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Prelim conference on petition vs. Marcos not open to public

Posted on November 25, 2021 by Admin • Leave a comment

By Ferdinand Patinio Presidential aspirant former senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. (File photo) MANILA – The preliminary conference meeting of the first petition to cancel the certificate of candidacy of presidential aspirant former senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., filed before the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is not open to the public. Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez said Thursday … Continue reading →

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Sara tests negative for illegal drugs

Posted on November 24, 2021 by Admin • Leave a comment

By Che Palicte DAVAO CITY – Vice presidential bet and Mayor Sara Z. Duterte on Wednesday said she tested negative for illegal drugs use. In a statement, she said the test, which she took voluntarily upon the request of her tandem, presidential aspirant former Senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr., was in support of the call for transparency … Continue reading →

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More petition seeking to disqualify Marcos filed

Posted on November 17, 2021 by Admin • Leave a comment

By Ferdinand Patinio Presidential aspirant Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. (File photo) MANILA (Philippines News Agency) – Another petition seeking to disqualify former senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. from running for president in the May 2022 polls was filed before the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday. The petitioners, including labor leader Saturnino Cunanan Ocampo, claimed Marcos should … Continue reading →

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Filipinos learned lessons of martial law: Palace

Posted on September 26, 2020 by Admin • 1 Comment

Filipinos learned lessons of martial law: Palace By Azer Parrocha MANILA (Philippines News Agency) – Malacañang on Monday rejected the claim by human rights group Karapatan that the country is currently experiencing a “de facto martial law” under the leadership of President Rodrigo Duterte. In a virtual presser, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the situation under … Continue reading →

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Imelda may be arrested if court issues warrant: Sotto

Posted on November 13, 2018 by Admin • Leave a comment

Imelda may be arrested if court issues warrant: Sotto By Jose Cielito Reganit MANILA (Philippines News Agency) — Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Tuesday said former First Lady and incumbent Ilocos Norte Representative Imelda Marcos, despite her age and health condition, should be arrested if a warrant is issued by the courts over her … Continue reading →

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Comelec starts decryption process on Marcos protest

Posted on October 24, 2017 by Admin • Leave a comment

Comelec starts decryption process on Marcos protest By Ferdinand Patinio MANILA (Philippines News Agency) — The decrypting and printing of the ballot images in the three provinces identified by former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., in his poll protest against Vice President Leni Robredo has commenced at the Commission on Elections (Comelec) office in Manila. … Continue reading →