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Campaign reforms pushed as report shows candidates splurged billions on ads

Willard Cheng, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 21 06:01 PM

Advocates pushed for reforms in campaign finance laws to level the playing field in election campaigns as data showed 2022 national candidates splurged millions of pesos on ads per day during the official campaign period. Read more »

Only Leni-Kiko campaign can use Ely Buendia songs—manager

ANCX Staff
Updated as of Apr 13 12:32 PM

If you think you can just use his songs without consent, that’s maling akala. Read more »

'Spotlight on Marcos' P203-B unpaid taxes a good political move'

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 21 02:50 PM

Presidential candidate Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso’s move to raise the issue of the Marcos family’s P203 billion unpaid taxes in the latest presidential debates is a good political move, an analyst said Monday. Read more »

Pacquiao to guest Senate candidates: Don't endorse presidential bet

Sherrie Ann Torres, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 17 03:47 PM

PROMDI standard bearer Sen. Manny Pacquiao urged guest Senate candidates to refrain from endorsing any presidential candidate. Read more »

Robredo says 'excited' to woo 'Solid North'

Jervis Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 10 06:08 PM

Presidential candidate and Vice President Leni Robredo said she's excited to proceed with her campaign in northern provinces of Luzon, which is the stronghold of her rival Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos. Read more »

1987 Constitution framers back Robredo presidential bid

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 24 05:18 PM

Nine framers of the 1987 Philippine Constitution picked Vice President Leni Robredo as their choice among the 10 presidential aspirants in the May elections. Read more »

Pangilinan says Leni-Kiko tandem remains solid

Jervis Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 22 07:54 PM

Vice presidential candidate Sen. Kiko Pangilinan said his tandem with VP Leni Robredo is solid, despite them campaigning separately during the day. Read more »

Pacquiao, Jinkee recall humble beginnings

Sherrie Ann Torres, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 18 01:08 PM

Presidential aspirant and senator Manny Pacquiao reminded the public about his humble beginnings during a community forum in Taytay, Rizal. Read more »

DOJ moves to preserve 'Maharlika' YouTube account in Pangilinan cyber libel complaint

Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 15 01:27 PM

The DOJ said it has requested YouTube to preserve the account that Sen. Francis Pangilinan complained of before Quezon City prosecutors Monday. Read more »

Lacson, Pacquiao undaunted by latest Pulse Asia survey results

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 14 04:11 PM

Presidential candidates Panfilo Lacson and Manny Pacquiao are undaunted by the latest presidential preference survey by pollster Pulse Asia, they said Monday. Read more »

Enrile spends 98th birthday with Bongbong Marcos

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 14 01:19 PM

Former Senator Juan Ponce Enrile, who in 1986 withdrew support for dictator Ferdinand Marcos, has spent his 98th birthday with the strongman's only son, Bongbong Marcos. Read more »

'We will rise on our merits': Lacson unbothered by Marcos non-disqualification

Willard Cheng, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 11 03:16 PM

Presidential candidate Senator Ping Lacson declined to comment on the Comission on Election’s (Comelec) decision junking the disqualification cases against Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., saying he intends to campaign based on his own merits. Read more »

Man in supposed Marcos 'kill plot' seeks to clear name

Benise Balaoing, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 09 06:14 PM

A man accused of plotting against presidential candidate Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.has surrendered to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in a bid to clear his name. Read more »

Lacson shuts down Ping-Sara rumors

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 07 03:55 PM

Presidential aspirant Senator Panfilo Lacson on Monday shut down rumors that he is eyeing a partnership with Davao City Mayor Sara-Duterte Carpio in the 2022 presidential race. Read more »

US may send observers in Halalan 2022

Willard Cheng, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 27 06:22 PM

Variava said the US may send observers to monitor the conduct of the 2022 polls, having discussed with the Commission of Elections its observation program. Read more »

Comelec to hold 6 presidential, VP debates starting February

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 26 05:53 PM

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will sponsor a total of 6 presidential and vice-presidential debates when the official campaign period for national posts begins on Feb. 8. Read more »

Prof Clarita Carlos’ brutal zingers for presidentiables

ANCX Staff
Updated as of Jan 26 06:40 PM

Prof. Clarita Carlos is becoming a favorite guest on talk shows, and these sample zingers will tell you why Read more »

Philippines starts printing of ballots for May 2022 polls

Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 24 11:31 AM

A Comelec official on Monday expressed optimism that the poll body will meet its target for printing of ballots now that the printing for this year’s elections started earlier than in 2019. Read more »

Sotto prefers to head drugs board if elected as VP and offered Cabinet post

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 20 01:39 PM

If given the chance, Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III said Thursday he wants to lead the Dangerous Drugs Board if he wins this year's vice presidential race and then offered a Cabinet position. Read more »

Problema sa mabagal na internet target ayusin ni Pacquiao

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 16 08:32 PM

Target ayusin ni Sen. Manny Pacquiao ang isyu ng mabagal na internet connection sa bansa kung manalo siya sa Halalan 2022. Read more »