People & Politics

Lacson leaves Partido Reporma, to run as independent

MANILA – Presidential aspirant Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson on Thursday, March 24, officially resigned as chairperson and member of the Partido Ng Demokratikong Reporma and will now run as an independent candidate in the May 9 elections.

PTV launches The Chatroom with PCOO Secretary Martin Andanar

As the country moves closer to the May 9 elections, People's Television (PTV) has partnered with the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) to give voters a closer view of candidates with a new talk show, The Chatroom.

Sara campaign won’t include participation in debate

MANILA – Vice presidential bet Sara Duterte on Saturday, Mar. 12, said she will not participate in any debate leading to the May 9 elections.

Isko vows to sustain gains in improved internet, telecom services

MANILA – Aksyon Demokratiko standard-bearer Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso has vowed to sustain the current administration's gains in improved internet and telecommunications services.

BBM-Sara tandem gets good vibes from huge, lively Bulacan crowd

Officials expressed their confidence Tuesday (March 8) that the UniTeam tandem of presidential candidate former Sen. Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and his running mate Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte will best their respective rivals in the vote-rich Bulacan province.

Bets skipping Comelec debates barred from using e-rally platform

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will not allow national candidates to use their e-rally platforms if they will not attend the presidential and vice-presidential debates to be hosted by the poll body, an official said on Monday.

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