Sinas says DRUG MONEY TO FUND ELECTIONS

Nestle L. Semilla 10/18/2018

Money from the illegal drugs trade is expected to flood the region to finance the campaign of some politicians seeking government posts in next year’s elections, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP). The director of the…

Morexette Marie B. Erram and Jessa Mae O. Sotto, Rosalie O. Abatayo 10/18/2018

CEBU City Mayor Tomas Osmeña has one wish for the province: Do not vote Gwendolyn Garcia into office. “Who wants a grafter for governor?” asked Osmeña — a remark Garcia chose to ignore telling reporters that she…

Bets and last day of filing COCs

10/18/2018

Formalizing the switch Vice Gov. Agnes Magpale formalizes her switch in positions with Gov. Hilario Davide III in the midterm elections as she submitted her certificate of candidacy for governor on Wednesday at the Commission on Elections…

‘Klasmit Boyet’ Cortes makes it a three-way fight for Cebu governor

Rosalie O. Abatayo and Zena V. Magto 10/18/2018

IT is neither an all-female showdown nor a two-corner bout for the gubernatorial post in Cebu province come the 2019 midterm elections. This developed after television personality Roliveth “Klasmit Boyet” Cortes managed to file his Certificate of…

Luigi bets on ‘New Mandauehanons’ in his reelection bid

Jessa Mae O. Sotto 10/18/2018

Mandaue City Mayor Gabriel Luis “Luigi” Quisumbing, who is running for reelection, is betting on the people of the “New Mandaue.” Quisumbing said in an interview on Wednesday said that these New Mandaue people would value more…

Solons file Rice Industry Development Act

Inquirer.net 10/18/2018

PROGRESSIVE lawmakers from the House of Representatives filed on Wednesday a “hardcore and uncompromising” bill seeking a comprehensive solution to the recurring food crisis in the country. The House Makabayan bloc composed of Anakpawis Rep. Ariel Casilao,…

Red Duterte vies for provincial board seat

Rosalie O. Abatayo 10/18/2018

A scion of the Cebuano side of the Duterte family will challenge the decades-long reign of the Durano clan in Cebu’s fifth district. Andrei “Red” Duterte, who claims to be a nephew of the president, filed his…

Lacson warns aspirants vs political insanity

Inquirer.net 10/17/2018

“CHOOSE between politics of service and politics of interest.” Senator Panfilo Lacson had this to say on Wednesday, the last day for the filing of certificates of candidacy (COC) for those running for local and national posts…

Talisay Mayor Gullas seeking to close his political career as congressman

John Michael Aroa 10/17/2018

Talisay City Mayor Eduardo Gullas Sr. would like to end his career as a congressman, a post that he held when he started his political career. Incumbent Rep. Gerald Anthony “Samsam” Gullas said this about his grandfather’s…

Despite age, Enrile wants ‘to join the fun,’ announces Senate run

Inquirer.net 10/16/2018

Former Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile will “join the fun” by running for senator in the 2019 midterm elections. “I want to join the fun,” the 95-year-old Enrile told INQUIRER.net in an interview over the phone on…

The sudden switch: Magpale to run for Cebu governor

Rosalie Abatayo 10/16/2018

It’s going to be an all-female showdown for governor in next year’s gubernatorial race in Cebu. Cebu Gov. Hilario “Junjun” Davide III on Tuesday (October 16) announced that he decided to give way to Vice Gov. Agnes…

Daughter slides down to give way to her father in Naga City

Zena Magto 10/16/2018

City of Naga Mayor Kristine Vanessa Chiong has decided to slide down to vice mayoral candidacy to give way to her father, former Mayor Valdemar Chiong. Valdemar said it was Kristine who offered that he run for…

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