Will there be another last minute candidate substitution involving President Duterte in next year's polls? Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque says he can't say for sure either way. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque answers media questions during the virtual press briefing Thursday, Sept. 23....
Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson said Thursday, Sept. 23, that he and Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III are choosing not to mind their possible rivals and instead focus on presenting their platform for the country. Senate President VIcente 'Tito' Sotto III and Senator Panfilo Lacson (Senate...
The Partido ng Demokratikong Pilipino-Laban (PDP-Laban) faction led by Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi is not worried about the competition between their tandem in the May 2022 national elections and the group of Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno and Dr. Willie Ong. Melvin Matibag, secretary general of...
The Commission on Election (Comelec) is open to extend the voter registration period for just one week but after the filing of the certificates of candidacy (COC) from October 1 to 8. Instead of a one-month extension as some lawmakers are pushing, Commissioner Marlon Casquejo said the Comelec is...
President Rodrigo Duterte has officially signed the Certificate of Nomination and Acceptance (CONA) that would signify him as the official candidate for vice president of a Partido ng Demokratikong Pilipino-Laban (PDP-Laban) faction in the upcoming May 2022 national elections. Melvin Matibag, the...
Malacañang says Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso's decision to run for president in the 2022 elections was well within his rights. President Duterte and Manila Mayor Isko Moreno (Malacañang, Manila PIO file photos) Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque made the statement after...
A day after his official announcement that he is running for president in the 2022 elections, Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso told his critics who claimed he is rushing into the presidency that what is important are a public servant's track record and the trust reposed upon him by the...
Former Senator and Magdalo Group chairman Antonio Trillanes IV has called on Vice President Leni Robredo to immediately decide whether or not she is ready to represent the “real opposition” in the 2022 presidential race. Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV (File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN)...
Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV kept quiet the whole day Wednesday, Sept. 22, the day his fellow opposition figure Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso declared his bid for the presidency in May 2022. Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV (File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) However, the...
Cardiologist and social media personality Dr. Willie Ong said he did not plan to run for the 2022 national elections. Manila Mayor Francisco 'Isko Moreno' Domagoso (Left) and Dr. Willie Ong (Right) (Photo by Ali Vicoy / MANILA BULLETIN) Ong, 57, will be the running mate of Manila Mayor Francisco...
Twenty-three (23) senators have filed a bill that seeks a one month extension for the voter registration for the May 2022 national and local elections. All members, except for Sen. Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III, supported Senate Bill No. 2408 which the senators filed last Monday. It was sponsored in...
Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III welcomed Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso joining the 2022 presidential race. Senate President Vicente Sotto III, Senator Panfilo Lacson and former House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez (right) in a press briefing at The Ruins in Talisay City, Negros...
