Politics

Imelda Marcos’ nephews to run unopposed in Leyte

TACLOBAN CITY -- Two nephews of former First Lady Imelda Romualdez-Marcos are running without opponents in their bid to reclaim the post currently held by their spouses. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez formalized his return...

Candidates warned not to use DSWD projects for politics

ILOILO CITY -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Western Visayas (DSWD-6) is warning all candidates not to use their projects in politics. Director Rebecca Geamala of DSWD-6 issued the reminder...

Yap joins race for Bohol governor

TAGBILARAN CITY -- Deputy House Speaker Arthur Yap filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) for governor on Wednesday afternoon and would be heading for a collision with Cabinet Secretary Leoncio Evasco. Yap, who...

Leyte vice guv abandons congressional bid

TACLOBAN CITY -- With no one interested to seek the second highest post in Leyte provincial government, Vice Governor Carlo Loreto was left with no choice but to abandon his ambition to...

COC filing period generally peaceful: PNP

MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) announced that the five-day filing period of Certificate of Candidacy (COC) for the 2019 mid-term polls was generally peaceful. PNP chief Director General Oscar Albayalde said...

Incumbent South Cotabato execs launch reelection bids

GENERAL SANTOS CITY – Cotabato Governor Daisy Avance-Fuentes and other top incumbent officials in the province formally launched their re-election bids on Wednesday afternoon. Fuentes, who is seeking a third term, filed her...

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