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Veteran educator, entrepreneur, and media personality Carl Balita is throwing his hat into the political ring after confirming his candidacy for senator during the 2022 national elections. Balita will take his oath […]

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Vilma Santos-Recto auditions for her next role: as Senator – #BotongPinoy2022

PD September 26, 2021; MD September 26, 2021 by Mark Pere Madrona

After over two decades as a local politician in her home province of Batangas, Congresswoman Vilma Santos-Recto is now poised to enter national politics by running for Senator in 2022. A veteran […]

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Willie Ong will not help Isko Moreno in reaching out to opposition voters – #BotongPinoy2022

PD September 25, 2021; MD September 26, 2021 by Mark Pere Madrona

Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno formalized his much-speculated candidacy for the presidency this week. However, what no one saw coming was his announcement of Doctor Willie Ong as his nominee for vice […]

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The problem with claiming that Isko Moreno is a Duterte supporter

PD September 22, 2021 by Mark Pere Madrona

Manila Mayor Francisco Domagoso, more popularly known by his screen name “Isko Moreno” when he was still an actor, officially entered the 2022 presidential race in a speech this morning. He likewise […]

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Examining the five-year demolition job against Leni Robredo – #BotongPinoy2022

PD September 21, 2021; MD September 23, 2021 by Mark Pere Madrona

With just two weeks left before the deadline for the filing of candidacies for the 2022 national and local elections, Vice President Leni Robredo remains undecided about running for president. Her indecisiveness […]

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#BotongPinoy2022 – Manny Pacquiao officially joins 2022 presidential race

PD September 19, 2021; MD September 19, 2021 by Mark Pere Madrona

Senator Manny Pacquiao has officially declared his candidacy for the 2022 presidential elections Sunday afternoon. Pacquiao, the only boxer in world history to have won titles in eight different weight divisions, has […]

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Analyzing Toni Gonzaga’s interview with Bongbong Marcos

PD September 15, 2021; MD September 19, 2021 by Mark Pere Madrona

Celebrity talk show host and actress Toni Gonzaga is getting flak for her recent interview with former Senator and defeated vice presidential candidate Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. for her web show “Toni […]

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GOODBYE, SENATE! – Leaked video of Harry Roque shouting at doctors goes viral

PD September 10, 2021; MD September 10, 2021 by Mark Pere Madrona

A video showing presidential spokesperson and likely senatorial candidate Harry Roque shouting at a group of doctors during a Zoom meeting has gone viral Thursday morning (September 10). Roque was speaking to […]

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CREDIT GRABBING? – Mark Villar touts his work as DPWH secretary to boost his expected Senate bid

PD August 28, 2021 by Mark Pere Madrona

Secretary Mark Villar of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has been running television commercials for months already ahead of his widely expected candidacy for senator in the 2022 national […]