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PBA PARTY-LIST GRATEFUL FOR CONTINUED VOTER TRUST

The Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA) Party-list on Tuesday said it was humbled and grateful for the continued trust of the voters in its advocacy as it acknowledged the result of the latest Pulso ng Bayan pre-electoral survey of polling firm Pulse Asia. “We remain grateful that our kababayans continue to believe in our advocacy […]

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DON’T POST CAMPAIGN MATERIALS ON TREES – CIMATU

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy Cimatu reminded candidates to be environmentally conscious with the start of the campaign period for the 2022 national elections on February 8. “We call on all candidates to please be conscious of the environment when posting and disposing campaign-related materials during this period. Please refrain from […]

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GORDON AIMS FOR FINAL TERM AS SENATOR

Senator Dick Gordon joined the caravan of Vice President Leni Robredo and Senator Kiko Pangilinan as one of their guest candidates in their Senate slate. Gordon, who is aiming for a consecutive and final term as a member of the Upper Chamber, said that it was an honor for him to be recognized as one […]

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GATCHALIAN BACKS TANDEM VOTE FOR PRESIDENT, VP

Senator Win Gatchalian filed a resolution proposing to have the two Houses of Congress amend the 1987 Constitution to establish a single ticket system in electing the President and Vice President of the country by seeking the concurrence of three-fourths of all its members, with each chamber voting separately. “This will not only strengthen the […]

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LAW ON REGISTRATION OF PRE-PAID SIM CARDS URGED

Reacting to the news of teachers losing savings due to a cyber scam and countless other online fraud incidents, senatorial aspirant lawyer Alex Lacson is pushing for a series of measures that will strengthen the fight against fraud and prevent loss of savings and income. “I have been pushing for that registry of all SIM […]

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PTFOMS, PNP TO PROTECT MEDIA WORKERS DURING POLLS

Ahead of the campaign period for the 2022 national and local elections, the government initiated a novel approach to protect media workers and journalists with the launch of the Media Security Vanguards (MSVs) of the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS). During the virtual ceremony and press conference, more than 500 Public Information Officers […]

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DILG TO POLS: DON’T HARM MEDIA COVERING POLLS

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) warned politicians and their supporters that they will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law if found engaging in any form of violence against media as part of the government’s proactive measures to protect media workers, journalists, and other media practitioners for a safe […]

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ISKO MORENO TO PURSUE LONG-TERM PH AGRI PLAN

Aksyon Demokratiko standard bearer and Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno on Friday said he will pursue a medium and long-term plan and fund to boost the country’s agricultural sector. During a dialogue with agriculture advocates at the Manila City Hall, Moreno said adopting a different planning approach for the sector will pave the way for […]

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MANDATE TANDEM VOTE FOR PRESIDENT, VP – GATCHALIAN

Senator Win Gatchalian is mulling to file a bill mandating a “tandem vote” for presidential and vice-presidential candidates. Gatchalian cited the need to have the election for president and vice president patterned after a similar practice in the United States to ensure that the selection of the two highest officials of the country will come […]

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ISKO MORENO MEETS ZAMBALES RESIDENTS, FISHERFOLKS

Aksyon Demokratiko presidential bet Manila Mayor Isko Moreno met with fisherfolk and various groups in Zambales on Thursday as part of his listening tour. In the seaside town of Botolan in Zambales, Moreno vowed to stand up against foreign incursion in the West Philippine Sea and secure the livelihood of fisherfolk residing on the country’s […]