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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 »

May balak bang tumakbo sa 2022 sina Leni, Sara, Grace Poe?

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 18 10:36 PM

Lumulutang na ang posibilidad na tatlong babae ang maghaharap-harap sa halalan sa 2022. Read more »

Imee won’t fight back after opposition takes swipe at ‘thieves’

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 18 07:24 PM

LAOAG CITY - Ilocos Norte Governor and senatorial hopeful Imee Marcos on Monday said she won’t engage opposition bets from Otso Diretso after they made reference to “thieving” candidates in a recent sortie. 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 »

Hugpong bets woo voters in Marcos stronghold

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 18 05:51 PM

In typical Marcos fashion, the host political family pulled out all the stops in welcoming the HNP bets, putting up a beautifully decorated stage and preparing grand productions featuring the Ilocano culture. 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 »

Sara Duterte shuns ‘next president’ tag

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 18 01:30 PM

Duterte-Carpio said deciding to run for president was not easy, and that it needed “money, machinery, and most important of all, the wisdom and guidance of God.” Read more »

Australia says 'state actor' hacked parties, parliament

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Feb 18 11:39 AM

Prime Minister Scott Morrison told lawmakers security agencies looking at a hack of lawmakers "also became aware that the networks of some political parties; Liberal, Labor and Nationals have also been affected." Read more »

Singsons welcome Hugpong bets to Ilocos Sur

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 18 09:27 PM

VIGAN - Senatorial bets under the administration coalition Hugpong ng Pagbabago on Monday visited Ilocos Sur, as the campaign season entered its second week. 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 »