Archive - Elections

These narrative shifts are only possible because the Dutertes are doing Tiktok content like it’s nobody’s business… Now there is barely any pro-Marcos content, and even Imee rarely appears unless she’s with VP Sara…Now, it is all the Dutertes. The For You Page shows it, and the surveys, too.

Naging mainit na usapin sa halalan sa Mayo ang muling pagpapa-ayos ngBaguio market at maaaring maging dahilan ito ng pagkatalo ni Mayor Benjamin Magalong sa puwestong hawak na niya ng dalawang termino.

The redevelopment of the Baguio City public market has become a hot issue in the May elections and may cost Mayor Benjamin Magalong the seat he has held for two terms.

Former COA commissioner Heidi Mendoza is bringing her fight against corruption to the Senate, but vows her end goal is to be a public servant, not a politician.

Audit reports should be allowed to stand on their own, former government auditor Heidi Mendoza said. Any disinformation about COA’s work is clearly intended to question the integrity of the agency.

More than 68.4 million Filipinos are registered to vote in 438,500 established local precincts in the coming May 2025 elections. This is a 3.9% increase from the number of registered voters in 2022. Who makes up the Filipino vote this year?

Kamakailan lang, naging usap-usapan ang contestant sa entertainment program na “It’s Showtime” dahil hindi raw siya “masyadong knowledgeable” tungkol sa Commission on Elections (Comelec). Ano nga ba ang papel ng Comelec sa eleksyon at ano ang hindi sakop ng kanilang mandato?

"Okay na 'to" or "pwede na" should never be a consideration, particularly in positions that allocate trillions of pesos in public funds, formulate policies and programs, and implement these supposedly for the majority of Filipinos, not for their partisan and personal interests.

In the certified list of candidates for Antique Representative, the name of Sen. Loren Legarda’s brother appeared as “Legarda, AA Inday Loren.”

Congress is not a charitable institution to distribute ayuda or dole-outs, guarantee letters, or recommendations for employment. Nor is it an institution for lawbreakers or those who'd twist the definition of political dynasty to justify the existence of multiple family members in public office.

Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder Pastor Apollo Quiboloy remains on the most wanted list of the FBI. There has been no official announcement to the contrary from the U.S. federal authorities on the charges against him.

Quiboloy’s attribution is inaccurate. R.A. No. 11310 is the law institutionalizing the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), while R.A. No. 11916 is the Senior Citizens’ Pension Act.

What is troubling in this campaign is the incumbent president's negative campaigning despite the perceived better quality of his candidates compared to those backed by Duterte.

If elected senator, Camille Villar vows a “fresh take” on perennial problems of Filipinos such as the lack of livelihood and employment opportunities. On the issue of political dynasty, she pointed out that family members who had served or are still holding public posts were elected into office.

Top senatorial bet Erwin Tulfo will continue Marcos’ economic agenda and increase benefits for middle-class workers, seniors, and solo parents.

Senate candidate Ben Tulfo wants to uplift the voiceless and faceless, focusing on food, health, jobs, and corruption.

Saying he’s tired of pointless “political bickering,” Revillame is eyeing a Senate seat to “fight for the poor.” He promises to help more people and initiate measures to address the concerns of the poor, mainly from the health, labor and education sectors.

A cardiologist and social media personality, Willie Ong is giving the Senate another shot after an unsuccessful bid in 2019 to push for health reforms even while battling with cancer.

Hoping to become the second Binay family member to hold a seat in the Senate, Abigail Binay, the three-term mayor of Makati, wants to implement the city’s programs on a national scale and boost efforts of local governments against climate change.

Part three of the series covers aspirants who have not been a senator but are in the top 20 based on our criteria: Benhur Abalos, Abigail Binay, Willie Ong, Wilfredo Revillame, Bienvenido Tulfo, Erwin Tulfo and Camille Villar.

Former Interior and Local Government secretary Benhur Abalos vows to file amendments to the Local Government Code as his first order of business, if elected. The first-time senatorial aspirant also promises to push for reduced power rates and food security, among others.

Former Senate President Tito Sotto wants a Senate return to scrutinize the national government budget. He pushes for the rightsizing of the bureaucracy and the creation of a presidential drug enforcement authority.

Kiko Pangilinan eyes Senate comeback, vowing to prioritize measures that would lower prices, improve food security, increase the minimum wage and address other primary concerns of the masses.

Running under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s Senate slate, Manny Pacquiao vows fight corruption and implement reforms to address poverty, health and education.