Nacionalista Party declared as dominant minority party; 10 other major political parties named (Eagle News) – The ruling PDP-Laban party has been resolved as a dominant political party in the country by the Commission on Elections, the poll body’s resolution said. In Comelec’s resolution No. 10787 issued on May 5, the poll body also determined that the minority party is Nacionalista Party, as well as named the 10 other major political parties in the […]
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Marcoleta withdraws from 2022 senate race citing “poor showing” in surveys
Marcos camp, Uniteam, say they “respect” his decision, but is saddened by it (Eagle News) – House Deputy Speaker Rodante Marcoleta has decided to drop his senatorial bid for the May 9, 2022 elections. In a statement released in his Facebook page, Marcoleta said he made the decision after his alleged “poor showing in running surveys.” Marcoleta is a top senate bet of the ruling PDP Laban and was also adopted in the […]
President Duterte’s PDP-Laban “officially endorses” Bongbong Marcos as its presidential bet
Endorsement of BBM came after going through the proces of consultation with PDP-Laban members (Eagle News) – The ruling PDP-Laban party of President Rodrigo Duterte has endorsed presidential bet Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. as its candidate for the 2022 presidential elections. The endorsement was announced by PDP Laban president Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi on Tuesday, March 22 in a press conference where they presented their senatorial candidates. Cusi said that they have arrived […]
Go at the crossroads: Pres. Duterte’s chosen successor contemplates “final decision” on presidential run
PDDS standard bearer says he’s praying for Divine guidance at this “difficult” juncture between duty and destiny (Eagle News) – “Running for the Presidency is something I have never dreamed of,” said Senator Christopher “Bong” Go who has been chosen by President Rodrigo Duterte to run for the presidency to continue his legacy. But the reluctant presidential bet, running under the Pederalismo ng Dugong Dakilang Samahan (PDDS), an allied political party of the ruling […]
Bato, Go withdraw candidacy as presidential, VP bets; Go then files COC as “admin” standard bearer
Go says he loves Pres. Duterte and will continue his programs as Duterte admin’s presidential bet (Eagle News) – Senators Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa and Christopher “Bong” Go withdrew their respective candidacies as presidential and vice-presidential candidates of the ruling PDP-Laban party on Saturday, Nov. 13. President Rodrigo Duterte accompanied the two candidates when they filed their certificates withdrawing their candidacies with the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Later, Senator Go, filed his candidacy as […]
“Tonight, I formally became a member of Lakas-CMD,” says Sara Duterte as she takes her oath
(Eagle News) – Davao City mayor Sara Duterte took her oath under the political party, Lakas-CMD, on Thursday night, Nov. 11, after she resigned from her regional party, Hugpong ng Pagbabago. “Tonight, I formally became a member of Lakas-CMD,” posted Mayor Sara Duterte in her official Facebook page on Thursday. She also posted two photos, with one photo showing her taking her oath as a Lakas-CMD member before House Majority Leader Leyte Rep. Martin […]
What’s next move for Sara Duterte after resignation from regional party Hugpong Ng Pagbabago?
Political analysts speculate as to next move of presidential daughter as Nov. 15 substitution deadline nears; LPU dean says it is likely a “BBM-Sara” team-up (Eagle News) – Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio has tendered her resignation as chair of the regional party Hugpong ng Pagbabago on Thursday, Nov. 11, a move that has set more political analysts guessing as to what could be her next move. Her resignation from HNP was announced four […]
Pres. Duterte meets with Pacquiao in Palace; “people’s interest, Mindanao dev’t” discussed
Sen. Go says Pacquiao’s camp sought meeting, calls it a “renewal of friendship” (Eagle News) — (Eagle News) – Presidential aspirant and senator Manny Pacquiao sought a meeting with President Rodrigo Duterte which materialized on Nov. 9 in Malacanang where both leaders discussed “matters related to (the) people’s interest and Mindanao development.” Pacquiao described the meeting with President Duterte as a “meeting between national leaders” to promote further the interest of the nation and the […]
Sen. Go tells public of possible “changes” in his VP bid, says he will respect party decision
Says he will follow final decision of Pres. Duterte, PDP Laban which will be announced in the next few days (Eagle News) – Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, the vice-presidential candidate of the ruling party Partido Demokratikong Pilipino, hinted at possible “changes” in his plans for the 2022 national elections. He made this statement after presidential daughter, Davao City mayor Sara Duterte Carpio, withdrew her candidacy for the local elections on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021. […]
Sen. “Bato” Dela Rosa meets with Mayor Sara, reminds her of Nov. 15 substitution deadline
PDP-Laban standard bearer says he had a long and serious talk with presidential daughter (Eagle News) — PDP-Laban standard bearer Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa visited Davao City mayor Sara Duterte on Monday, Oct. 25, to remind her of the November 15 deadline for the substitution of candidates. Dela Rosa posted a photo of him at the office of the Davao City mayor, with the description that this was only a “teaser” of his […]
Pres. Duterte presents 8 PDP-Laban senate bets at Comelec office
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte showed support for the members of the senatorial slate running under the ruling PDP-Laban party when they filed their certificates of candidacy (CoC) on Friday, Oct. 8, 2021. Duterte, 76, whose term ends in June next year, presented the eight senatorial candidates of the PDP-Laban, including five of his cabinet members, on Oct. 8, the last day of filing of candidacies. The PDP-Laban senatorial candidates are House […]
In photos: Marcoleta files certificate of candidacy as senate bet under PDP-Laban for 2022 polls
(Eagle News) — House Deputy Speaker Sagip Partylist Rep. Rodante Marcoleta filed his certificate of candidacy (CoC) to run for the senate in the 2022 elections under the ruling PDP-Laban party on Friday, Oct. 8. Marcoleta was among those earlier named by the PDP-Laban party as part of their senate slate. President Rodrigo Duterte later also arrived at the Commission on Elections site in Pasay City to express support for all the senatorial […]





