Tag: Vice Presidential race

SC: Caguioa still in charge of VP poll protest

(Eagle News)–Supreme Court Associate Justice Alfredo Caguioa is still in charge of the electoral protest filed by former Senator Bongbong Marcos against Vice President Leni Robredo. According to SC Spokesperson Theodore Te, the court “unanimously denied” Caguioa’s request the case be re-raffled to someone else, following Marcos’ request he inhibit because of his “fraternal relations” with former President Benigno Aquino III. Marcos also noted Caguioa’s wife was a supporter of  Robredo. “Contrary to these (news) […]

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Marcos’ camp: PET has deferred start of manual recount in three pilot provinces

Recount to be done on April 2 instead of on March 19, Marcos’ spokesperson says (Eagle News) — The Supreme Court, sitting as the Presidential Electoral Tribunal, has deferred the start of the manual recount of votes in three pilot provinces in connection with an electoral protest filed by former Senator Bongbong Marcos. Atty. Victor Rodriguez, Marcos’ spokesperson, said the start of the recount in Camarines Sur, Iloilo and Negros Oriental was moved to April […]

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Marcos’ camp dismisses Robredo lawyer’s claim “mysterious” squares on ballot images were “new features” in 2016 poll ballots

Says Comelec never informed any candidate of presence of such (Eagle News) — The camp of former Senator Bongbong Marcos slammed the camp of Vice President Leni Robredo for its claims the “mysterious” squares on their ballot images were a new “feature,” saying the Commission on Elections never informed any candidate of the presence of such. “I dare him now to produce any briefing made by the Comelec on the presence of the squares because […]

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Robredo camp: Marcos should be blamed for the delay in resolution of his electoral protest

(Eagle News) — Former Senator Bongbong Marcos should be blamed for the delay in the resolution of his election protest, the camp of Vice President Leni Robredo said on Monday. Lawyer Romulo Macalintal said in a statement that in the first place, Marcos’ protest was “weak and flawed,” such that “the Presidential Electoral Tribunal has to resolve many preliminary matters before the case could move on.” He noted that it was the former senator “who […]

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Who might Trump pick as running mate?

by Jennie MATTHEW NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Donald Trump’s pick for vice president could make or break his hopes of defeating Hillary Clinton in the US election. But who’s being vetted and who actually wants the job is another question. The New York businessman has spoken of his desire to find a seasoned politician who can help force legislation through Congress and offset his lack of political experience. A sensible choice might help […]

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Wait for official proclamation regarding VP race – Malacañang

QUEZON City, Philippines – The Malacañang, thru Presidential Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma, advised the public to wait for the official proclamation of the National Board of Canvassers regarding the winner of the vice-presidential race. This, in the face of Representative Leni Robredo’s announcement that she is the winner based on the unofficial count, while at the same time, Senator Bongbong Marcos also made a statement that he is the winner based on the certificates of […]

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Vice Presidential race not over – Marcos

QUEZON City, Philippines – Senator Bongbong Marcos said that the vice presidential race is not yet over as the official canvassing of votes is yet to start. Marcos took an early lead in the partial and unofficial results based on the transparency servers of the PPCRV and the KBP but Camarines Sur Representative Leni Robredo was able to surpass him. Marcos added that he will wait for the results of the counting of the National […]

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