With over two months left before the May 2022 elections, Malacañang said President Duterte is still not endorsing any presidential aspirant at this time. President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang photo) Echoing Duterte's earlier pronouncement, Cabinet secretary and acting presidential...
After being called out by netizens, the spokesperson of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Friday, Feb.18, explained why the main building of the poll body’s facade light up “red and green” at night. Comelec Spokesperson James B. Jimenez (File photo by Ali Vicoy) The red and green are...
By TERENCE RANIS Presidential candidate and Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso promised to prioritize investments in the education sector after he led the groundbreaking ceremonies for the new 10-story Ramon Magsaysay High School in Sampaloc District on Thursday, Feb. 17. PHOTO FROM...
Bayan Muna Party-List Rep. Carlos Zarate slammed the Commission on Elections’ (Comelec) “Oplan Baklas” which sees the removal of posted campaign materials not compliant with the poll body's regulations. Bayan Muna Rep.Carlos Isagani Zarate (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) “Nakita natin kung...
Despite criticisms at its “Oplan Baklas”, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has stood firm and insisted that it has to regulate election propaganda “to level the playing field.” Comelec Spokesperson James B. Jimenez said that the need to regulate even just the size of propaganda...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Spokesperson James B. Jimenez has recommended to critics of the poll body’s “Oplan Baklas” to file a complaint if they have a problem with it. Recently, the Comelec has launched “Oplan Baklas” wherein the poll body takes down campaign posters that are...
Partido Demokratiko Sosyalista ng Pilipinas (PDSP) presidential candidate and ex-defense secretary Norberto Gonzalez is betting on young voters to help turn the tide in his favor come the May 9, 2022 elections. Presidential candidate Norberto Gonzales (Manny Llanes/MANILA BULLETIN) "Umaasa po ako,...
A seafarer posing as a cop was arrested by police after robbing three people in Taguig City on Thursday, Feb. 17. Southern Police District director Brig. Gen. Jimili Macaraeg said the suspect, identified as Jayson Landrito, 23, of Barangay Palingon, Taguig, was also found in possession of a...
After 10 days of going around provinces in Luzon and Visayas, Vice President Leni Robredo is back in her Quezon City office to give a glimpse of the assorted presents she received from supporters on the campaign trail. Vice President Leni Robredo shows a pink bag with an image of her via Facebook...
Former House Speaker and Taguig-Pateros 1st District Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano says that he is running for senate independently so that he can be more critical of presidential candidates in the upcoming 2022 elections. Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) “Pag tumakbo kasi tayong...
Presidential candidate Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson and his running mate Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Thursday defended the presence of artists from popular noontime show “Eat Bulaga” during their campaign rallies. Panfilo 'Ping' Lacson Sr. (left) and Vicente 'Tito' Sotto III...
Senatorial candidate and former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque says that he would file a bill legalizing same-sex marriage should he be elected in the May 2022 polls. Harry Roque (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) “Pabor po ako diyan dahil hindi po puwede manghimasok ang estado pagdating sa isyu...
