Topic: national-unity-party

Mayor Isko: 2022 presidential race 'not in my radar'

Mayor Isko: 2022 presidential race 'not in my radar'

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 14 09:37 AM

Manila Mayor Isko Moreno on Friday dismissed speculation that he would be gunning for the presidency in the 2022 national elections, despite earning the admiration of President Rodrigo Duterte. Read more »

Higher number of deputy speakers meant to accommodate lawmakers: Barzaga

Higher number of deputy speakers meant to accommodate lawmakers: Barzaga

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 12 09:30 AM

NUP President and Congressman Elpidio Barzaga defends the higher number of deputy speakers in the House of Representatives, calling it necessary for better legislation. There are currently 18 deputy speakers in Congress, including the president's son, Davao City Representative Paolo Duterte. Barzaga says the new positions were created as House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano's way of accommodating lawmakers who supported him. Read more »

PDP-Laban: No reorganization plans amid departure of some members to NUP

PDP-Laban: No reorganization plans amid departure of some members to NUP

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 08 03:12 PM

PDP-Laban Executive Vice President Aurelio Gonzales Jr. denies any reorganization plan for the ruling party. He insists the party's gathering Wednesday night was a victory celebration for Sen. Manny Pacquiao's recent boxing victory and not a loyalty check. The lawmaker's statement follows the departure of 12 party members to join the National Unity Party. Read more »

Isko for 2022? Too early, says NUP

Isko for 2022? Too early, says NUP

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 07 11:05 AM

MANILA - The National Unity Party (NUP) is not looking at fielding any candidate for the presidential elections on 2022, despite having a rising name under its roster. Read more »

Mayor Isko 'promoted' as NUP vice chair

Mayor Isko 'promoted' as NUP vice chair

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 06 03:19 PM

MANILA - Manila Mayor Isko Moreno on Tuesday was “promoted” to a key position in the National Unity Party (NUP), an emerging power bloc in the House of Representatives. Read more »

Paolo Duterte adopted in National Unity Party

Paolo Duterte adopted in National Unity Party

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 01 11:15 PM

MANILA (UPDATED) - President Rodrigo Duterte’s eldest son House Deputy Speaker Paolo Duterte has been adopted by the National Unity Party along with one of his close allies in the Lower House amid the reorganization of the House of Representatives. Read more »

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