LP pins hope on Leni after Mar’s defeat
After its standard-bearer Mar Roxas conceded defeat yesterday, the Liberal Party (LP) is now pinning its hope on Camarines Sur Rep. Leni Robredo who is now leading the partial and…
The tragedy of Philippine politics
By the time this column goes to print, our Filipino voters have already cast their votes for president, vice-president, senators and other elected positions in government.
1PACMAN assured of at least one seat
1PACMAN, which aims to push for benefits for poor and retired athletes, is assured of at least one seat in the House of Representatives after its strong showing in the…
Rep. Villar re-elected
The City Board of Canvassers proclaimed early this morning re-electionist Mark Villar as representative of the lone district of Las Piñas.
Busy days for MMDA
Workers of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) are facing busy days ahead removing campaign materials that virtually turned the metropolis into garbage bin.
Martial law as an election issue
THE last election appears to have exposed a gap in our people’s perception of what martial law was all about. Year after year after 1986, the Philippines celebrated the EDSA…
House ready to welcome first transgender representative
The House of Representatives will add to its roll of members the first transgender person to win a national elective post in the Philippines.
Celebs praise Poe over decision to concede
“The woman who delivered the solid victory to our New President Rodrigo Duterte. If she gave in to the call of Mr Mar Roxas the start of the revolution will…
Marcos urges end to unofficial count
The camp of independent vice presidential candidate Sen. Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. sent yesterday an urgent request to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and the People’s Participation Council for Responsible…
Pia nervous about poll results, named envoy on health issues
Miss Universe 2015 Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach has called on the Filipinos to continue praying for the results of the national elections.
Lim moves up
Philippines’ top junior netter AJ Lim bolstered his campaign this year after barging into the elite top 20 of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) junior rankings this week.
Sports icons win, lose in polls
About eight hours later, Manny Pacquiao was up and the first thing he did was say a little prayer and give thanks to the fruitful political campaign that awarded him…
Aiko, Iranian BF hopeful on marriage
“Of course, I’m already 40. That’s every woman’s dream to settle down and be with someone whose gonna take care of you and grow old with you,” said Melendez, during…
Heart Evangelista proud of husband Chiz
Actress Heart Evangelista has praised her husband Senator Chiz Escudero for giving a good fight in the vice presidential race last May 9.
Sharon-Gabby reunion in planned movie
Tuloy na raw ang pagbabalik-pelikula ni Sharon Cuneta at nakatakdang magsimula ang shooting nito sa August this year. ‘Yun pala ang pasabog na binanggit ng megastar sa isang interbyu sa…
Duterte pushes for parliamentary system
The victor of the Philippines’ presidential election, tough-talking city mayor Rodrigo Duterte, announced plans yesterday for a radical overhaul of the country’s unitary system of government that would empower the…
