As the country enters a crucial election year in 2022, we asked three women leaders what their biggest wishes are for leaders who will shape the Philippines over the next six years. "Higher wage, food security, and employment." The three concerns were among the issues raised by Rochelle Porras,...
OFW FORUM Jun Concepcion Several groups are now earnestly campaigning in social media to get party list seats in Congress in the upcoming May 2022 polls. Their principal objective is clear: get a party list slate so their top representatives get to become members of the House of Representatives. Of...
Filipinos were once again given a chance to scrutinize the presidential candidates in this year's election as nine aspirants participated again in the debate organized by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Sunday, April 3. Screengrab: Comelec Vice President Leni Robredo, Manila Mayor Isko...
Presidential candidate Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Sunday renewed his appeal for voters in the upcoming May 2022 elections to vote wisely and to favor those who are worth their vote. As far as he is concerned, Lacson said he still believes the Filipino “is worth fighting for,” echoing...
Vice President Leni Robredo said the water supply problem in the Philippines is expected to get worse, so new sources must be identified. Vice President Leni Robredo during the second Pilipinas Presidential Debates 2022 on Sunday, April 3. (Noel B. Pabalate) Recognizing this looming problem,...
Presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo said the Philippines should have a more precise roadmap in achieving its goal of carbon neutrality by 2050 and suggested measures, so the country will no longer be dependent on fossil fuels as source of energy. Vice President Leni Robredo (VPLR...
Aspiring president Vice President Leni Robredo believes the reason why human rights are not being taken seriously is because it is not well understood in the country. Vice President Leni Robredo during the second Pilipinas Presidential Debates 2022 on Sunday, April 3. (Photo courtesy of VP Leni...
Presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo said there should be a law against political turncoatism or jumping from one party to another as the activity weakens the political party system in the country. Vice President Leni Robredo (Comelec Screenshot) Robredo made the statement during the...
Labor leader and Partido Lakas ng Masa (PLM) presidential candidate Leodegario ‘Ka Leody” De Guzman has once again slammed rival presidential bet Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s consistent absenteeism during presidential debates. "Expected" Ka Leody issues a statement against the...
Silliman University's (SU) selected face-to-face classes in the college level will now begin on May 11 instead of May 2, 2022. (Image courtesy of Silliman University) In light of the local and national elections on May 9, SU moved its scheduled in-person classes to May 11 instead of the previously...
Father Lino Gregorio Redoblado is the new Minister Provincial of the Order of Friars Minor – Province of San Pedro Bautista. Photo OFM-Franciscans Philippines FB CBCP News said Redoblado's election came on the last day of the congregation’s provincial chapter held at the Poggio Bustone Renewal...
In the spirit of transparency, Senatorial candidate Sorsogon Governor Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Sunday said the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) should publicly disclose its contingency plan should a power outage occur in the May 9 voting, and during the period of counting and canvassing....
