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Macalintal to Jinggoy: Thieves, not celebrities unworthy of running in polls

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 19 03:36 PM

Opposition senatorial candidate Romulo Macalintal on Tuesday clarified that he was not against celebrity-candidates, but politicians who have been branded as “thieves.” Read more »

'Bato' says will endure 'plastikan' in campaign despite fatigue

Sherrie Ann Torres, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 19 01:14 PM

Administration senatorial candidate Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa on Tuesday said he will endure the "plastikan" or insincerity during the 90-day campaign period for May's midterm elections despite his fatigue. Read more »

Poll watchdog blames SC decision for party-list system woes

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 19 06:30 AM

MANILA - An election watchdog on Monday blamed a Supreme Court decision for various problems hounding the Philippine party-list system. Read more »

Ilang baguhan sa politika, umaasa sa social media

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 19 12:37 AM

Hindi man gaanong sikat o kaya'y bagito sa politika, tiwala ang ilang kandidato na mananalo sa halalan. Read more »

Harapan 2019 Fast Talk

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 18 07:17 PM

Sumalang sa "fast talk segment" ng Harapan 2019 ang ilan sa mga kakandidatong senador sa darating na eleksyon.  Read more »

Selective inspection? Comelec reacts to criticisms on crackdown vs illegal posters

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 18 03:09 PM

A list of 40 senatorial candidates who supposedly used unlawful campaign materials only includes residents of Metro Manila, the Commission on Elections said Monday. Read more »

Libel should stay as a crime, says Senate bet Jiggy Manicad

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 18 11:09 AM

Libel should stay as a crime in the Philippines to keep media practitioners on their toes, former broadcast journalist Jiggy Manicad said Sunday. Read more »

Drug money could fund vote-buying in May polls, warns PDEA

Jamaine Punzalan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 18 09:39 AM

Rogue politicians may use drug money to buy votes in May's midterm elections, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency said Monday. Read more »

Harapan 2019: A 'thorn,' a doctor, a crusader vs stupidity among those vying for Senate seat

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 18 09:30 AM

A medical doctor-turned-social media star, a self-proclaimed crusader against stupidity, and a "thorn among the roses" are just some of the senatorial candidates that faced off in "Harapan 2019: The ABS-CBN Senatorial Town Hall Debate" on Sunday. Read more »

Focus on rehab centers instead of lowering criminal age: Senate bets

Jaehwa Bernardo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 17 10:02 PM

Rehabilitation facilities for children that commit crimes should be improved instead of lowering the age of criminal liability, several senatorial aspirants said on Sunday. Read more »

Jiggy Manicad: Rappler's Maria Ressa should argue case in court

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 18 11:06 AM

MANILA - Veteran broadcast journalist Jiggy Manicad said Rappler chief Maria Ressa should prove her innocence in court. Read more »

Bam Aquino says small businesses 'better' under Duterte

Jauhn Villaruel, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 17 09:45 PM

Aquino, who is from the opposition ticket Otso Diretso, was asked what he likes best about the Duterte administration. Read more »

No need for Marcos apology over alleged rights abuses: Gadon

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 17 09:41 PM

Gadon had previously described himself as a "true blooded Marcos loyalist" and is a self-branded crusader against stupidity. Read more »

Gadon rejects ill-gotten wealth charge vs Marcoses

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 17 09:51 PM

Lawyer Larry Gadon denied on Sunday that the family of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr. amassed ill-gotten wealth over their 2-decade rule. Read more »

'Balimbing ka ba?' Senatorial candidate Francis Tolentino answers

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 17 09:24 PM

Former presidential political adviser Francis Tolentino denied on Sunday that he is a political renegade. Read more »

Why Senate hopeful Glenn Chong won't back Con-ass

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 17 09:07 PM

MANILA - Even while he is seeking a seat at the Senate, former Biliran Rep. Glenn Chong said he does not trust lawmakers. Read more »

Senate hopefuls eye fuel tax suspension to tame inflation

Jauhn Villaruel, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 18 09:33 AM

Some senatorial candidates on Sunday called for a review of tax reform, as they blamed higher duties on fuel for quickening inflation. Read more »

Legalize medical marijuana? Doc Willie Ong says 'pwede'

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 17 09:43 PM

Doctor Willie Ong said the country should give the legalization of medical marijuana a chance after conducting medical studies. Read more »

Hilbay: Aquino can't be held liable for Mamasapano carnage

Rose Carmelle Lacuata, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 17 08:34 PM

MANILA - Former Solicitor General Florin Hilbay said former president Benigno Aquino III should not be held liable for the 2015 Mamasapano massacre that killed 44 elite policemen. Read more »

'Slavery,' 'exploitation': Senate bets promise to stop 'endo'

Jaehwa Bernardo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 18 09:32 AM

Nine senatorial aspirants on Sunday stressed on the need to stop illegal contractualization or “endo,” citing new legislation or amendments in existing laws as remedies. Read more »