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Senator Risa Hontiveros, the incoming opposition leader, vowed on Monday, June 27, to continue advocating for the protection of the country’s democratic institutions as she warned “people who bear false information” that the fight for the truth will be pursued.

Three days before she steps down from office, outgoing Vice President Leni Robredo on Monday, June 27, passed the torch to Senator Risa Hontiveros as the opposition’s new de facto leader after being the lone candidate from their slate to win in the May 2022 elections.

Mariel Rodriguez is one proud wife!

Action star and newly-elected senator Robin Padilla recently shared the influence of his former reel partner Kris Aquino in him getting a huge number of votes during the recent election.

CEBU CITY — Defeated senatorial candidate Francis Leo Marcos fulfilled his pre-election promise of organizing charity events here.

At least three senators are eyeing to be the next Senate President of the incoming 19th Congress, Senator-elect Alan Peter Cayetano revealed Wednesday, May 18.

Senator-elect Mark Villar on Wednesday, May 18, urged the Filipino people to unite so that the country can move forward as one nation while facing various challenges, including the devastating effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Actor-turned-politician Robin Padilla, who was proclaimed senator-elect, Wednesday, elicited cheers, closing his speech with a line culled from the Eric Clapton classic, “Wonderful Tonight:” “It’s late in the evening, I feel wonderful tonight…”

Senator-elect Francis Joseph “Chiz” Escudero appealed to Filipinos Wednesday, May 18, to forget their political biases in the recent elections and start working with each other for the betterment of the country.

Newly-proclaimed Senator Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri revealed Wednesday, May 18, that he joined a bloc in the Senate that will try to form a supermajority and help the next administration pass laws that are deemed necessary to move forward from the Covid-19 pandemic.

There were 14 remaining certificates of canvass (COC) that have yet to be counted by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for the senatorial and partylist races, an official disclosed Monday, May 16.

Former Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief and senatorial candidate Guillermo Eleazar thanked the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) for endorsing his candidacy, saying it will push him inside the winning circle along with the outpouring of support from volunteers around the country when the elections are held on Monday, May 9.

A former House leader is prodding senators to prioritize the passage of there version of the Covid-19 Unemployment Reduction Economic Stimulus or CURES bill.

(In celebration of Women’s Month, Manila Bulletin is publishing stories featuring women who have made outstanding contributions to the country or to their communities.)

Former House Speaker Alan Peter Cayateno–through the help of his witty supporters–became somewhat viral on social media Monday, Feb. 14, on the occasion of Valentine’s Day.

Senatorial candidate Herbert Bautista refuses to “chill out” despite getting to within striking distance of the so-called “winners’ circle” in the Senate race before the campaign period even began.

Senator Risa Hontiveros vowed to continue to fight corruption and push for a “healthy buhay at hanapbuhay” as she officially launched on Wednesday, Feb. 9, her senatorial campaign through a proclamation rally in Bacacay, Albay.

House Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda’s bid for a Senate comeback has officially begun following the launch of her campaign in her home province of Antique on Tuesday, Feb. 8.