One of the petitioners who filed a disqualification case against presidential candidate Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr wants the decision of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) First Division reversed. Copy of the motion "It is most respectfully prayed of this Honorable Former First Division of...
Former senator and incumbent Sorsogon Governor Francis “Chiz” Escudero has urged the Department of Health (DOH) to ensure that the promised financial aid for cancer patients are easily accessible to all who need it and are not diverted elsewhere. Escudero noted that it has been two years since...
Presidential candidate and labor leader Leodegario “Ka Leody” De Guzman has confirmed his attendance to Sonshine Media Network International's (SMNI) presidential debate, which will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 15. De Guzman’s confirmation means that he will get to face frotnrunning...
Aksyon Demokratiko Chairman Ernest Ramel said that their internal surveys showed that presidential candidate Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso was the "clear winner" in the Jan. 22 and 27 interviews with Jessica Soho and Boy Abunda, and the Feb. 4 Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP)...
Even when he was considered a fugitive from an administration bent on putting him behind bars, Partido Reporma presidential candidate Senator Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson recently told an anecdote that showed he was still respected, even beloved, by the authorities that were mandated to capture...
Presidential candidate Senator Panfilo M. Lacson has stressed that there is a correct way for the government to intervene in the lives of Filipinos – by boosting their capacity-building instead of passing regulations that only lead to stagnation. In front of over 2,600 enthusiastic supporters at...
Presidential aspirant and Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso is not bothered at all by the endorsements being received by his rivals and said the most important endorsement of all comes from the Filipino people. “Ang pinakamahalagang endorsement na gusto kong makuha ay si...
The Commission on Elections' (Comelec) regulations for in-person campaigning give an undue advantage to pro-administration candidates in the upcoming May 2022 elections, Makabayan party senatorial candidate Neri Colmenares reckoned. Makabayan party senatorial candidate Attorney Neri Colmenares...
Individuals who misrepresent their illnesses to secure benefits from the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. or PhilHealths should be punished, former senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito said. In a recent interview, Ejercito said reports of patients who connive with doctors and hospitals to give...
An official of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Sunday, Feb. 13, reminded voters to shade the oval before and not after the name of the candidate when they vote in the May 2022 polls. Comelec/MB Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez issued the reminder to counter the fake information...
To address possible concerns of teachers who will serve as poll workers in the upcoming 2022 national and local elections, the Department of Education (DepEd) assured that it continues to coordinate with the Commission on Elections (Comelec). (ALI VICOY / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) “I am sure...
Senatorial candidate and former Quezon City Mayor Herbert “Bistek” Bautista said he has found a “home” in the company of former senator and presidential candidate Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. and vice presidential aspirant Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio. But Bautista...