The Ecumenical Bishops Forum is endorsing presidential candidate Vice President Leni Robredo and her tandem Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan in the May 2022 polls.
Photo EBF The group also endorsed 12 individuals for senator namely: Neri Colmenares, Sonny Matula, Elmer ”Bong” Labog, Chel Diokn
JOJO RINOZA / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN As the May elections drew near, a group of teachers and education workers reminded voters of the importance of including education in the platforms of candidates. “Education is a major national concern and plays a vital role in determining the future of
Labor leaders vowed to assist Vice President Leonor "Leni" Robredo in her presidential bid in the 2022 elections but also said they hope Federation of Free Workers (FFW) president Sonny Matula could be included in her senatorial slate. In an online press briefing last Tuesday, convenors of the Alliance of Labor…
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte delivers his speech during the ceremonial signing of the 2021 General Appropriations Act (GAA) at the Malacañan Palace on December 28, 2020. ALFRED FRIAS/ PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
MANILA – After initially refusing to name lawmakers who allegedly demanded kickbacks from project contractors, President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Monday night finally bared their names.
Duterte said he decided to disclose their names after agreeing with Anakalusugan Party-list Rep. Mike Defensor that it was important to name them so as not to tarnish the image of the entire chamber.
“Kailangan ko sabihin sa mga tao (I need to announce this to the people) or else I’d look stupid. Tama ‘yung sinabi ni I think it was Mike Defensor. E bakit pinag-submit niya tapos ayaw niya basahin ngayon? (What Mike Defensor said is right. ‘Why would he submit it to the Ombudsman and refuse to disclose their names?’) So which is also correct,” he said in a taped speech.