People & Politics

VP Leni joins presidential race, files COC for presidency

Vice President Leni Robredo finally put an end to speculations on her plans for the next elections when she formally announced her presidential bid for 2022 on Thursday (Oct. 7).

Richard Gomez eyes wife’s congressional seat

TACLOBAN CITY – Ormoc City Mayor Richard Gomez filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) on Wednesday (Oct. 6), formalizing his bid to replace his wife, Leyte 4th District Rep. Lucy Torres-Gomez.

PDP Laban: Pacquiao automatically expelled from PDP Laban for filing under PROMDI

The ruling party Partido Demokratiko Pilipino Lakas ng Bayan (PDP Laban) of President Rodrigo Duterte today (Oct. 3) announced that Senator Emmanuel Pacquiao has been automatically expelled from the party for filing his certificate of candidacy (COC) under the Progressive Movement for the Devolution of Initiatives (PROMDI), a relatively unknown party based in Cebu.

Raffy Tulfo, JV Ejercito file candidacy for senator

Broadcaster Raffy Tulfo has filed for candidacy as senator as an independent candidate while former senator JV Ejercito hopes to make a comeback as he files for senator as well.

PRRD announces retirement from politics

President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday (Oct. 2) announced his intention to retire from politics.

Bong Go files candidacy for vice presidency

Sen. Bong Go on Saturday (Oct. 2) filed his candidacy for the position of vice president in the 2022 national elections at the Sofitel Manila Hotel.

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