning for reelection even though partial and unofficial election results are not going in her favor as the Filipino love and compassion for each other shown during the campaign period are what matter. "Our journey for the...
Reelectionist Sen. Leila de Lima expressed dismay after a Muntinlupa court rejected her request to participate in the Commission on Elections' e-rally for candidates on Feb. 26. In an order dated Feb. 25, the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court Branch 204 denied De Lima’s very urgent motion to be...
Despite being behind bars for five years, detained Senator Leila de Lima said she does not regret standing up to President Duterte's "inhumane policies" which she said had kept her in unjust detention for the past five years. Senator Leila De Lima (Screengrab from VP Leni Robredo Facebook Page) In...
The Philippines is expected to gain a "powerful voice" in global maritime policy making after its reelection in the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council consisting of 40 members. (Photo courtesy of the London Philippine Embassy/DFA) According to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA),...
This is not the first time that a politician will campaign from prison, but detained Senator Leila de Lima has a plan to use volunteerism, her platforms, and experience to encourage voters to reelect her to the Senate. Senator Leila de Lima’s spokesman Dino de Leon is the guest during the radio...
Senator Leila de Lima, who’s currently in detention at the Camp Crame, on Sunday, Dec. 12, asked supporters to spread the truth and share their knowledge with others about who to elect as the country’s next leaders. Senator Leila De Lima (JANSEN ROMERO / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) Having...
President Duterte was never in close contact with his daughter, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio, who tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the weekend. NOT EXPOSED--President Duterte tries on a face shield during his public briefing last week (Malacañang photo) "PRRD...
Opposition Senator Leila de Lima on Friday said she is gunning for a fresh term in the Senate primarily to continue her fight against injustice, and human rights and to press for good governance and national sovereignty. De Lima, who is currently detained at the Philippine National Police’s (PNP)...
TACLOBAN CITY - Eastern Samar Governor Ben Evardone seeking for a second term, together with Rep. Ma. Fe Abunda after filing his certificate of candidacy (COC) on Friday (October 8) under the ruling Party PDP-LABAN. Evardone first served as the provincial governor from 2014 to 2010 and became a...
A Muntinlupa court allowed reelectionist Sen. Leila de Lima to be photographed in her detention facility in Camp Crame so she can complete the requirements for her candidacy. In an order dated Oct. 1, Presiding Judge Romeo Buenaventura of the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court Branch 256 granted De...
