(L-R) Senatorial aspirants Rodante Marcoleta, Robin Padilla, Salvador Panelo, Rey Langit, and Greco Belgica (File photo) MANILA - Senatorial aspirants Salvador Panelo and Rey Langit on Tuesday acknowledged their defeat in this year's elections. This, after partial and unofficial count of the poll results showed that Panelo and Langit failed to enter the top 12 of the senatorial race. "The people have spoken, and it behooves everyone to accept the verdict," Panelo said in a press statement. "From the bottom of our hearts, thank you so much to those who believed in our candidacy and advocacies. We are proud to have your support, and you inspire us to deliver on our promises in another capacity." Langit, in a separate statement, thanked the people who believed in him and supported his candidacy. "Ang inyong involvement sa ating halalan ay nagsilbing inspirasyon namin upang ipagpatuloy pa ang aming hangaring maglingkod sa Bayan. Ang lahat nang ito ay para sa at
PDP-Laban president and Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi (File photo) MANILA - The Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) on Tuesday enjoined the public to stand united and support the next administration for the country's progress and development. PDP-Laban president and Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi made the call, as he lauded the "peaceful and orderly" conduct of the May 9 national and local elections. "Congratulations to the Filipino people for the conduct of a generally peaceful and orderly elections," Cusi said in a Facebook post uploaded on the PDP-Laban's official Facebook page. Cusi called for unity, as he emphasized the need to continue President Rodrigo Roa Duterte's promise of change. "Congratulations to the winners and we call on everyone to now focus on working together for the good of all," he said. Duterte is set to step down from office on June 30. Duterte, chair of the PDP-Laban, did not endorse any presidential
PDP-LABAN RALLY. President Rodrigo Duterte raises the hands of Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) senatorial aspirants and guest candidates during the PDP-Laban campaign rally on Congressional Road in Caloocan City on April 19, 2022. He reminded voters to select political bets who have the heart to serve, noting that many candidates tend to forget about the nation and people once elected.(Presidential photo by Simeon Celi) MANILA - The Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) has expressed confidence that its local and national candidates will win the May 9 elections. This, after the Commission on Elections (Comelec), in its Resolution 10787, designated the PDP-Laban as the dominant majority political party in this year's polls. "With this, the party expects to finish strong as we enter the last few days of the campaign. We are confident of the victory of our national and local candidates nationwide," PDP Laban president and Energy Secr
CONTINUING DRUG WAR. Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) senatorial candidates Rey Langit, Greco Belgica, and Salvador Panelo sign Tuesday (May 3, 2022) a manifesto continuing President Rodrigo Duterte's anti-narcotics campaign. They promised to continue Duterte's drug war if they win the May 9 senatorial race to make the Philippines "safe, peaceful, and drug-free." (Photo courtesy of PDP-Laban) MANILA - At least three senatorial candidates of the ruling party, the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban), have signed a manifesto on the continuation of President Rodrigo Duterte's anti-narcotics drive, if they win the May 9 elections. The manifesto of support was signed Tuesday during the joint press conference of former chief presidential legal counsel Salvador Panelo, former Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission chairperson Greco Belgica, and veteran journalist Rey Langit. The three senatorial candidates renewed their commitme
(Photo courtesy of BARMM) MANILA - Two senatorial candidates of President Rodrigo Duterte's party, the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban), have denounced vote-buying and vote-selling during campaign season, noting that Filipinos will be the biggest "losers" should these irregularities persist. In a press statement, PDP-Laban senatorial bets Rey Langit and Astra Pimentel called for intensified monitoring on the part of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and vigilance among voters. Pimentel, former executive director of the Commission on Filipinos Overseas, said the Comelec should ensure the integrity of the 2022 polls. "Tutukan dapat ng Comelec ang mga insidente ng vote-buying. Maiwasan na dapat itong lumaganap pa (The Comelec should focus on vote buying incidents. They should prevent it from spreading further)," she said. She encouraged voters to look at the platforms of the candidates, instead of accepting money or gifts. "Taumbayan