US to work with new Philippine president – spokesman
The US said it looks forward to working with the new Philippine president on crucial human rights and regional issues. US State Department spokesman Ned Price added last Monday’s elections …
Fanny Serrano dies at 72
According to social media postings of Filipino fashion designers, celebrity makeup artist and stylist Fanny Serrano has died at the age of 72. “GOOD BYE TITA FANNY SERRANO THANK YOU …
Honey Lacuna wins first female mayor of Manila
Manila Mayor-elect Honey Lacuna is very grateful to the Lord and her supporters, volunteer groups, members of the media, and vloggers for their help that resulted in her winning Monday’s …
Jinkee Pacquiao pens heartfelt message for husband Manny
Jinkee Pacquiao shared words of encouragement to her husband, presidential candidate, and Senator Manny Pacquiao. Jinkee uploaded images of the two of them a day after the national elections, “I’m …
Robin Padilla believes platform, not fame made him no.1 senator
With his imminent victory as a senator in Election 2022, action star Robin Padilla believes that the people support the platform he is promoting for federalism and amending the Constitution. …
Many celebrities win in 2022 elections
Many celebrities ran in the recent elections on Monday, May 9, 2022, and some of them are shining stars and can win government positions. A big surprise to many is …
Indian operating ‘5-6’ business arrested by BI
Bureau of Immigration (BI) agents arrested an Indian national for illegally engaging in a money-lending business in Cavite. BI Intelligence Division Chief Fortunato Manahan Jr. identified the Indian as Bahg …
Leni Robredo thanks supporters
Vice President Leni Robredo has not conceded, but she has issued a statement thanking volunteers and supporters who have joined her People’s Campaign, which she describes as a movement for …
Human Rights Watch calls on Marcos to end drug war, rights violations
On Tuesday, Human Rights Watch (HRW) urged presidential contender and former senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr to address alleged human rights violations in the Philippines, beginning with ending the Duterte …
Comelec junks appeals vs. BBM
On Tuesday, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) dismissed three appeals attempting to overturn the dismissal of disqualification cases brought against Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr in the presidential election of 2022. …
Comelec unlikely to extend voting hours
Groups called for an extension beyond 7 p.m. the election time this May 9 due to the failure of several vote-counting machines (VCMs) and power outages-case, it was equated by …
Couple arrested for vote buying in Cavite
Authorities arrested a couple caught buying votes in Naic, Cavite, police said Monday. According to Naic police chief Lt. Col. Resty Soriano, a concerned citizen called about the bribery of …
13-year-old accidentally shoots dead 6-year-old cousin
A six-year-old boy died after his 13-year-old cousin allegedly accidentally shot him while they were playing at their house in Umingan, Pangasinan. According to a report by Russel Simorio on …
Voters to leave ballots to officials if VCMs malfunction – Comelec exec
Poll Commissioner George Garcia stated on Monday that voters have “no choice” but to leave their votes with members of the Electoral Board if the vote-counting machines (VCMs) in their …
Vote buying in Bacolod City reaches P5,000 – reports to Comelec
According to allegations and reports received by the Commission on Elections (Comelec), vote buying in Bacolod City could cost P3,000 to P5,000. According to Bacolod City Election Officer Atty Revo …
DOLE: Workers reporting on election day get additional 30% pay
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reminded private sector businesses on Monday of pay restrictions for workers reporting for duty on Election Day, May 9. After President Rodrigo Duterte …
Año urges public to report vote buying incidents
Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año appealed to voters to immediately report any vote buying or vote selling activities in their communities. “Kung may nakita tayo …
Zeinab Harake confirms split with rapper Skusta Clee
Social media personality Zeinab Harake confirmed that she and rapper Skusta Clee or Daryly Ruiz in real life have separated. In an interview with Toni Gonzaga, Zeinab revealed why she …
Comelec recognizes Cusi faction as legitimate PDP-Laban
The faction of Senators Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III and Manny Pacquiao is upset after the Commission on Elections decided to recognize the faction of Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi as the …
Duterte: Ragos bribed to recant statements vs. De Lima
Even after two witnesses recanted their claims about Senator Leila De Lima’s alleged ties to illicit drug syndicates, President Rodrigo Duterte believes that the remaining cases against her, his toughest …
BI operatives nab 5 Korean fugitives in Pampanga, NCR
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the arrest of five South Koreans wanted for serious crimes in their country. In a statement, BI Commissioner Jaime Morente said the aliens were …
Detained De Lima asks DOJ to revisit her drug case
Senator Leila de Lima, who is currently detained, has written to the Department of Justice (DOJ) formally requesting that the drug cases against her be reviewed and that all charges …
BBM: Vote for UniTeam is a vote for unity
As he wrapped up his campaign in Mindanao, presidential candidate Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr remarked that voting for the UniTeam is a vote for unity and love of the country. …
Bongbong Marcos says Sara Duterte is our ‘Iron Lady’
Presidential candidate Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. referred to his running partner Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio “Iron Lady.” Marcos praised Duterte-Carpio for leading Davao City and battling crime in a …
Duterte appoints Vicente Danao as acting PNP chief
Four days before the May 9 election, President Rodrigo Duterte appointed PLt. General Vicente Danao as acting chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP). “The President has just designated Lt. …
Employment rate at 94.2 percent in March 2022
Employment rate was placed at 94.2 percent in March 2022, it was the highest since April 2020 but lower than the registered employment rate in January 2020 at 94.7 percent. …