Bongbong Marcos: “I have nowhere else to go. I cannot go anywhere. I will not change parties.” BONGBONG MARCOS — The presidential aspirant said that he would run for president in the 2022 elections even after Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte’s recent political moves. Mayor Sara withdrew her certificate of candidacy (COC) for reelection as … Read more
Dela Rosa: “Ayaw kong bigyan ng sama ng loob si Pangulong Duterte” BATO DELA ROSA — Here’s what the incumbent senator said about Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte’s decision to run for a national position. Cusi-led PDP-Laban standard-bearer Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa reiterated on Thursday that he’s willing to give way in case Mayor … Read more
COMELEC will organize “hybrid debates” for the 2022 elections. COMELEC — The Commission on Elections announced on Thursday that the poll body will organize “hybrid debates” for the 2022 elections. The “hybrid debates” will consist of 1 primary and 3 presidential debates, as well as 3 vice-presidential debates. COMELEC Spokesperson James Jimenez said at a … Read more
Harry Roque: “Kung tatanggapin niya po ako, nais ko pong tumakbo kasama niya.” HARRY ROQUE — The Presidential spokesperson said that he’s reaching out to Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte about his possible candidacy for senator in the 2022 elections. The Palace spokesman said during the Presidential press briefing Thursday that he has always maintained … Read more
Manny Pacquiao will spring a “last surprise” before November 15, according to Salceda. Albay 2nd District Representative Joey Salceda said that Senator Manny Pacquiao will spring a “last surprise” before November 15, the deadline for candidate substitution. Salceda’s statement came after Senator Pacquiao met with President Rodrigo Duterte in Malacañang, ending months of bickering. He … Read more
Vilma Santos gave advice to artists who will run in the 2022 elections. VILMA SANTOS — The veteran actress and politician recently gave advice to artists who will run for any government position in the 2022 elections. Vilma reminded in an interview with Cinema News that her showbiz colleagues must be ready to serve the … Read more
COMELEC may ban selfies and handshakes in the 2022 elections. COMELEC — The Commission on Elections may ban “selfies” and forms of physical contact such as handshakes and hugs in the 2022 elections. The poll body revealed last November 10 that voting hours during the May 2022 national and local elections will be extended from … Read more
Political aspirants with canceled COC were not eligible for substitution, according to COMELEC. COMELEC — The Commission on Elections said that political aspirants whose certificate of candidacy (COC) has been canceled were not eligible for substitution. In an online press briefing last November 10, COMELEC Spokesperson James Jimenez said that political aspirants whose COC has … Read more
Sara Duterte’s decision “will most certainly affect the political landscape”, according to Alfonso Cusi. Here’s what Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi said about Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte’s decision to run for a national position in the 2022 elections. In a statement, PDP-Laban faction president Cusi said that the party watched with keen interest the developments … Read more
The COMELEC will come up with a set of rules for conducting in-person political campaigns COMELEC — The Commission on Elections on Wednesday said that they will come up with a set of rules for conducting in-person political campaigns. In an interview on GMA’s Unang Balita on Wednesday, COMELEC Spokesperson James Jimenez said that the … Read more