Politics

To bury or not to bury

QUEZON City, Philippines (August 22) – Thousands of protesters arrived in Rizal Park despite of the bad weather in response to President Rodrigo Duterte’s announcement that allowing the Marcos family to bury the former President in the Libingan ng mga Bayani in September. The protesters came to show their dissent to the President’s decision and to urge him to change it.  Many politicians joined the protests – mainly members of the Liberal Party – former Interior […]

Senator Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. pays courtesy call to Bro. Eduardo V. Manalo

QUEZON City, Philippines – Vice-Presidential candidate Senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr., paid an early courtesy call to the Iglesia Ni Cristo’s Executive Minister Bro. Eduardo V. Manalo at the Iglesia Ni Cristo Central Office in Diliman, Quezon City. Marcos said that he always learns a lot every time he meets Bro. Eduardo V. Manalo and expressed his happiness and gratitude at the continued support of the Church to his family. Other than Senator Bongbong Marcos, other […]

Question for the next president

QUEZON City, Philippines (March 29) – As the next president of the Philippines, how would you unite all the government officials working under you and how would you effectively lead the Philippines in order to minimize the problems faced by our country? This is an important question that the next president of the Philippines should consider. With the growing number of problems existing in our country, not to mention the numerous calamities that continuously hit the Philippines, […]

My Letter to the Presidential Candidates

QUEZON City, Philippines (March 23) – If I’ll be given a chance to ask one question to the presidential candidates of the 2016 elections, I will ask them “Why would you choose the chaotic life of politics more than your simple life?” Since I became aware of politics and became a certified voter, I always wondered why a person will want the messy life of politics compared to a simple and peaceful life. I assumed that maybe […]

Know Your Vice-Presidentiables – Senator Antonio Trillanes IV

QUEZON City, Philippines (March 23) – One of our fundamental political rights in the Philippines as a democratic system is choosing the right leaders. Let’s get to know more about Antonio “Sonny” Fuentes Trillanes IV, one of the aspiring candidates who wants to be the next vice president of our country. Antonio F. Trillanes IV or also known for “Sonny” to his relatives and friends, is a retired Navy officer. He is currently serving as a […]

Know Your Vice-Presidentiable – Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano

QUEZON City, Philippines (March 23) – Let’s get to know more about Senator Alan Peter Cayetano. A senator in his final term and running mate of Davao’s “Dirty Harry” Rodrigo Duterte, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano is a young veteran who aspire to take the second seat of power in our country. He took hold of different offices since he was 21, and made feats with his considered ‘young’ age in the political sphere. The son of […]

Know Your Vice-Presidentiables – Leni Robredo

QUEZON City, Philippines (March 23) – As responsible voters, it is our duty to learn more about those who are running for candidacy in the upcoming elections. Representative Mari Leonor Gerona Robredo is one of the six candidates who wanted to be the next vice president. She became the focus of the public eye after the incident that caused the  loss of her husband back in 2012 – the Secretary of the Department of Interior and […]

Know Your Vice-Presidentiable – Chiz Escudero

QUEZON City, Philippines (March 23) – We, as voters, have the responsibility to know about the candidates for the upcoming election. Let’s get to know more about Senator Francis Joseph Guevara Escudero, one of the six candidates who wanted to be the next vice president. He was born on October 10, 1969. Since kindergarten he was in University of the Philippines, Diliman, where he also earned his law degree. He passed the bar examination in 1994 […]

Know Your Vice-Presidentiables – Bongbong Marcos

QUEZON City, Philippines (March 23) – As responsible voters, we should learn more about the candidates running for the 2016 elections because – should they win – they will be the one in charge of our country and their actions will surely impact our lives. It is not only those who are running for president that we should scrutinize but their running mates as well. After all, the Vice-President of the Philippines has the duty […]

Know Your Vice-Presidentiable – Gringo Honasan

QUEZON City, Philippines (March 23) – “I have always been a good soldier.” These are the words of the four-term senator and retired soldier Gringo Honasan when he referred to his decision to run for higher office and become the running mate of Vice President Jejomar Binay. A hesitant runner, Senator Gringo emerged as United Nationalist Alliance’s (UNA) final VP bet when he considered the judgment of his political party. Public officer, former soldier and rebel. […]

Know your presidentiable – Rodrigo Duterte

QUEZON City, Philippines (March 8) – As responsible voters, we should know what are the plans and the stance of the candidates who are running for the top post. Let’s get to know more about Rodrigo Duterte, one of the presidential candidates for the 2016 election. Here are some helpful information gleaned from various sources that will help us assess our choices. Rodrigo “Roda” Roa Duterte is a lawyer and was one of the former mayors of […]

Know your presidentiable – Grace Poe

QUEZON City, Philippines (March 8) – The election is almost upon us and as responsible voters we should at least be aware of what the candidates stand for, what are their plans  for the future of the country and the Filipino people. This is especially true, with the candidates who are running for the top post. Senator Grace Poe announced her 2016 presidential campaign at her alma mater, the University of the Philippines’  Bahay ng Alumni […]