Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi has insisted that Senator Christopher "Bong" Go should run for president in 2022 even as the latter already declined their party's endorsement. Senators Christopher 'Bong' Go (right) and Emmanuel 'Manny' Pacquiao (left) pose for a photo during a Senate plenary session....
The group of Senator Emmanuel 'Manny' Pacquiao in the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) has started coming up with its own senatorial slate for the 2022 elections, with a member saying they are listing "strong" and "winnable" contenders for the race. Sen. Manny Pacquiao...
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go turned down on Monday, August 30, his nomination as the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan's (PDP-Laban) presidential candidate for the 2022 national and local elections. Senator Christopher 'Bong' Go (Office of Sen. Go) In a letter addressed to Energy...
MANILA BULLETIN The Commission on Elections (Comelec) urged those who will file their certificates of candidacy (COC) for the 2022 national and local elections to limit their companions. Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez made the statement to ensure everyone's safety amid the coronavirus disease...
A medical worker walks on the aisle of the new isolation facility at the Eva Macapagal Terminal in Port Area, Manila on April 26, 2021, where mild to asymptomatic COVID-19 patients will be quarantined. (Photo by Ali Vicoy) In order for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients to cast their votes on...
Boxing icon and Senator Emmanuel Pacquiao said he has no decision yet on whether he would seek the presidency, vice presidency or quit politics. Manny Pacquiao (Wendell Alinea / MP Promotions) Asked during a CNN Philippines interview from his Los Angeles (USA) residence on Friday, August 27,...
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will help local governments in improving their capacity to provide high-quality public services, especially during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. ADB HQ In a statement, the Manila-based multilateral institution said Friday, Aug.27, that it has approved...
Senators on Thursday, Aug. 26, said they are banking on the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) to ensure that COVID-19 vaccines would be distributed equally to different regions in the Philippines once the government receives the 25 million doses of jabs that will arrive beginning September. Senate...
Should he run for president, Senator Richard Gordon said he would choose a "public health person" to be his vice president. Senator Richard Gordon (Henzberg Austria/Senate PRIB) "I'm looking for a public health person. We have to get out of COVID. And I will need somebody other than my secretary of...
"Eh 'di wow." Senator Risa Hontiveros has this to say Tuesday, August 24, following an announcement that President Duterte will seek the vice presidency in the 2022 elections. Senator Risa Hontiveros (Senate PRIB) Hontiveros said that while political parties have their respective processes for...
President Duterte could set an example for Filipino politicians in dynasties to continue their practice if he pursues his bid for vice presidency. Senator Richard Gordon addresses members of the media in an online briefing on August 24, 2021. (MANILA BULLETIN Screencapture) Senator Richard Gordon...
Senators Panfilo "Ping" Lacson and Vicente "Tito" Sotto III are not bothered by President Duterte's reported acceptance of PDP-Laban's nomination as its vice presidential candidate in the 2022 national and local elections. Senator Panfilo 'Ping' Lacson (right) and Senate President Vicente 'Tito'...
