Kabataan Party-list has one important piece of advice for young politicians this coming elections: Don’t let yourself get eaten by the system. The party-list’s first nominee, Renee Louise Co, called on her fellow citizens to strive to be independent, firm and self-critical as it is “about time for youngsters to school seniors on the need […]
Read MoreSenate President Francis Escudero has endorsed the 2025 Senate bid if former Senator Bam Aquino. Escudero made the endorsement after meeting Aquino in the Senate leader’s office.“Maraming salamat sa suporta at tiwala, Senate President Chiz Escudero. I’m thankful to have had the privilege of working with and learning from one of the best Senators of […]
Read MoreACT CIS party-list Representative Erwin Tulfo said he would file a measure to institutionalize a pension system for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). In a statement on Sunday, Tulfo said the pension system will allow OFWs to “enjoy benefits upon their retirement from working abroad.”* According* to Tulfo, under the measure, the OFW and the government […]
Read MoreCandidates for the mayoral race in Manila on Sunday hopped on vehicles and held motorcades to win the nod of voters, two days after the campaign period for the local elections started. Incumbent officials Mayor Honey Lacuna, Vice Mayor Yul Servo Nieto, 4th District Representative Edward Maceda and 6th District Representative Benny Abante went around […]
Read MoreOver 2% of candidates vying for local positions in Eleksyon 2025 are running unopposedAccording to data from GMA Integrated News Research, 1,068 candidates for local positions are unchallenged. This accounts for 2.58% of the total 41,342 candidates in the local elections. Among them, 51 candidates for district representative seats are running unopposed, making up 20.08% […]
Read MoreFormer Vice President Leni Robredo on Friday started her campaign for Naga City mayor with a vow to uphold people-centered governance at the local level should she be elected into office. Robredo and the rest of “An Bagong Team Naga” made rounds in Naga City People’s Mall in the morning. The former vice president said […]
Read MoreFormer Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Thursday denied that his camp is in talks with President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas over a potential inclusion in its senatorial slate. “There have been no discussions between my camp and Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas. Our campaign remains independent and focused on our core […]
Read MorePresidential sister and reelectionist Senator Imee Marcos announced Wednesday that she is officially leaving President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s senatorial ticket. In her statement, Imee cited the actions of the administration during the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte which are different from her ideals and principles. “[C]learly there were actions taken by the administration […]
Read MoreThe House of Representatives has granted travel clearance to Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte for his personal trip to 16 countries and Hong Kong, a special administrative region of China. Based on the travel clearance, a copy of which was secured by GMA News Online, issued by House Secretary General Reginald Velasco, Duterte will go […]
Read MorePalace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro on Sunday slammed those who were spreading “fake news” about a recently uploaded photo of First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, saying that they should present evidence that will prove whether it was edited or not. In a statement to Palace reporters, Castro was referring to a photo posted on […]
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