Novaliches Bishop Emeritus Teodoro C. Bacani Jr. has reminded voters in the coming elections to choose a leader “who constantly seeks the Lord’s guidance in his decisions.” Bishop Teodoro Bacani (Radio Veritas image) A good leader, the Church leader stressed, is someone who is prayerful, who...
Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula has asked voters to study the track record and platform of candidates in the May 2022 elections. Cardinal Jose Advincula (Ali Vicoy/MB) “We pray that there will be a deep assessment of the programs and platforms of every candidate, as well as their track...
The camp of presidential aspirant Senator Manny Pacquiao on Tuesday released a copy of his drug test results which showed him negative of any substances prohibited by the World Boxing Council (WBC). Pacquiao’s camp said the test conducted on the boxing icon turned politician was conducted by the...
Ruling party Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) may yet try to "convert" Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio into supporting her father's bet for the presidency. Former Senator Bongbong Marcos and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio (Photo from Mayor Inday Sara Duterte’s...
The Board of Canvassers (BOC) will not raise the hands of winning candidates in the May 2022 polls as part of the health and safety protocols. Comelec/MB In Resolution No. 10731, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said during proclamation of the winning candidates, the BOC "shall not physically...
Former senator and incumbent Sorsogon Governor Francis ”Chiz” Escudero on Tuesday vowed to refile the bill that would make it mandatory for all government officials and employees to sign a written permission or waiver in favor of the Office of the Ombudsman to look into their bank deposits here...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said other government agencies should also monitor possible health protocol violations during the public rallies of political aspirants in the May 2022 polls. Comelec/MB "Why is everyone being given a free pass? Isn't it we have other authorities that are...
President Duterte holds Ilocanos in high regard, contrary to a supposed "rumor" about him. President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang photo) The Chief Executive had this to say Monday, Nov. 22 as he led the inauguration of the completed projects at the General Santos City Airport. "Karamihan ng...
Presidential aspirant Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Monday said he would pick Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio as his vice president if he is given the chance. But Go, in a chance interview in General Santos City, said he has to abide by his political party’s decision. “Sa ngayon...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Monday said he is considering filing a bill that would mandate voters to select the presidential and vice presidential candidates in tandem during national elections. Gatchalian, who is seeking re-election in the upcoming May 2022 elections, said there is a need to...
Presidential aspirant Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Monday said he is willing to undergo a drug test after President Duterte claimed a presidential candidate is using cocaine. “Ako naman po willing magpa-drug test (I am willing to under drug test) anytime of the day. Anytime po kung...
Senate President Vicente C. Sotto III and Senator Panfilo M. Lacson today, Nov. 22 underwent an ‘’encompassing holistic drug test’’ at the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) to show that they are drug free as they prepare for the May 2022 national elections. The Lacson/Sotto...
