@jairojourno This is the latest campaign of Robredo in Region 3, where she lost in 2016 to Marcos Jr. Including Zambales, where she lost by a margin of 60k votes.
For 2022, Leni will challenge Marcos Jr.'s dominance in Central Luzon - the 3rd most vote rich region with 7.2 million voters.
@jairojourno Vice presidential candidate Senator Kiko Pangilinan is now addressing 'kakampinks' from Zambales.
@jairojourno Pangilinan asks their supporters to "bring truth" in every household in Zambales with only a few days left before the elections. | via @jairojourno
@jairojourno In the last Pulse Asia survey, Marcos Jr. is still leading in Central Luzon with 66 voting preference, versus Robredo's 13. | via @jairojourno
@jairojourno A light moment during the Olongapo's people's rally as Mega Star Sharon Cuneta approached her husband Kiko Pangilinan to address 'kakampinks.' | via @jairojourno
@jairojourno LOOK: Son of late President Ramon Magsaysay, former senator Jun Magsaysay raises the hands of VP Robredo and Sen. Pangilinan.
The former senator earlier announced that their family supports VP Robredo. | via @jairojourno
@jairojourno LOOK: Members of indigenous groups in Zambales raise the hands of VP Leni Robredo and Sen. Kiko Pangilinan during the Olongapo people's rally of the tandem. #PHVote#PHVoteRobredo#WeDecide | via @jairojourno
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JUST IN: Justice Secretary Boying Remulla tells reporters suspended BuCor Chief Gerald Bantag told him the excavation inside Bilibid will be used to look for the so-called Yamashita treasure.
Bantag earlier said the hole will be used as a swimming pool. | via @jairojourno
@jairojourno “Originally, I was told by Director General Bantag about it. And I told him to stop it. I told him to stop it,” Remulla adds. | via @jairojourno
@jeegeronimo Environmental activist Helena Gualinga: I did not envision a world where we, the youth, are left to deal with the consequences of the irresponsibility of the adults and the so-called world leaders. #COP27 | via @jeegeronimo
@jeegeronimo Gualinga: I envision a future where we do not have to fear another flood, another typhoon, another fire, or fear finding another murdered protector of the Amazon. #COP27 | via @jeegeronimo
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and China President Xi Jinping had "a very pleasant exchange" during their bilateral meeting, said Marcos in a release from his press office. 📷: Office of the Press Secretary | via @beacupin
@beacupin Release from the Philippines' Office of the Press Secretary: "The President said Xi was also surprised to meet his old friend, former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, who accompanied him during the meeting."
Arroyo is part of the Philippine delegation here in Bangkok for APEC.
@beacupin The Office of the Press Secretary says Marcos and Xi "spoke about regional issues, but mostly about the plans for his upcoming state visit to China in the first week of January."
Marcos earlier said he was keen on bringing up West PH Sea in talks w/ his Chinese counterpart.
The House local government panel approves a bill proposing an automatic income classification for LGUs, as proponents point out that the last income reclassification of provinces, cities, and towns was in 2008. | via @newsdwight
@newsdwight Income reclassifications have been suspended since 2012, after the DOJ advised the DOF that its secretary only has a "recommending authority in making changes" in LGUs' income classifications, says panel chairman and Valenzuela 1st District Rep. Rex Gatchalian. | via @newsdwight
@newsdwight Income reclassifications have been suspended since 2012, after the DOJ advised the DOF that its secretary only has a "recommending authority in making changes" in LGUs' income classifications, says panel chairman and Valenzuela 1st District Rep. Rex Gatchalian. | via @newsdwight
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will be joining the APEC CEO Summit in Bangkok today. He’s also set to hold bilateral talks with China’s Xi Jinping later today on the sidelines of APEC. #APEC2022 | via @beacupin
@beacupin Marcos earlier told media he plans to bring up West Philippine Sea issues when he meets his Chinese counterpart.
What other topics do you think the two leaders should discuss? #APEC2022 | via @beacupin