Only three of 11 regions are ready to stand as a self-sustaining state in President Rodrigo Duterte’s vision of a federalized Philippines.
Putin promises minimum wage hike ahead of election
Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is seeking to win a fourth term in the Kremlin in March elections, pledged Wednesday to raise the minimum wage this year, benefitting some four million people.
Oportunista! Winnie Monsod scores Alvarez for forcing federalism to extend term
Former socioeconomic planning secretary Winnie Monsod has slammed House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez for presenting federalism and Charter Change (Cha Cha) as the solutions to the country’s problems even though his real intent is to extend the terms of politikos like him.
Macron vows fake news law, eyeing Russia’s RT, Sputnik
French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans Wednesday for legislation to stop fake news spreading online in the run-up to elections, in a veiled reference to Moscow-backed RT and Sputnik.
Speaker: There may be no midterm election in 2019 after federalism plebiscite
House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez said there may be no elections in May 2019 if the public approves the move to go federal in a plebiscite in May this year.
No 2019 elections? It’s possible, says Malacañang
Malacañang admitted on Wednesday (January 3) that there could be no elections if the Constitution is amended before the 2019 midterm elections.
Facebook beefing up team to thwart election manipulation to prevent troll, fake news
Facebook on Monday said it will hire more than 1,000 people to thwart deceptive ads crafted to knock elections off course.
Namfrel to oppose postponement of barangay, SK elections
The National Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel) on Monday said the October 23 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections should push through to avoid crowding out preparations for the May 2019 polls.
The Punisher’s secret side: Andanar says Duterte is really a ‘mellow fellow’ when he’s not in the spotlight
To the Filipino masses and international observers, President Rodrigo Duterte is the firebrand politiko who has no qualms about swearing in public and issuing threats just against anyone and everyone.
Testing the waters: Here’s why Duterte lies, makes up stories
Did President Rodrigo Duterte receive credible information regarding alleged plans to oust him from office when he claimed that “yellow” forces are planning to impeach him?
Duterte fires warning shot against Satan: I’ll make ‘balbakuwa’ out of your tail
President Rodrigo Duterte is well aware that his soul was on the road to hell for his bloody tactics in snuffing out illegal drugs, crime and corruption in the country.
Trillanes concedes, respects will of the Filipino people
Losing vice-president Antonio Trillanes IV has condeded defeat after tailing
Binay on UNA deserters: Kunsensya na lang
Are you listening, Sherwin Gatchalian? Opposition leader Vice President Jejomar Binay said on Tuesday that he hopes the “deserters” of the United Nationalist Alliance (UNA)…
BREAKING: Bayron hails victory over Hagedorn in Puerto Princesa recall polls
The Commission on Elections on Saturday morning declared incumbent Puerto Princesa Mayor Lucilo Bayron as the winner of the recall elections pushed for by the…
No talk yet with Erap on 2106 plans, Isko Moreno claims
Manila Vice Mayor Isko Moreno has maintained that he and Mayor Joseph Estrada have yet to sit and discuss their political plans thoroughly even though…
