by Karl Malakunas MANILA, Philippines (AFP) –A cliffhanger race to lead the Philippines began Tuesday with emotion-charged rallies by a dead movie star’s adopted daughter, a politician who brags about killing criminals and other top contenders. The three-month election campaign got under way with four aspirants standing a genuine chance of succeeding popular President Benigno Aquino, who is limited by the constitution to a single term. The Philippines has endured a turbulent democracy since emerging […]
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Proclamation rally ng mga presidential bets, handa na
By Lawrence Tesoro Eagle News Service correspondent (Eagle News) — Ilulunsad ngayong araw na ito Martes, Pebrero 9, ang mga proclamation rally ng mga presidential at vice-presidential bets kasabay ng unang araw ng itinakdang campaign period ng Commission on Elections (COMELEC). Kanya-kanya na ngang paghahanda ngayon ng malalaking partido para sa paglunsad ng kanilang presidential campaign kaugnay ng halalan sa darating ng Mayo Kasabay ng unang araw ng kampanyahan ngayong Martes, si United […]
Duterte calls on persons-with-authority establish rapport with soldiers
DAVAO CITY, Oct 1 (PIA) Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, chair of the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) in Davao Region urged mayors, barangay chairs and teachers and persons with authority to establish good rapport with the security sector to harmonize relationships in responding to the needs of the people, particularly safety and security. He made the statement during the RPOC 3rd Quarter meeting Wednesday, following an interview where leaders of the Island Garden City of […]
Sen. Santiago wants Duterte, Teodoro or Poe to be her running mate
Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago is entertaining the idea of running with Davao mayor Rodrigo Duterte as her vice-president in the presidential election on 2016.





