A once-staunch ally of President Duterte is now backing the presidential candidacy of opposition standard-bearer, Vice President Leni Robredo. Davao del Norte 1st district Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez (File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) "We need a leader. And for the 2022 Presidential elections, given all...
President Duterte had a long conversation with presidential candidate former senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. in Manila over the weekend ‘but let us wait for any formal endorsement by the President (of Marcos’ presidential bid),’’ Senator Christopher ‘’Bong’ Go said....
Despite low Covid-19 cases in the country, President Duterte said the existing face mask mandate would remain to help contain the spread of the virus, especially with the discovery of the new strain in Israel. President Rodrigo Duterte (Presidential Photo) "The numbers are now very low compared to...
CAPAS, TARLAC — Vice-presidential candidate Sen. Kiko Pangilinan on Wednesday, March 23, warned voters against the sweet and empty promises of candidates during the campaign season. Vice-presidential candidate Senator Kiko Pangilinan signs the placard of a Tarlac supporter during a campaign rally...
Partido ng Demokratikong Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) Chairman Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III on Wednesday criticized the group of Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi for engaging into transactional politics, saying their group’s endorsement of former senator Ferdinand “Bongbong”...
Vice presidential candidate Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte said for the nth time Wednesday, March 23 that she intends to honor her commitment as Bongbong Marcos's running mate. Vice presidential candidate Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte (center) shares a light moment with presidential bet Bongbong...
CEBU CITY -- Former Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar insisted that the Build, Build, Build infrastructure program of the Duterte administration is a success. Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia (left) and senatorial aspirant Mark Villar chat at the Capitol on Wednesday,...
While President Duterte's choice of a successor remains unclear, Malacañang said that presidential candidates seeking his endorsement only show that he remains an influential political figure even towards the end of his term. President Rodrigo Duterte (Presidential Photo) In a statement sent to...
TIAONG, Quezon--Governor Danilo Suarez has given his tacit endorsement of the presidential candidacy of Bongbong Marcos during the UniTeam ticket's first swing in this province since the start of the campaign season. Quezon Governor Danilo Suarez is sandwiched by the UniTeam tandem of Bongbong...
TIAONG, Quezon--UniTeam Senate slate member Herbert Bautista is used to roasting and teasing his fellow senatoriables in his campaign speeches during sorties. On Wednesday, March 23, Bautista got a taste of his own medicine. (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) This, after a local woman mentioned...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Wednesday lauded the Duterte government’s latest effort to upgrade public infrastructure saying it shows President Duterte’s commitment to provide commuters faster and efficient services. Senator Bong Go (far left), President Duterte, Secretary Arthur Tugade...
GENERAL TRIAS CITY, Cavite--"Nandoon kaya si Robin Padilla? (Will Robin Padilla be there?)" one middle-aged woman asked another. (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) "Oo, nandoon yun! (Yes is there!)" the other woman replied as they waded through vehicles that have been forced to a standstill along...
