Vice President Leni Robredo chose not to dwell on "external decisions" such as the possibility of facing Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio in the presidential race, saying her only focus is her own bid. PINK, WARM WELCOME -- Presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo was welcomed by her...
Kontra Daya The appointment of lawyer Rey Bulay as commissioner of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has drawn mixed reaction from poll watchdogs. Kontra Daya convenor Danilo Arao questioned the decision of President Duterte to appoint Bulay. “In the past, Duterte appointed Rey Bulay as PCGG...
Presidential aspirant and Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso will prioritize investments to ensure the bright future of the youth if he is elected as president in the May 2022 elections. (Photo by Ali Vicoy / MANILA BULLETIN) “Kung ang kabataan ang pag-asa at kinabukasan ng bayan,...
The camps of Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio and former senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. are reportedly locked in earnest yet frantic discussions over a possible partnership that could result in a powerhouse team for the May 2022 elections. And this would definitely include a...
The Partido ng Demokratikong Pilipino-Laban (PDP-Laban) faction led by Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi on Friday said it is exploring the possibility of fielding a Senator Christopher “Bong” Go and President Duterte tandem in the May 2022 elections. The Duterte-backed PDP-Laban Cusi wing said it...
Presidential aspirant and Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) standard-bearer Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr. said that restoring the trust and confidence of the Filipino people in the government will be his priority when he is elected President of the country in next year's national election. The...
Former Vice President and senatorial aspirant Jejomar Binay continues to rise in the ranks of preferred "senatoriables" in the recent national survey conducted by the Social Weather Stations (SWS). Binay ranked 6-7 in the survey conducted by SWS for the month of October, a huge jump from rank 17...
Comelec/MB The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Friday, Nov. 12, that it already issued summons to presidential aspirant Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. with regards to the petition filed to cancel his certificate of candidacy (COC). "Summons was issued yesterday, and is expected to be...
Senator Panfilo "Ping" M. Lacson on Thursday Nov. 12 questions the seeming harassment of his and Senate President Vicente "Tito" C. Sotto III's supporters by policemen in the City of Manila. Lacson cited information that Manila Police District (MPD) personnel told tricycle drivers and residents...
As the approach of Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio into the national election scene looms, it begs the question: can the presidential daughter substitute for the aforementioned "placeholders" of Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) of former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo who filed...
Malacañang confirmed on Thursday night, Nov. 11 the nomination of lawyer Rey Bulay as Commission on Elections (Comelec) commissioner. Malacañang Palace (Photo from PNA) "We confirm that President Rodrigo Roa Duterte signed the nomination of Atty. Rey E. Bulay as commissioner of the Commission...
As far as the administrative process of the petition seeking the cancellation of the certificate of candidacy (COC) of presidential aspirant Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is concerned, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Thursday, Nov. 11 it will take two or three weeks to be handled....
