Chel Diokno said that “placeholders” should be declared as nuisance candidates in elections. CHEL DIOKNO — The senatorial aspirant said that “placeholders” should be declared as nuisance candidates in order to avoid candidate substitution due to withdrawal later on. Diokno was asked in an INQside Look interview if he favored removing withdrawal as an allowable … Read more
President Duterte ruled out a coalition with Lakas-CMD. PRESIDENT RODRIGO DUTERTE — The incumbent Philippine President ruled out a coalition with Lakas-CMD because of this reason. In a speech to local leaders in Oriental Mindoro last November 18, but aired only on state-run channels last November 19, the President said that the reason why he … Read more
Isko Moreno said that presidential aspirants who used illegal drugs may become a drug lord. ISKO MORENO — The presidential aspirant and incumbent Manila mayor said that presidential aspirants who used illegal drugs may become a drug lord. On Friday, Moreno said that presidential aspirants who used illegal drugs may end up being a drug … Read more
President Duterte publicly endorsed Senator Bong Go as his presidential bet for the 2022 elections. PRESIDENT RODRIGO DUTERTE — The Philippine President publicly endorsed Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go as his presidential bet for the 2022 elections. The President made the pronouncement during the joint National Task Force – Regional Task Force to End Local … Read more
COMELEC will lend social media channels for candidates’ “e-rallies”. COMELEC — The Commission on Elections said that it will provide a platform for national candidates to conduct “e-rallies” or virtual meetings through livestreams on the agency’s official social media channels. Under its implementing rules and regulations for the campaign period, the COMELEC said that political … Read more
COMELEC released the IRR for in-person campaigning and “e-rallies” for the 2022 elections. COMELEC — The Commission on Elections officially released the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) for in-person campaigning and “e-rallies” for the 2022 elections. On Thursday, the poll body released the IRR for the 2022 elections that paved the way for the holding … Read more
Bong Go calls Duterte the “best president” and he “never dreamed” of succeeding him BONG GO – The incumbent senator said he “never dreamed” of replacing President Rodrigo Duterte, who he called the “best president ever.” Go, the longtime aide of Duterte will run for the highest position in the coming elections under the Pederalismo … Read more
Leni Robredo said that the 2022 elections was “a matter of survival” for Filipinos. LENI ROBREDO — The presidential aspirant and incumbent Vice President said that the 2022 elections was “a matter of survival” for Filipinos. For Robredo, the 2022 elections were neither about her nor her competitors in the presidential race. Instead, it’s about … Read more
Chel Diokno said that he’s open to a public debate with President Duterte and other Senate bets. CHEL DIOKNO — The human rights lawyer and senatorial aspirant said that he’s open to a public debate with President Rodrigo Duterte and other fellow senatorial candidates in the 2022 elections. On Thursday, Diokno said on ANC’s “Rundown” … Read more
Lakas-CMD said that President Duterte didn’t blame the party for Sara Duterte’s decision to run for vice president. LAKAS-CMD — The Lakas – Christian Muslim Democrats said that President Rodrigo Duterte didn’t blame the party for Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte’s decision to run for vice president in the 2022 elections. On Wednesday, Lakas-CMD denied … Read more