The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has issued a show cause order against Nueva Ecija gubernatorial candidate Virgilio Bote to ask him to explain the remarks he made about a supposedly ailing poll bet in the province last April 3. Commission on Elections This show cause order was issued by the...
Panfilo "Ping" Lacson (Facebook) Former senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson is prodding the Philippine National Police (PNP) to swiftly temper the public's fear regarding kidnap-for-ransom (KFR) incidents. Lacson, an administration Senate bet...
Mayor Abby Binay Makati City Mayor and senatorial bet Abby Binay urged the national government to invest more on the professional development of teachers through programs that will enhance their education and training. “Siguraduhin nating magaling magturo ang ating mga guro at kaya nilang...
Diana Dayao When Diana Dayao sat down for a TV interview on "Its Showtime," she thought she was sharing a personal chapter of her life—a story of three engagements that never led to marriage. What was meant to be an anecdotal segment about relationships turned into a powerful moment that peeled...
Lawyer Christian Sia (Screenshot from Facebook) A nominee of Bagong Henerasyon (BH) Party-list is prodding the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) to initiate disciplinary proceedings against lawyer Christian “Ian” Sia, a congressional...
Las Piñas City lone district Rep. Camille Villar (Rep. Villar’s office) Senate hopeful Las Piñas City lone district Rep. Camille Villar is calling for improved mental health access and therapist services not only in schools but also in...
Benhur Abalos (center) and members of the League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP)-Laguna Chapter (Contributed photo) Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial candidate Benhur Abalos has gained another boost to his campaign with...
(Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) Trabaho Party-list recognized the resilience and heroism of Filipino workers on the occasion of the Day of Valor on Wednesday, April 9. The group, which is vying for seats in the House of Representatives in...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has ordered 2nd District Representative Ruwel Peter Gonzaga to explain the unwarranted sexual remarks he during one of his campaign activity. Gonzaga, who is running as a provincial governor in the province of Davao de Oro, was heard making lewd sexual...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has called out Manila councilor candidate Mocha Uson over her "sexually suggestive" campaign jingle. In a letter to Uson, Sonia Bea Wee-Lozada, head of the Comelec Task Force SAFE, said that while political campaigns often aim to capture attention and engage...
Mayor Vico Sotto With the May midterm elections fast approaching, many are still wondering why incumbent Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto has fewer campaign materials than other candidates gunning for a seat in the city's local government. His answer: He's doing his part against "Money Politics." On...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go said he welcomes the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation’s (PhilHealth) target to raise its hospital bill coverage to 18 percent by 2025 and 28 percent by 2028. Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go However, Go, chairman of the Senate Committee on Health and...
