Rep. Mercado favors BNPP opening
By Jani Arnaiz
MAASIN CITY – Southern Leyte Rep. Roger Mercado has urged the government to reopen the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) saying the mothballed power plant is safe.
He said the reopening of the BNPP will solve the current energy crisis the country is facing.
“Those who said that the BNPP is unsafe are only speculating. [...]
Teodoro overtakes Villar in Davao City survey
By Jess Diaz (The Philippine Star) Updated February 24, 2010 12:00 AM
MANILA, Philippines – Lakas-Kampi-CMD standard-bearer Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. has overtaken Sen. Manuel Villar as the second most preferred presidential candidate – at least in Davao City.
A survey conducted last Feb. 1-8 among 700 city residents by the polling firm Issues and Advocacy [...]
Gordon goes around for voter education
By Edson C. Tandoc Jr.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 20:31:00 02/23/2010
Filed Under: Technology (general), Infotech, Eleksyon 2010, Elections, Politics
BALANGA, Bataan, Philippines —Sen. Richard Gordon said on Tuesday he has been going around provinces not only to campaign for his presidential bid but also to help educate voters. Several times he turned down requests for money.
Gordon said: [...]
Estrada says rival trying to buy him out
By Christian V. Esguerra
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 18:34:00 02/23/2010
Philippines—Ousted President Joseph Estrada on Tuesday revealed that another presidential candidate was offering to reimburse his campaign expenses in exchange for his withdrawal from the May 10 presidential election.
Estrada declined to identify the candidate, but JV Bautista, one of his senatorial candidates, said Villar was the “most [...]
Villar party mobbed in Cebu
By Jhunnex Napallacan
Inquirer Visayas
First Posted 18:32:00 02/20/2010
Filed Under: Elections, Eleksyon 2010, Politics, Inquirer Politics
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Nacionalista Party standard-bearer Manny Villar declared Cebu is no longer the territory of the administration because of the warm reception he and his partymates received as they barnstormed in the province on Saturday.
Cebu, which gave President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo one [...]
Aquino sees plot to “affect” poll results
By Maila Ager
INQUIRER.net
First Posted 15:35:00 02/22/2010
Filed Under: Eleksyon 2010, Politics, Elections, Benigno Aquino III
BULACAN, Philippines — Senator Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III on Monday said that his camp is poised to uncover a plan that could “affect” the outcome of the May presidential elections.
Aquino, who is running for president under the Liberal Party, said that his [...]
Gibo beats Noynoy in Ateneo mock polls
By Jaime Laude
MANILA, Philippines – Administration presidential candidate Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro has won over his cousin, Liberal Party (LP) bet Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III, in mock polls at the Ateneo de Manila University.
Ateneo’s school organ, The Guidon, has bannered “Gibo triumphs in mock polls” and explained how Teodoro beat Aquino in the mock polls [...]
Peace and order is Erap’s centerpiece program
By Jose Rodel Clapano
MANILA, Philippines – Former President Joseph Estrada said peace and order will be a centerpiece of his governance if he is elected president once more.
The standard-bearer of the Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino-United Opposition (PMP-UNO) made the pronouncement yesterday in reaction to the outbreak of violence in Cebu, Davao, and Cavite in the [...]
Polls, economy seen boosting tour industry
February 14, 2010 03:08:00
Kristine L. Alave
Philippine Daily Inquirer
MANILA, Philippines–The recovery of the world economy and the May 10 national elections will boost the local tourism industry in 2010, an industry group said.
Ma. Paz Alberto, president of the Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA), projected more travelers would come to the Philippines this year as the economic [...]
LP bares Villar land controversy
February 12, 2010 13:36:00
Gil C. Cabacungan Jr.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
ILOILO – The Liberal Party unleashed Friday a land conversion bomb against Nacionalista Party standard-bearer Senator Manuel Villar.
In a press conference at the Iloilo Golf and Country Club in Sta. Barbara, Iloilo, Former Senate president Franklin Drilon said Villar’s company, Crown Communities Iloilo, bought 12.7 hectares in [...]
