Radio silence so far from the camp of presidential candidate VP Leni Robredo, as partial and unofficial results show a huge lead by the late dictator’s son Ferdinand Marcos Jr. We’ll keep you posted as soon as we hear official word from her team. #PHVote#WeDecide | @maracepeda
@maracepeda Several supporters of Robredo are now gathered here at Plaza Quince Martires in her hometown Naga City. Solid Leni Bicol regional coordinator Bong Rodriguez, speaking mostly in Bicol language, tries to keep morale high among dejected “Kakampinks” here. #PHVote | @maracepeda
@maracepeda Robredo supporters now praying the rosary during their prayer rally on election night. More people are joining the gathering as we speak. There’s a feeling of sadness here, but they are defiant. #PHVote#WeDecide | @maracepeda
@maracepeda Robredo supporters have moved to the bigger Plaza Quezon. They chant Robredo’s name into the night as several people here wave the Philippine flag. #PHVote#WeDecide | @maracepeda
@maracepeda Solid Leni Bicol regional coordinator Bong Rodriguez: Yes, we are defying the result. But this is a non-violent, peaceful gathering. We started with an intent to just do a prayer-vigil.
@maracepeda Solid Leni Bicol regional coordinator Bong Rodriguez: We will just air out the sentiments that we have in our hearts at the moment. #PHVote#WeDecide | via @maracepeda
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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
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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