Netizens poked fun at candidacy of Senator Bato #LetBatoLeadBatoBatoPick – The Twitter hashtag trended on the micro-blogging site right after Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa filed his COC for president. In a dramatic turn of events, the former PNP chief-turned-senator earlier filed his Certificate of Candidacy as he vies for the highest position in the … Read more
COMELEC on “special treatment” to Cusi-led PDP-Laban during the COC filing. COMELEC – The Commission on Elections pushed back on criticisms that the poll body gave preferential treatment to Cusi-led PDP-Laban when its senatorial aspirants filed their certificates of candidacy (COC) last October 8. On Friday, President Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go … Read more
Nancy Binay to Comelec: “Do you really have to give special preference to the PDP-Cusi Wing?” NANCY BINAY – The incumbent senator lambasted the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for special treatment to PDP-Laban. The Partido Demokratiko Pilipino–Lakas ng Bayan or PDP–Laban is a center-left to left-wing political party founded in 1982. It has been the … Read more
A device that can be used to send local SMS blasts was being sold online, according to a telco official. On Friday, a telco official said that a device that can be used to send location-based SMS blasts while bypassing carriers was being sold online. Manny Estrada, the head of Globe Telecom’s Technology and Strategy … Read more
Chito Gascon, chairman of CHR, dies CHITO GASCON – The chairman of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) passed away, earlier today, October 9. It was confirmed by his brother Miguel who took to the social networking site, Facebook to share the sad news. “Sa dami mong laban, sa COVID pa tayo na talo! Love … Read more
Harry Roque was set to continue serving as a Presidential spokesperson. HARRY ROQUE — The Presidential spokesperson was set to continue serving as President Rodrigo Duterte’s mouthpiece after backing out of his senatorial bid in 2022. Roque reiterated in a text message to reporters Friday evening that he will only run for senator in the … Read more
The substitution option for candidates cannot be removed, according to COMELEC. COMELEC — A Commission on Elections official maintained that the substitution option for candidates can’t be removed and that there’s nothing wrong with it. On Friday, COMELEC Commissioner Rowena Guanzon told CNN Philippines’ The Final Word that the substitution option for candidates was “already … Read more
Rescuers Save Male Thief Who Got Stuck on Victim’s House After Attempted Robbery OTON, ILOILO – A male thief has sought help after his leg got stuck at the steel fence of his victim’s house during attempted robbery. Robbery has been very rampant in different countries all around the world. Most suspects have no choice … Read more
Richard Gordon filed his COC for Senate reelection RICHARD GORDON — The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee chairman filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) to seek another term in the Senate. Running under the Bagumbayan-VNP party, the senator, through his representative, formalized his bid on the last day of filing of certificates of candidacy before the … Read more
Here are the 5 senatorial candidates under the slate of VP Leni Robredo LENI ROBREDO – The incumbent vice president named the five (5) senatorial aspirants under her slate. According to the presidential candidate, she was given “free rein” by opposition coalition 1Sambayan to choose senatoriables under her slate. Robredo revealed the names of her … Read more