Senate President Vicente Sotto III raised concern on Monday, June 21, about the proliferation of so-called "troll farms" on social media ahead of the 2022 national and local elections. (Brett Jordan/UNSPLASH) Sotto said social media giant Facebook should shut down such operations at least until...
Senate President Vicente Sotto III, acting chairman of the Nationalist People's Coalition, is willing to campaign for Senator Panfilo Lacson to become the party's standard bearer in the 2022 elections. Sotto III floated this Monday, June 21, as he disclosed that leaders of the political party have...
The leadership of the Philippine National Police (PNP) reminded politicians to refrain from giving in to the extortion demands of the communist rebels through permit-to-campaign fees should they decide to run for public office for the 2022 national and local elections. PNP chief Gen. Guillermo...
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Sunday, June 20 said unity is paramount for the opposition as they decide on who to support in the upcoming May 2022 presidential elections. Pangilinan, president of the Liberal Party, the former ruling political party, said it is important for them to set...
"Magparehistro ka na. Kasi kung hindi, mumultuhin ka namin (Register now or we will haunt you)." (Screenshot from the site) The Philippines' national heroes come to life in an interactive website -- magparehistroka.com -- to urge qualified voters to register for the 2022 elections. Heroes Jose...
Senate Francis Pangilinan on Saturday, June 19, called on the Filipino youth to register and vote in the 2022 elections as he reminded them of the advocacies of Philippine national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal. Senator Francis 'Kiko' Pangilinan (MANILA BULLETIN File Photo) The country commemorates Rizal's...
Narvacan, Ilocos Sur Mayor Luis "Chavit" Singson has joined the Nationalist People's Coalition (NPC) in preparation for the 2022 national and local elections. Singson took his oath as a member of the NPC on Saturday morning, June 19, before NPC chairman and Senate President Vicente Sotto III....
The actress is bent on returning to public service years after serving as Quezon City councilor. She now wants to represent the 5th district of the city in congress. Aiko, 45, made the announcement, recently, maintaining there is a clamor for it. “Marami talagang nag-uudyok sa akin na tumakbo...
There is no final word yet if President Duterte will run for vice president in the 2022 elections or opt to retire when his term ends next year. President Rodrigo Duterte (File photo/Malacañang) The President can make a decision on a possible run for the vice presidency by October when aspirants...
Senator Richard Gordon on Friday said he believes the next leader of the Philippines should bear in mind that the presidency must be earned and not inherited. Gordon said this was an advise he gave out to other political leaders in the past like former President Benigno Aquino III. “Remember I...
With the May 2022 polls less than a year away, an official of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has asked voters not to sell their vote. Comelec/MB "Don’t sell your vote. No matter how big you will receive in exchange for your votes, it is guaranteed that you will pay them more once they are...
Senator Richard Gordon on Friday said he is looking for a vice presidential running mate for the upcoming May 2022 elections. Gordon, who is considering running for president in 2022, disclosed he is already mulling the possibility of pairing up with a vice presidential candidate should he decide...
