Senatorial candidate Sorsogon Governor Francis ‘’Chiz’’ Escudero on Thursday, Feb. 17 called on the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to exclude in their “Operation Baklas” the campaign materials posted with consent on houses and other private properties of the non-candidate owners....
Senator Richard Gordon on Thursday welcomed the endorsement of a leading agriculture group for his re-election bid in the upcoming senatorial elections on May 9, 2022. Gordon, chair of the Senate Committee on Government Corporations and Public Enterprises, said he is thankful that the Federation of...
Senatorial aspirant Gibo Teodoro on Thursday campaigned for the use of marine resources or the "blue economy" to achieve food security in the country. Teodoro said the country is rich in marine resources for being surrounded by waters, so these should be harnessed to address issues on food security...
Partido Reporma and presidential candidate Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Thursday said he doesn’t believe that the latest Pulse Asia survey accurately reflects the voters’ sentiments on the ground. Lacson said he fully believes that the sovereign will of the people will be expressed on...
A security guard in Muntinlupa was arrested by the police on Feb. 16 for violating the gun ban implemented by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for the May 9 national and local elections. The Muntinlupa police identified the suspect as Randel Vinoya, 25, security guard and a resident of...
As the campaign season for the May 2022 elections continues, Vice President Leni Robredo has a piece of advice to voters: If a candidate is claiming to care for a certain sector, ask for receipts. Vice President Leni Robredo (VPLR Media Bureau) Robredo made the statement during the virtual Covenant...
Presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo assured persons with disability (PWDs) that if she wins, her government will listen to them when crafting policies concerning the sector and that their consultations with not be mere “cover-ups”. (Screenshot from the Facebook page of Vice...
Former House Speaker and Taguig-Pateros 1st District Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano says that he is running for senate independently so that he can be more critical of presidential candidates in the upcoming 2022 elections. Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) “Pag tumakbo kasi tayong...
Presidential candidate Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson and his running mate Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Thursday defended the presence of artists from popular noontime show “Eat Bulaga” during their campaign rallies. Panfilo 'Ping' Lacson Sr. (left) and Vicente 'Tito' Sotto III...
Partido Reporma standard bearer Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Thursday turned down the offer of fellow presidential candidate Manila City mayor Isko Moreno saying he intends to win in the upcoming May 2022 elections even though he lags in the preferential surveys. Earlier, Moreno said he is...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) Second Division has dismissed the petition seeking for the cancellation of the Certificate of Candidacy (COC) of senatorial candidate Raffy Tulfo as it was "bereft" of any merit. (Photo from Raffy Tulfo's Facebook page) In the 10-page resolution promulgated on...
Partido Reporma presidential candidate Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson and vice presidential aspirant Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Thursday appealed to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to make the rules on campaigning more realistic and practical in accordance to the Inter-Agency...