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 [...]
Lakas strength formidable, says Gov. Mercado
By Jani Arnaiz
February 16, 2010
MAASIN CITY – At least 75 percent of the total seats in the House of Representatives, governors and city mayors in the country in May polls are fielded by the Lakas Party compared to Liberal Party’s 42 percent and NP’s 22 percent, Southern Leyte Gov. disclosed Monday.
Mercado said the data [...]
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 [...]
NP bets entertain crowd with songs
February 12, 2010 13:32:00
Nikko Dizon
Philippine Daily Inquirer
TANZA, Cavite – It’s not yet noon but lawyer Adel Tamano, Nacionalista Party senatorial candidate, already breaks out into a popular ditty on stage, while campaigning in Barangay (village) Uno here Friday.
If the Commission on Elections does prohibit showbiz celebrities from endorsing candidates for the May presidential elections, the [...]
Rep. Mercado says Lakas to evaluate “Gibo” campaign strategy
By Jani Arnaiz
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 17:39:00 02/10/2010
Filed Under: Eleksyon 2010, Elections, Politics
MAASIN CITY, Southern Leyte – The Lakas-Kampi-NUCD party executive committee will meet in March to evaluate their campaign strategies, should the survey ratings of the party standard bearer, former defense secretary Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro, fail to improve, Southern Leyte Representative Roger [...]
Bicam approves Freedom of Information Act
Manila (January 24) — With the approval of the Freedom of Information Act by the bicameral conference committee of the Senate and the House of Representatives, only the nod of the plenary is needed before the law is sent to President Arroyo for her signature.
The bill would be tackled at the plenary this week to [...]
Extended registration nets 660 new voters for Southern Leyte
By Bong Pedalino
Maasin City (January 6) — A total of 660 fresh entrants to the electoral right of suffrage showed up for the eighteen towns and one city of the province during the five-day extended voters listing last month.
The special registration by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) was made in accordance to a Supreme Court [...]
