OF SUBSTANCE AND SPIRIT Diwa C. Guinigundo Eleven years ago, S.W.A.T.: Firefight was released as a sequel to the 2003 film S.W.A.T. It’s now running in Netflix and despite a few gaffes, like firing a .50 caliber rifle showing no recoil, it’s quite engaging. One key take-away from the film is...
Like in his other campaign rallies, presidential aspirant Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. repeatedly talked about "unity" in his Quezon City speech on Monday night without going into much detail how it can help him achieve his aspiration for the country to rise up again. The only time Marcos Jr....
Presidential candidate Ferdinand ​"​Bongbong​"​ Marcos Jr. vowed to continue efforts to unite and help the Filipino people, so that the country "can rise up again". Bongbong Marcos (Photo from UniTeam Alliance) During his speech at his proclamation rally with running...
If her brother wins in the upcoming presidential election, Sen. Imee Marcos sees nothing wrong with Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. 's future relationship with the victims of the martial ;aw. In a TV interview on Tuesday, Marcos did not directly answer whether his brother would hold a dialogue with...
It doesn’t make sense to Vice President and presidential aspirant Leni Robredo why there is an accusation from Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson that she and Senator Franklin Drilon made indirect gestures and insinuations to blindside him during their last unity meeting. Vice President Leni...
Enemies no more? Vice President Leni Robredo thinks that former Vice President Jejomar Binay and Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV, two politicians who have not been the best of friends during the pre-Duterte era, being part of her senate slate is an "achievement" for a "divisive" country like...
In a somewhat annoyed tone, Vice President Leni Robredo said she would no longer respond to Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso's potshots at her. Vice President Leni Robredo (left) and Manila Mayor Isko Moreno (Mark Balmores/ Facebook) "Ako alam mo...nagpapaka-gentleman na lang ako ha....
Even Senate President Vicente Sotto III does not think that the opposition will be able to unify candidates against administration bets for the 2022 elections. Senator Panfilo 'Ping' Lacson (right) and Senate President Vicente 'Tito' Sotto III (left). The two have confirmed their plans to run in...
Vice President Leni Robredo said on Thursday, October 14, that she is no longer keen on continuing unity talks with other presidential candidates, hinting that there are certain issues they cannot agree on. Vice President Leni Robredo speaks at the Rotary Club of Manila 16th Weekly Membership...
The opposition's move to unify candidates for the 2022 elections did not succeed because it was only a "scheme" to secure positions, Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson said on Wednesday, October 13. Senator Panfilo Lacson announces his bid for presidency in the 2022 elections on September 8, 2021....
Before announcing her candidacy for president, Vice President Leni Robredo had two options in mind: seek a local post or retire from politics. Vice President Leni Robredo (OVP) Speaking on her Sunday radio show, Robredo revealed these were her initial plans until she decided late to run for...
Opposition coalition 1Sambayan believes that Vice President Leni Robredo will make her announcement to join the presidential race before Friday, Oct. 8, stressing that its endorsement is a “major factor” to her decision. 1Sambayan (Photo courtesy of Neri Colmenares) “After all, ilang tulog na...
