Duterte vows orderly, clean, honest elections on May 9

Daphne Galvez 05/03/2022

MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday assured the public of an “orderly, clean, and honest elections” on May 9. In his taped public address, Duterte said he urges the government to be “conscious” of this…

Fill out ballots in 5 minutes or less, Comelec tells voters

Donna Pazzibugan, Ronnel Domingo 05/03/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Commissioner George Garcia of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) urges voters to bring with them their guide list of chosen candidates to hasten the voting process on May 9. Garcia said on Monday that voters should…

Bongbong Marcos to supporters: ‘Resist agitation’ amid ‘election fever’

Daniza Fernandez 05/02/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Former senator and presidential candidate Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. asked his supporters on Sunday to exercise restraint, especially when faced by supporters of his rivals. Marcos said that “divisive effects to harm one another”…

Moro fighters to Bongbong: ’70s massacres remain fresh

Ryan Rosauro 05/02/2022

KADIGASAN, Special Geographic Area, Bangsamoro, Philippines — Launching his vice-presidential bid in 2016, then Sen. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. hearkened back to his father’s era, describing it as “a time when the Philippines was seen as a bright…

For GoldmanSachs, BBM about continuity, Leni means big shift

Ronnel Domingo 04/30/2022

Presidential aspirant Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. (BBM)’s plans for the country’s economic future appears to be a continuation of Duterte policies in general and pointing to more expenses and minimal debt management, according to GoldmanSachs. In contrast,…

Robredo to Marcos: Let’s debate; his spox declines

Marlon Ramos, Nestor Corrales 04/30/2022

CALAMBA CITY, Laguna — Come face me, mano a mano. With just 10 days left before the May 9 general elections, Vice President Leni Robredo on Friday issued her strongest challenge yet to her main rival for…

Marcos spox cries ‘censorship, interference’ after FB suspends his account

Neil Arwin Mercado 04/26/2022

MANILA, Philippines — The Facebook account of Atty. Vic Rodriguez, the spokesperson of presidential candidate Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., was temporarily suspended, a move that he claimed was a form of “censorship” and an “interference on a…

‘Criminal’ to pay P15 million to debate organizer

Donna Pazzibugan 04/25/2022

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is investigating the possible criminal liability of its executives involved in an allegedly “grossly disadvantageous” deal with Impact Hub Manila, the private firm tapped to organize the presidential and vice presidential…

Partido Federal faction shifts support from Isko Moreno to Robredo

Zacarian Sarao 04/25/2022

MANILA, Philippines — A faction of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP), which earlier endorsed the bid for the presidency of Manila Mayor Isko Moreno has switched its support and is now endorsing the bid of Vice…

San Remigio, Cebu mayor supports Leni, too

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/24/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The incumbent mayor of San Remigio town in northern Cebu is also supporting the presidency of Leni Robredo. San Remigio Mayor Mariano Martinez is the newest addition to the list of local chief…

No local politicians, but Bataan residents raise Leni-Kiko’s hands

Krixia Subingsubing 04/20/2022

BALANGA, Bataan, Philippines — Vice President Leni Robredo knew very well she was entering enemy territory when she, as a presidential candidate, stepped into Bataan province on Tuesday. Not only did she lose in this province in…

Weeks before polls, Marcos pushes for ‘vote protection’

Neil Arwin Mercado 04/19/2022

CEBU CITY, Cebu, Philippines — With the campaign season reaching its final stretch, presidential candidate Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. called for “vote protection,” saying that he could not take his lead in pre-election surveys for granted. Marcos…

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