Who’s in, out? Get to know the politikos on Comelec’s list of presidential, VP bets
From 97 aspirants who filed their certificate of candidacy (COC), the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has trimmed down the list of presidential aspirants to 15.
Day: December 24, 2021
YouTube star na! Sara Duterte reaches 26K subscribers in 4 days
Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte Carpio is the latest emerging politiko star on YouTube.
UN seeks $106.5M in aid after Philippine typhoon
The United Nations will kick off a campaign Friday to raise more than 100 million dollars in aid for victims of Typhoon Rai, which ravaged the Philippines last week, the organization’s in-country coordinator said.
Christmas remains a season of love, hope despite challenges, says De Lima
Senator Leila de Lima on Friday called on Filipinos to show love and compassion towards each other and thank God for the gift of life despite the challenges and difficulties faced during the Yuletide season.
‘Everything has a season’: Public frustration propelling Marcos Jr to top in 2022 race, Locsin says
Why is former Senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr leading the presidential surveys ahead of the 2022 elections?
Nancy’s Christmas message: ‘Time to pause, let Odette victims into hearts, homes’
Senator Nancy Binay on Friday, Christmas Eve, called on the public to think of the suffering families displaced by Super Typhoon Odette in the Visayas and Mindanao as they celebrate the holidays.
House backs Nov 23 holiday declaration in Benguet
The House of Representatives has approved on second reading a measure declaring a special non-working holiday in Benguet every November 23.
House approves bill declaring Mindoro island a mining-free zone
The House of Representatives has approved on second reading a measure declaring the island of Mindoro a mining-free zone.
Win to LGUs: Prepare for vaxx rollout for kids aged 5 to 11
Senator Win Gatchalian is urging local government units (LGUs) to prepare for the vaccination of children aged 5 to 11, a move that he said would be crucial in boosting confidence in safely reopening schools amid the threat of the Omicron variant.
Go: Gov’t will ‘maximize all assets’ to expedite Odette relief, rehab
Senator Bong Go assured Super Typhoon Odette victims that the government “is determined to maximize all its assets to expedite relief, recovery and rehabilitation efforts.”
