The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Wednesday, Feb. 16 that they brought up the issue of vote buying with providers of e-wallet systems and financial companies. (PIXABAY) "I think it's pretty self-evident that this is a very easy mode of doing vote buying," Comelec Spokesperson James...
Former Defense Secretary and senatorial candidate Gilbert “GIbo” Teodoro wants to promote the “buy local” campaign as a means to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) should he be elected into senate in the upcoming 2022 elections. Senatorial candidate Gilbert "Gibo" Teodoro...
After the dismal decision of the First Division of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for them, a group of petitioners on Tuesday, Feb. 15, filed a motion for reconsideration before the Comelec en Banc asking it to reverse the decision dismissing their disqualification petition against...
Disinformation and propaganda are playing part in the popularity of presidential candidate Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos among low-income groups, according to a lecturer at the De La Salle University (DLSU). (NOEL PABALATE / MANILA BULLETIN) Talking to ANC, Cleve Arguelles, lecturer at the DLSU's...
Amid the ongoing campaigns for the 2022 national and local elections, health reform advocate and former National Task Force (NTF) against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) special adviser Dr. Anthony “Tony” Leachon urged Filipinos to pick a leader who will make the country proud. (Unsplash) “We...
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...
Broadcaster Raffy Tulfo and former Senator Alan Peter Cayetano are leading the senatorial race based on a non-commissioned Pulse Asia survey conducted from Jan. 19 to 24. (Photo from Raffy Tulfo's Facebook page) Tulfo placed at the top of the senatorial race with 66.1 percent followed by Cayetano...
Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio emerged as the top pick among the vice-presidential candidates in the 2022 elections, based on a non-commissioned Pulse Asia survey conducted from Jan. 19 to 24. (NOEL PABALATE / MANILA BULLETIN) The survey results released by Pulse Asia on Sunday, Feb. 13,...
Former Senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. emerged as the top pick among the presidential candidates in the 2022 elections, based on a non-commissioned Pulse Asia survey conducted from Jan. 19 to 24. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) The survey results released by Pulse Asia on Sunday, Feb. 13,...
JOJO RINOZA / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN As the May elections drew near, a group of teachers and education workers reminded voters of the importance of including education in the platforms of candidates. “Education is a major national concern and plays a vital role in determining the future of...
Sen. Raffy Tulfo Senatorial candidate and broadcast journalist Raffy Tulfo promised to protect workers from abusive employers if he will be elected in the upcoming national and local elections. “Kapag ako po ay napunta sa Senado, I will come up with a legislation na this time patitikmin naman...
Rep. Lito Atienza2 Former Manila mayor and vice presidential candidate Lito Atienza urged Filipinos to choose the right leaders during the elections to carry out real change in the Philippines. “Mahirap ang bayan, mahirap ang Pilipino... alam niyo kung bakit? Dahil ang mga namumuno sa atin for...
