Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III files his Certificate of Candidacy (COC) as the representative of Marikina’s first district. —Photo by Faith Argosino/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Marikina City Mayor…
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Marcos flying to Laos for ASEAN Summit
Helen Flores – The Philippine Star October 8, 2024 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos will depart for Vientiane, Laos today for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)…
Solons seeking reelection, House returnees, new bets file COCs on Day 7
MANILA, Philippines — Different individuals—past and present solons aspiring to return to the House of Representatives, along with other politicians looking to get their first crack at lawmaking—have filed certificates…
Big names, and sprinkles of progressive, conservative ideas
Contrasting views on touchy subjects are perhaps the subplot of the day’s main attraction — the influx of established politicians filing their candidacies for the 2025 polls MANILA, Philippines –…
Rodrigo Duterte, Pharmally exec Rose Nono Lin
The number of Duterte political dynasty scions seeking Davao City posts in 2025 is up to 5 CEBU, Philippines – On the seventh day of the Commission on Elections’ (Comelec)…
Jonvic Remulla is Marcos’ new DILG secretary
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. The incumbent Cavite governor withdraws a re-election bid to join his brother, the…
Vendor files COC for senator; appeals for sick child, hits PGH budget cut
Nelson Ancajas files COC at Manila Hotel Tent City. INQUIRER.net/John Eric Mendoza MANILA, Philippines — A street food vendor filed his certificate of candidacy for senator, using it as a…
Comelec: 49 COCs for senator, 50 CONAs on Day 7 of filing period
MANILA, Philippines — A total of 49 certificates of candidacy (COCs) for senator and 50 certificates of nomination and acceptance (Cona) for party-lists were filed on Monday at the…
Italian priest who worked in Philippines is named a cardinal
Father Fabio Baggio, who was director of a Quezon City migration center for eight years, will join the College of Cardinals like Bishop Pablo Virgilio David MANILA, Philippines – An…
Pacquiao on Senate comeback bid: I want to fight corruption
MANILA, Philippines — Former senator Manny Pacquiao on Monday said that he is eyeing a Senate comeback to fight corruption in government. “Ang makikita nila ‘yong paglaban natin sa korapsyon,…
Bishop David says cardinal role will help Pope as ‘bridge-builder’
Bishop Pablo Virgilio David, one of 21 new cardinals named by Pope Francis, says this role is not an honor but a responsibility MANILA, Philippines – Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio…
Rama asks SC to stop Comelec from canceling his COC
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. Dismissed Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama says in his petition to the Supreme…