How would the possible conduct of granular lockdowns in different locations all over the country affect voting during the May 2022 national elections? Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque has an idea of how that might go down. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque speaks during a virtual press...
Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso will run for president in the May 2022 national elections, Manila Public Information Office chief Julius Leonen confirmed to Manila Bulletin Tuesday night. Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso will announce his decision in his stronghold in Baseco, Tondo on Wednesday,...
Opposition coalition group 1Sambayan has clarified that they are still screening their “Pambato” in next year’s presidential elections as they wind up with their “Pulso ng 1Sambayan”, an internal survey from among its members to determine the candidates they will officially support....
Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV gave Vice President Leni Robredo a not-so-subtle nudge on Tuesday, Sept. 21, to finally decide on whether or not to run for president in the May 2022 national elections. Senator Antonio Trillanes IV (File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) At the same time, Trillanes tried...
Vice President Leni Robredo highlighted the high cost of silence among Filipinos on the 49th anniversary of the declaration of martial law by the late strongman President Ferdinand Marcos. Screenshot_20210903-155656_Chrome For those who lived through it, Marcos's declaration of military rule on...
A possible reconciliation between the two warring factions in the Partido ng Demokratikong Pilipino-Laban (PDP-Laban) is already unlikely, as the other camp is already “sounding like the opposition,” an official allied with the camp of Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi said on Monday. Melvin...
A party official of a faction in the Partido ng Demokratikong Pilipino-Laban (PDP-Laban) said there are no formal talks on the candidacy of former Senator Bongbong Marcos yet, whether formal or informal. PDP-Laban Secretary General Melvin Matibag, who is part of the faction led by Energy Secretary...
"Life is a mystery, kaya walang impossible." This is what veteran showbiz scribe and talent manager Lolit Solis said about boxing champ Senator Manny Pacquiao's decision to run for president in 2022. "Bongga si Champ Manny Pacquiao , Salve. Tatakbo na siyang kandidato for President, at daklarado...
A Chinese "expert" on the South China Sea has predicted that the Philippines will suffer a “huge loss of investments” from China if it elects a new leader who is closely identified with the United States. National Institute for South China Sea Studies (via NISCSS website) According to Chen...
The two factions within the Partido ng Demokratikong Pilipino-Laban (PDP-Laban) have each expressed confidence that the Commission on Elections (Comelec) will rule fairly on the legitimacy issues hounding the ruling political party as they each battle for recognition ahead of the May 2022 national...
Malacañang is not bothered by Senator Manny Pacquiao's decision to run for president in the 2022 elections, saying it is the renowned boxer's right to seek the highest position in government. Senator Manny Pacquiao (AFP) Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque made the statement after Pacquiao's...
Senator Manny Pacquiao remains part of the ongoing selection process of opposition coalition 1Sambayan, convenor Etta Rosales clarified on Monday, Sept. 20. Senator Manny Pacquiao strikes a victory pose following his acceptance of PDP-Laban's nomination to become the party's Palace bet in the May...
