President Duterte: “Mamili na kayo kung sinong Ilocano na leader ang ilagay ninyo doon.” PRESIDENT DUTERTE — The Philippine President told a crowd in Ilocos Sur that they can choose an Ilocano leader when his term ends. According to the President, there are only 3 or 4 Cabinet members who are Bisaya and the rest … Read more
Here’s the message of Kiko Pangilinan to candidates who skip debates KIKO PANGILINAN – The vice presidential candidate said that candidates who skip debates cannot be trusted. Pangilinan is gearing up for his candidacy as vice president. He’s running for the said position alongside Vice President Leni Robredo. They will go against the tandem of; former … Read more
Ara Mina has postponed plans of having a baby to focus on Dave Almarinez’s campaign. ARA MINA — The actress has postponed plans of having a baby in order to focus on her husband Dave Almarinez’s campaign. “E, madali na yun. Kasi mahirap din mangampanya na lobo ang tiyan,” the actress said. Ara and Dave … Read more
SolGen Calida: “The OSG, as its (Comelec’s) statutory counsel, has urged the Comelec to rescind the MOA within five days or until March 4.” OSG — The Office of the Solicitor General urged the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) to rescind the memorandum of agreement (MOA) between the poll body and Rappler on providing election-related information … Read more
Manila Mayor Isko Moreno: “There is no such thing as $15 million. It is prohibited by law.” ISKO MORENO — Manila Mayor Francisco Domagoso denied allegations that he received some USD 15 million from tech billionaire Bill Gates. Moreno made the statement during the CNN Philippines presidential debates after Jose Montemayor, who is also running … Read more
President Duterte: “We do not talk about politics either… it was between a father and daughter.” RODRIGO and SARA DUTERTE – The president and his daughter, vice-presidential candidate, do not often talk about politics. Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio is gearing up for the second-highest position in the government this coming May 9, 2022 elections. … Read more
President Duterte: “I would like to bide my time, I’m not in a hurry.” PRESIDENT DUTERTE — The Philippine President said that he’s still unsure whether or not he will support a presidential candidate. With less than 3 months left to go before the May 2022 elections, the President said that he preferred to stay … Read more
President Duterte has endorsed the senatorial bid of Loren Legarda PRESIDENT DUTERTE — The Philippine President has endorsed the senatorial bid of Deputy Speaker and Antique Representative Loren Legarda. The President said that the former senator had shown great involvement in public service even before she entered politics. According to the President, Legarda was able … Read more
The National Press Club has protested the partnership forged by COMELEC and Rappler. NPC — The National Press Club has protested the partnership forged by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) and Rappler, saying that it’s “unacceptable to most Filipinos.” On Thursday, COMELEC signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with Rappler in a bid to promote … Read more
PNP: “We demand the owner of the concerned Facebook page to immediately take down this picture and issue a public apology” PNP — On Wednesday, the Philippine National Police called out actor Mark Manicad for allegedly posting a photo of himself on social media in a police uniform while endorsing a presidential candidate. The PNP … Read more