By Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, Reporter PHILIPPINE opposition forces that include leftists and moderates should focus on building constituents now to give themselves a fighting chance against the resurgence of right-wing populism, political analysts said, as Brazil saw the defeat of Jair Bolsonaro’s far-right rule in a tight presidential race. The opposition camp should also […]
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Congressional leaders’ stature seen smoothing Marcos agenda
By Alyssa Nicole O. Tan, Reporter THE administration’s legislative agenda is expected to benefit from the stature enjoyed by the congressional leadership, with the projected speaker also a cousin of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., analysts said. Mr. Marcos, who won the May 9 election by a landslide, will deliver his first address to Congress […]
Opposition councilors claim Ahong delayed release of JOs’ gratuity pay
THE rift between Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan and members of the city’s opposition bloc continues to deepen.This as opposition councilors accused Chan of delaying the r…
Chan to opposition dads: Approve AIP, release calamity aid
LAPU-LAPU City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan is reiterating his request to the City Council’s opposition majority bloc to approve their Annual Investment Plan (AIP) for next year in or…
1Sambayan nominates VP Leni for president
OPPOSITION coalition 1Sambayan has officially endorsed Vice President Maria Leonor “Leni” G. Robredo as its standard bearer for the 2022 elections. Ms. Robredo, in a statement released after the group’s announcement on Thursday, thanked 1Sambayan but did not confirm whether or not she would accept the nomination. “1Sambayan is pleased to announce to the nation […]
Opposition coalition to name 2022 polls bets by late September
Opposition coalition 1Sambayan on Friday said it may only name its official candidates for next year’s elections by late September, saying the party is still focused on its expansion activities. More than three months since it was launched, the coalition is “still in the process of accepting nominations,” retired justice Antonio T. Carpio, a coalition […]