Pizarras eyes establishment of Agricultural HS in Bohol’s 1st district

CDN Digital 10/19/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Lawyer Jordan Pizarras will push for the establishment of Agricultural High Schools in key towns in the 1st district of Bohol to revolutionize farming practices and empower the farmers. Pizarras, who is seeking…

Dynasties in power: The unbroken cycle of political families in PH

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/13/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Political families, commonly understood as political dynasties, in the Philippines are not uncommon in Philippine politics. According to a 2013 journal of Ateneo de Manila University by Ronald Mendoza, Edsel Beja, Victor Venida,…

Rama: Duranos’ endorsement of Pam Baricuatro a huge plus for opposition

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/13/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former Cebu City mayor Michael Rama says that the Duranos’ support for Pamela “Pam” Baricuatro’s candidacy for governor is “a very positive development” for them. Duranos’ endorsement of Baricuatro a huge plus for…

‘I tried to convince him’: Durano on Magpale’s shift to Team Frasco

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/13/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Following Migs Magpale’s shift of alliance from the Duranos to Team Frasco, the chairman of his former party has something to say. “We are a free country in a democracy. So, para nako…

Filing of petitions vs. nuisance candidates extended to Oct. 16

Philippine News Agency 10/13/2024

MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has extended the deadline for the filing of petitions against nuisance candidates. In a notice posted on social media on Friday evening, the Comelec said the deadline was moved…

Why is Red Durano running for mayor in Poro, Camotes?

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/11/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The people’s cry was the reason why former Cebu 5th district representative Ramon “Red” Durano VI  decided to run as mayor in Poro town, Camotes in Cebu. On Friday, October 11, 2024, the…

Durano eyes comeback for congress in Cebu’s 5th district

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/11/2024

DANAO CITY, Philippines —Incumbent Danao City Mayor Thomas “Mix” Durano formally announced on Friday, October 11, 2024, his congressional bid in the 2025 midterm elections. This took place during a press conference called by the Durano-led Partido…

10,000 join prayer rally for dismissed Mandaue City Mayor Cortes

Mary Rose Sagarino 10/11/2024

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines —Around 10,000 supporters holding candles joined a prayer rally for dismissed Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes in front of the Mandaue City Hall on Friday evening, October 11, 2024. The Team Mandaue slate and…

Mandaue mayor’s race: Another ‘Jonas’ Cortes files COC

Mary Rose Sagarino 10/11/2024

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — Another “Jonas” Cortes has filed her Certificate of Candidacy (COC) for mayor in Mandaue City and she filed at the last minute of the filing of COCs on October 8. During her interview…

Baricuatro: ‘High’ poverty rate as reason for Cebu governor run

Pia Piquero 10/11/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Gubernatorial aspirant Pamela Baricuatro said that the ‘high incidence of poverty’ in Cebu province has motivated her to run for public office. She said she would want to “liberate” Cebu from its current…

Durano-led Bakud supports Pam Baricuatro’s gubernatorial bid

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/11/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Durano-led Barug Alang sa Kauswagan ug Demokrasya (Bakud) Party officially declared their support for Pam Baricuatro’s gubernatorial race in the 2025 elections. Partido Bakud’s standard bearer and incumbent vice mayor of Danao…

Rama: Only death can stop my 2025 candidacy

Pia Piquero 10/10/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Dismissed Cebu City Mayor and reelectionist Michael Rama said that only death could stop him from running for mayor in the 2025 midterm election. He said that no one, not even the recent…

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