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'Kita mo 'yung script': 'Bikoy' scam meant to blacken all critics - Alejano

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Updated as of May 24 12:15 PM

The revelations of Peter Joemel Advincula, a man who claims to be the hooded figure in a series of anti-Duterte viral videos, were meant to blacken and silence the opposition, defeated senatorial bet Gary Alejano said Friday.  Read more »

Duterte's PDP-Laban bets dominate gubernatorial posts

Dasha Marice Uy, ABS-CBN Investigative & Research Group
Updated as of May 23 05:36 AM

Administration party candidates are set to occupy more than half of all gubernatorial seats, or 41 out of the 81 seats across the country, based on the Certificates of Canvass of the May 13, 2019 midterm elections from the Commission on Elections (Comelec).    Read more »

How infighting, lean bench caused Estrada dynasty downfall

Christian V. Esguerra, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 23 12:02 AM

Simultaneous defeats in last week’s midterm elections stunned former President Joseph Estrada’s family, bringing the curtain down on the political dynasty he steadily built and expanded over 5 decades. Read more »

Gordon seeks Senate probe on alleged vote-buying

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Updated as of May 22 03:09 PM

Gordon said vote-buying was so rampant that people were seen lining up or gathering everyday in politicians' homes, including those linked to the illegal drug trade.   Read more »

Bong Go not accompanied by family at Senate proclamation

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 22 02:24 PM

MANILA - Senator-elect Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go, the closest ally of President Rodrigo Duterte to clinch a seat in the Senate, was not accompanied by family during the proclamation of winners of the midterm polls Wednesday. Read more »

Villar on topping Senate race: It’s about the message

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 22 12:47 PM

MANILA - Sen. Cynthia Villar on Wednesday said the central message of her campaign catapulted her to the top spot in the Senate race, but she continued to parry questions on a possible presidential bid in 2022.   Read more »

LOOK: Imee Marcos proclaimed senator

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Updated as of May 22 12:44 PM

Former Ilocos Norte Gov. Maria Imelda Josefa “Imee” Marcos, daughter of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos, was proclaimed senator-elect Wednesday after placing 8th in the Senate race with a total of 15,882,628 votes.  Read more »

Senate topnotcher Villar to pursue advocacy over higher office

Jessica Fenol, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 22 11:24 AM

Winning a Senate seat can be achieved by working hard, but the presidency is destiny, says 68-year-old reelectionist Senator Cynthia Villar.  Read more »

Grace Poe rides independent campaign to second place finish

Trishia Billones, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 22 11:20 AM

Poe, 50, topped the 2013 senatorial race on her first crack at public office. She placed third in the 2016 presidential race behind President Rodrigo Duterte and former Sen. Mar Roxas who failed to reclaim his Senate seat in the May 13 vote. Read more »

Senators proclaimed, showing Duterte, 'Solid South' clout

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 22 07:10 PM

Greater influence over the Senate will help the 74-year-old Duterte fulfill his campaign promises in the last 3 years of his term, including shifting to a federal form of government to spread wealth to the countryside and lowering corporate taxes to lure more investors. Read more »

Move over 'Solid North,' 'Solid South' is new PH power base

Edson Joseph Guido, ABS-CBN Data Analytics
Updated as of May 21 06:33 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte, the first Filipino leader from Mindanao, rallied voters in the south to support his chosen senatorial candidates, delivering a sweep for the pro-administration ticket. Read more »

Imee should 'sincerely' resolve questions about academic background, says Pia

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Posted at May 21 11:33 AM

MANILA - Taguig Rep. Pia Cayetano believes that questions about the controversial educational background of fellow Senate bet Imee Marcos should be resolved.   Read more »

Pangilinan resigns as LP president, cites Otso Diretso defeat

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 21 05:01 PM

Senator Francis Pangilinan said Tuesday he resigned as president of the Liberal Party, taking responsibility for the apparent loss of all opposition senatorial candidates. Read more »

Senate newcomer Dela Rosa says to focus on OFWs, police

Berchan Louie Angchay, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 21 07:38 AM

Senatorial candidate Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa on Monday said he will focus on crafting laws for overseas Filipino workers and policemen.  Read more »

'Nakikisali siya sa pag-abuso': Dingdong Dantes calls out Duterte Youth's Cardema

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Posted at May 21 12:06 AM

MANILA - Actor and former National Youth Commission (NYC) chief Dingdong Dantes has called out Ronald Cardema for seeking to become a substitute nominee of the Duterte Youth party-list group. Read more »

#HalalanResults: Cynthia Villar maintains lead in senatorial race

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Posted at May 20 10:25 PM

The Commission on Elections (Comelec), sitting as the National Board of Canvassers (NBOC) has canvassed 165 out of 167 Certificates of Canvass (COCs) as of Monday night. Read more »

Senate to probe problems, glitches in recent election: Pimentel

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Posted at May 20 06:26 PM

MANILA - The Senate will look into the different issues that marred last week's midterm elections, Sen. Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III said Monday. Read more »

26 politicians in 'narco list' won in midterm polls

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Posted at May 20 05:07 PM

MANILA - Twenty-six politicians with alleged links to the illegal drug trade were among the winners for local posts in the midterm elections. Read more »

Comelec set to finish counting of votes

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 20 03:10 PM

MANILA - The Commission on Elections (Comelec), sitting as the National Board of Canvassers (NBOC), is expected to finish processing Monday the remaining 5 certificates of canvass (COC) before winners can be proclaimed in the senatorial and party-list races. Read more »

Cardema substitution for Duterte Youth post not yet approved - Comelec

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 20 04:55 PM

The Commission on Elections has yet to approve ex-National Youth Commission chairperson Ronald Cardema's bid to become the substitute nominee for the Duterte Youth party-list group, a poll commissioner said Monday.  Read more »