Nancy Binay: “Sadly, it is like saying that our martyrs and heroes are no longer worth our money” NANCY BINAY – The senator did not like the decision made by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to change the design of the 1,000 peso bill. Recently, the BSP announced a new design of P1,000 replacing … Read more
The BSP defended the new design for the P1,000 polymer banknote. BSP — Following the release of the new design for the P1,000 polymer banknote, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas recently clarified that the P1,000 banknote featuring the Philippine heroes will continue to be in circulation. On Monday evening, BSP Governor Benjamin Diokno defended the … Read more
COMELEC spokesperson responded to critics of the new rule on political candidates’ YouTube verification. COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS — COMELEC Spokesperson James Jimenez recently responded to critics of the new rule on political candidates’ YouTube verification. On Monday, Jimenez hit critics of the newly-announced rule asking political candidates to verify their official YouTube channels for the … Read more
Here’s the reaction of VP Leni Robredo on Beatrice Gomez’s top 5 finish in Miss Universe 2021 LENI ROBREDO – The presidential aspirant and incumbent vice president reacted to the Top 5 finish of the country’s bet in Miss Universe 2021, Beatrice Luigi Gomez. It was just recently when Harnaaz Sandhu of India was crowned … Read more
COMELEC’s move to verify political candidates’ YouTube channels was a “much-needed and welcome move”, according to Senator Ping Lacson. PING LACSON — Here’s what the presidential aspirant and incumbent senator said about the Commission on Elections’ move to verify political candidates’ YouTube channels. On Monday, Senator Panfilo Lacson said that COMELEC’s move to verify the … Read more
The COMELEC will work with Twitter and Facebook for the verification of political candidates’ accounts. COMELEC — The Commission on Elections will work with social media platforms Twitter and Facebook for the verification of political candidates’ accounts. COMELEC Spokesperson James Jimenez confirmed this after he announced over the weekend that the Commission on Elections will … Read more
Manila Mayor Isko Moreno appealed to BSP to reconsider the new design for P1,000 banknote. ISKO MORENO — On Monday, the presidential aspirant and incumbent Manila mayor appealed to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to reconsider the new design for the P1,000 banknote. Moreno said in an ambush interview with reporters that he has … Read more
Darryl Yap defends husband of Toni Gonzaga, fellow director Paul Soriano DARRYL YAP – The popular director defended Paul Soriano, the husband of Toni Gonzaga against bashers after being criticized for supporting presidential candidate, former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. It was on December 10 when Soriano joined the BBM-SARA caravan in Laguna. Apparently, he … Read more
COMELEC will verify the YouTube channels of political candidates. COMELEC — The Commission on Elections said that it will coordinate with YouTube in order to verify the official channels of political candidates in the platform. COMELEC Spokesperson James Jimenez tweeted that they’ll be working with YouTube to add a verified badge for official candidates that … Read more
COMELEC expanded the rules on online campaigning. COMELEC — The Commission on Elections has expanded the rules on online campaigning amidst the continued influence of social media. Last November 18, the poll body released Resolution No. 10730 or the Rules and Regulations implementing the “Fair Elections Act” (Republic Act 9006) indicating instructions that should be … Read more