College degree for presidential, senatorial bets? Pacquiao agrees

Inquirer.net 02/20/2019

MANILA, Philippines—Now that he is finishing a college degree, neophyte Senator Manny Pacquiao is in favor of making it a requirement for those who are gunning for the senatorial and presidential seat. “Sa akin, sang-ayon naman ako dun,” Pacquiao said in an…

Panelo named presidential spokesperson

Inquirer 10/12/2018

ROQUE REPLACEMENT President Duterte’s spokesperson, Harry Roque, was again the last to know. This time, he was not informed that he would be losing his job—news that flew to Manila on Thursday all the way from Bali,…

PRESIDENTIAL CONVERSATION

MAO BA? 09/11/2018

Speculations on what President Rodrigo Duterte will announce in his tete-a-tete with chief presidential legal counsel Salvador Panelo abounded online. Mayol Villazorda commented “Declared Revolutionary Government Now nah para mahuli mga pasaway nah Politico at Drug Lord,…

Only a presidential pardon can free Paco

Nestle L. Semilla 07/18/2018

FOURTEEN years after Francisco “Paco” Larrañaga was convicted of raping and killing the Chiong sisters, his family still hopes he will be granted clemency by the President of the Philippines. In an interview with radio DyLA, Margarita…

Some Lapu settlers voluntarily tear down homes

Futch A. Inso 06/11/2018

People living near the coastal area of Lapu-Lapu City have decided to voluntarily tear down their houses instead of letting the city to do the demolition. Mila Uy, head of the City’s Urban Poor Office, said they…

Presidential spokesperson outlines plans for Cebu

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 11/05/2017

NEWLY appointed Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque yesterday assured that he will be frequently visiting Cebu in his new stint. In his first press briefing outside Manila yesterday evening at the Grand Convention Center, Roque described Cebu as…

Palace to accredit bloggers in presidential coverage

Inquirer 08/09/2017

Communications Secretary Martin Andanar has signed an interim policy for accrediting bloggers to cover the events of President Rodrigo Duterte. Andanar signed on August 8 Department Order no. 15 entitled “Interim Social Media Practitioner Accreditation.” “In the…

Dureza: Duterte’s Martial Law different from that declared by Marcos

Edralyn L. Benedicto 05/24/2017

Presidential Peace Adviser Jesus Dureza has assured the public that the martial law declared by President Rodrigo Duterte is not intended to curtail freedom and rights of the Filipinos. Dureza, speaking before members of the Philippine Press…

Viable transport option

Editorial 05/22/2017

Will the proposed Light Railway Transit (LRT) system materialize in the six years of President Rodrigo Duterte’s term as promised by his Presidential Assistant to the Visayas Michael Dino? Dino said there is a company that is…

MAO BA?

Inquirer 05/10/2017

TOO EXPENSIVE A female customer at a photo shop asked the staff to remove the background in her ID photos. Upon learning that it would cost more to edit and print the photos again than take another…

Leni vows to work with president

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 04/27/2016

IF SHE becomes vice president, Rep. Ma. Leonor “Leni” Robredo promised to collaborate with whoever wins the presidency. “Part of the job description of a vice president is to have the same level of commitment to whoever…

Eight questions for the presidentiables

Malou Guanzon Apalisok 04/24/2016

My friend in social media, Cerwin Eviota, who does public relations work for Cebu City came out with an interesting post yesterday that I think, also pesters many voters who up to now have not yet made…

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