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Trump says US coronavirus vaccine 'possible' by November

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 07 03:41 AM

President Donald Trump on Thursday said that a vaccine may be produced ahead of the US presidential election on November 3 -- a more optimistic timeline than given by his top infectious diseases doctor. Read more »

Kanye West's erratic behavior puts spotlight on bipolar disorder

Issam Ahmed, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 22 01:31 PM

US rapper and apparent presidential candidate Kanye West has opened up in the past about his struggles with bipolar disorder. Read more »

Robredo says no plans yet for 2022, focused on service

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 08 08:31 PM

Vice President Leni Robredo said she has no plans yet for the 2022 elections, amid calls for her to run for higher office. Read more »

Experts warn vs Chinese influence in 2022 PH presidential elections

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 10 11:23 PM

Experts warned against several "Manchurian candidates" in the 2022 Philippine presidential race as China tightens its grip in the Southeast Asian region. Read more »

OPINION: Bong Go finds another reason for Duterte’s rage vs ABS-CBN

Ellen T. Tordesillas
Posted at Feb 26 01:58 AM

The President’s oft-repeated claim that ABS-CBN swindled him of the money he paid for his political ads that was not aired was effectively debunked by the network’s President and CEO Carlo Katigbak during the Senate hearing last Monday. Read more »

ABS-CBN chief says all Duterte national pol ads aired

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 25 12:17 AM

ABS-CBN Corp. chief Carlo L. Katigbak answered publicly for the first time the accusation of President Duterte that the broadcast network swindled him after it allegedly failed to air his ads in the 2016 elections.  Read more »

OPINION: The Continuing Search for Change: Analyzing Philippine Political Behavior (Part II)

Edmund S. Tayao
Posted at Jan 31 06:57 PM

If at the end of this administration, change is really felt, whoever intends to run for President should have a more potent message of change. Read more »

OPINION: Analyzing Philippine Electoral Behavior

Edmund S. Tayao
Posted at Jan 23 08:59 PM

“Winnability” or popularity seems to sum up the formula for winning elections in the Philippines. However, there are those, like me, who still believe in capacity and background. Read more »

OPINION: A strange Duterte legacy campaign

Ellen T. Tordesillas
Posted at Jan 21 09:33 PM

Usually, you summarize your accomplishments at the end of your term.  Read more »

OPINION: Personalistic politics and political parties

Edmund Tayao
Posted at Jan 13 06:12 PM

Preparation starts rather early when preparing for the next elections in the Philippines, precisely because so much as everything depends on the candidate. Read more »

OPINION: Wars and US presidential elections: Who's in charge?

Edmund S. Tayao
Posted at Jan 07 09:12 PM

The Republican template of war appears to be in play again as President Donald Trump fights for his second term. Read more »

Mayor Isko on 2022 presidential election plan: 'I'll let destiny decide'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 07 04:20 PM

MANILA - Manila Mayor Isko Moreno is leaving it up to destiny to decide if he is cut for the presidency or not.  Read more »

US presidential hopeful Sanders gets clean bill of health after heart attack

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 31 05:38 AM

Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders has fully recovered from the heart attack he suffered three months ago and is in good health, his doctors said in letters released on Monday. Read more »

OPINION: Transition Politics

Edmund Tayao
Posted at Dec 26 11:57 PM

We are, again, at the “expectation” stage that the next 6 years, come 2022, will be better.  Then again, Filipinos are like that—optimistic.  I hope.  Read more »

Why Pacquiao must slay this evil

Editorial cartoon by Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 20 03:46 AM

Fighting corruption in his own basketball league is one battle Senator Manny Pacquiao must win.  Read more »

OPINION: The Altered State of Philippine Politics

Edmund Tayao
Posted at Nov 18 04:12 PM

As any nation develops and matures, there is always a fundamental change that happens, redefining the character of its politics and, in turn, its governance. Read more »

Pagtanggap ni VP Leni sa anti-drug chair post walang kinalaman sa 2022 elections

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 07 07:09 PM

Iginiit ngayong Huwebes ni Vice President Leni Robredo na walang kinalaman sa presidential elections sa 2022 ang pagtanggap niya sa posisyong co-chairperson ng komiteng lumalaban sa ilegal na droga. Read more »

[OPINION] Isko Moreno: The Filipino Jokowi?

Karim Raslan — Ceritalah ASEAN
Posted at Nov 04 02:15 PM

It’s tempting to see the parallels between Isko’s rise with not only President Duterte’s, but that of Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo (“Jokowi”).  Read more »

Early campaigning for 2022? Why even talk about it, asks Go

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 24 06:52 PM

MANILA - Cheers filled a covered court in Sta. Ana, Manila Thursday as Sen. Christopher "Bong" Go and two actors, clad in the lawmaker's 2019 campaign shirts, sang songs and handed out shoes and grocery packs to victims of a recent fire.  Read more »

Pacquiao ‘posturing’ early for 2022 bid with new war movie roles, strategist says

Christian V. Esguerra, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 24 04:31 PM

But if the senator, boxing’s only 8-division titlist, is indeed eyeing Malacañang, giving himself a head start of 31 months before elections also has its risks, said veteran campaign strategist Alan German. Read more »