Support for Duterte drops ahead of next year’s elections

THE presidential election, scheduled for May 2022, is shaping up to be a greater challenge for the Duterte family.

Senators question 'overpriced' Covid gear

SENATORS HAVE launched an investigation into how a Chinese national and ally of President Rodrigo Duterte was awarded a multi-million-dollar contract by the government to supply “overpriced” face masks and other medical equipment in the fight against the coronavirus.

Use of face shields, face masks still mandatory in public places

DAVAO CITY – President Duterte has backtracked from his previous statement saying the wearing of face shield should only be worn in hospitals following a meeting with Senate President Vicente Sotto III.

Trolls, propagandists step up attacks vs. Robredo, opposition

PERSONAL INSULTS and political attacks against those who are critical of President Rodrigo Duterte and the opposition are increasing in social media ahead of next year’s national polls.

Covid-19 not a reason to postpone BARMM polls

SENATOR PANFILO Lacson warned of the danger of citing the Covid-19 pandemic as a major reason in the need to postpone the first regular elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), CNN Philippines reported.