Anakalusugan Rep. Michael “Mike” Defensor said on Sunday, March 6, he would build a local government-funded residential treatment and rehabilitation center (TRC) for drug dependents if he wins as the next Quezon City Mayor. “There’s no question that the illegal drug scourge continues to...
Officials of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in Cagayan Valley region have vowed to ensure the peaceful conduct of the May 9 national and local elections. And as part of its move to maintain peace and order during election days, the DILG Region 2 has joined forces with...
BULACAN — Vice President Leni Robredo, on Saturday, March 5, called on the clergy to help them in “fighting all the demons” and ensure that the people will elect candidates based on truth this coming May elections. Vice President Leni Robredo addresses the religious leaders and members of the...
ILOILO CITY—For his failure to openly endorse the presidential bid of Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., a candidate for town councilor in Iloilo province has decided to cancel his candidacy. “Ang ini nga kawsa transcends my political career kay ang ini nga election may dako nga impact sa...
As part of its preparations for the upcoming polls, the Department of Education (DepEd) will establish an Election Task Force (ETF) and its operation and monitoring center. (ALI VICOY / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) DepEd has issued Memorandum No. 10, series of 2022 or the Establishment of the 2022...
Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian ensured that China will not interfere in the Philippines' election on May 9, 2022, saying the Asian giant is not in the business of meddling in the internal affairs of other countries. Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian (Screenshot...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Friday, March 4, emphasized that it is a constitutional and independent body. This, after the poll body was asked by the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) to end its partnership with news website Rappler. On Feb. 24, Comelec inked a memorandum of...
From physical installations to virtual activities, Art Fair Philippines 2022 promises a hybrid experience National Arts Month may be over but the creative spirit continues as Art Fair Philippines 2022 launches a series of online and onsite events happening not just in Manila, but other locations in...
Catholic priests won’t be committing any election offense if they endorse a particular candidate in the May 2022 polls, according to poll lawyer Romulo Macalintal. Photo courtesy Romulo Macalintal Macalintal said this after some quarters questioned the move of some priests to endorse a particular...
A group of education workers urged the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to further discuss the compensation of teachers who will serve in the upcoming May 2022 elections. (ALI VICOY / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines, in a statement issued Friday,...
After poll watchdog Kontra Daya pointed out that the country's party-list system continues to be hijacked by the rich and powerful, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Friday, March 4, that they follow guidelines in approving groups. Comelec/MB Commissioner Aimee Ferolino said that amid...
The virtual voter education campaign of Democracy Watch Philippines dubbed as Vote Right 2022 has earned the support of the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Screenshot Comelec FB Comelec Acting Chairman Socorro Inting believes such an approach is fitting and effective in reaching the greatest...
