Manila Mayor Isko Moreno on Senator Bong Go’s withdrawal from the presidential bid: “Malaking sakripisyo ‘yun sa kanya.” ISKO MORENO — Here’s what the presidential aspirant said after Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go formally withdrew his candidacy for president in the 2022 elections. Moreno said that he hoped Go will find peace following the withdrawal … Read more
Senator Bong Go formally withdrew his candidacy for president in the 2022 elections. BONG GO — The incumbent senator formally withdrew his certificate of candidacy (COC) for president in the 2022 elections. On Tuesday, Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go formally withdrew his candidacy for president at the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) office. Onboard a taxi, … Read more
Sara Duterte has endorsed the senatorial bids of President Duterte and 6 others for the 2022 elections. SARA DUTERTE — On Tuesday, the Lakas-CMD chairperson and vice-presidential aspirant has endorsed the senatorial bids of President Rodrigo Duterte and 6 others for the 2022 elections. Mayor Sara named six senatorial candidates who will get her support … Read more
President Duterte urged COMELEC to issue rules on public events. PRESIDENT DUTERTE — The Philippine President has called on COMELEC (Commission on Elections) to come up with the necessary rules and regulations on public events. This, as the President expressed worry about a possible surge of coronavirus cases because of the lack of physical distancing … Read more
Senator Bong Go: ”Ako po’y nag-aantay po kay Pangulong Duterte kung sino po yung susuportahan niya.” BONG GO — The senator said that President Rodrigo Duterte has yet to make a decision on who to support in the upcoming 2022 elections. Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go denied that the President has already chosen Manila Mayor … Read more
President Duterte: “My government also sought to broaden democratic participation through federalism, but …” PRESIDENT DUTERTE — The Philippine President has accepted the defeat of his push to “federalize” the country on Friday, December 10, before an international audience. In his intervention during the virtual Summit for Democracy hosted by the United States (US), the … Read more
Senator Bong Go: “Bakit tayo nagmamadali? Sinong nagmamadali? Iilan lang po ang nagmamadali.” BONG GO — On Friday, the senator said that he saw no need to rush his official withdrawal from the 2022 presidential race. Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go said that he first wanted his supporters to understand why he will no longer … Read more
Salvador Panelo was encouraging voters to vote for a leader like President Duterte. SALVADOR PANELO — The President’s former chief legal counsel was encouraging voters to vote for a leader like President Rodrigo Duterte. In a radio interview posted on Facebook, Panelo was encouraging voters to scrutinize the track record of political candidates and to … Read more
Lapu-Lapu mayor: “I am in favor of that — there is no more hyphen.” LAPULAPU — On Tuesday, Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan said that he’s pushing for the city to be renamed. This, after President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the revision in the rendering of the first Filipino hero’s name from “Lapu-Lapu” to … Read more
Senator Bong Go lauded President Duterte for putting a price cap on more drugs and medicines. BONG GO — Here’s what the senator said after President Rodrigo Duterte signed an executive order putting a price cap on more drugs and medicines. The President had earlier signed Executive Order No. 155 which provided for price regulation … Read more