WATCH: Antipolo crowd of kakampinks all fired up here at Ynares Center Rizal Complex despite the heavy downpour. They are waiting for the arrival of VP Leni Robredo and Sen. Kiko Pangilinan. | via @MB_RAntonio @MB_RAntonio Drenched Senate bet Sonny Matula ignores heavy rains during the Leni-Kiko rally here in Antipolo City.
“Lumalakas ang ulan. Walang iwanan!” | via @MB_RAntonio

Supporters defy heavy rains here in Tanay, Rizal, as they attend the mini rally of the Team Leni-Kiko. Crowd chants “Ipasok si Dick” while Sen. Richard Gordon speaks on stage. | @MB_RAntonio @MB_RAntonio Sen. Kiko Pangilinan now speaking before kakampinks at Tanay Park on a rainy Tuesday. | @MB_RAntonio

NOW: President Duterte delivers his speech after inspecting the Mataasnakahoy Evacuation Center, one of three evacuation centers located in three municipalities within Batangas outside the danger zone of the Taal Volocano. (RTVM Screenshot) | via @argyllcyrus_MB @argyllcyrus_MB Duterte appeals to communist rebels to surrender to government: Sayang ang pera ko makipaglaban sa kapwa Pilipino. Eh kung huminto na lang sila? | @argyllcyrus_MB

ICYMI:

Here are the closing statements of the nine presidential candidates who attended the Comelec #PilipinasDebates2022 on Sunday, April 3. ICYMI:

Here are the closing statements of the nine presidential candidates who attended the Comelec #PilipinasDebates2022 on Sunday, April 3.

Behind-the-scene photos of VP Leni Robredo ahead of the second Comelec presidential debate. She is joined by daughters Aika and Tricia, and her staff. 📸: VPLR Media Bureau | via @MB_RAntonio @MB_RAntonio Robredo sits down with her fellow presidential candidates for their pre-debate briefing with Comelec officials. 📸: VPLR Media Bureau | @MB_RAntonio

Presidential candidate Jose Montemayor is first to arrive at the Sofitel Hotel in Pasay City for the 2nd Comelec presidential debate. (📸: Comelec) | @mb_anldvr @mb_anldvr Presidential candidate Leody De Guzman speaks to the members of media as he is set to participate in the 2nd Comelec prexy debate. (📸: Comelec) | @mb_anldvr

End of 1Q Letran 13 - Perpetual 10 @mbsportsonline @manilabulletin | @reyn__rain @mbsportsonline @reyn__rain At the half Letran 28 - Perpetual 23 #NCAASeason97 @mbsportsonline | @reyn__rain

The camp of Sen. Leila de Lima questions the media interview of retired Maj. Gen. Jovito Palparan Jr., who was convicted of kidnapping and serious illegal detention, while she wasn’t even allowed to attend virtual campaign rallies & debates. | @MB_RAntonio @MB_RAntonio De Lima’s chief-of staff Atty. Fhillip Sawali says the senator did not receive the same treatment even though she wasn't convicted of any crimes. | @MB_RAntonio

When asked about his decision to run for another term, San Juan mayoralty reelectionist Mayor Francis Zamora said during the MB Hotseat interview that there are plenty of things to fix in the city.

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#MatalinongBoto2022

WATCH: fb.watch/c7WZsFPkZx/ Though he said that big changed happened during his administration, he believes that he shouldn't stop there and if he's given another chance, he would implement all the programs he promised when he was first elected as the city mayor.

NOW: @DepEd_PH @SecLiling says the plans to expand the pilot face-to-face classes will push through | @MB_InaHernando Briones says that @DepEd_PH will proceed with its plans to expand limited face-to-face classes because there were no reported cases of #COVID19 during the pilot run | @MB_InaHernando

THE MANILA BULLETIN PRESIDENTIAL SURVEY

From Dec. 27 to Dec. 30, 11:59 pm, to get the pulse of the nation at a particular moment in time, we are asking our readers to share with us which candidate they will vote for as President if the elections were held today. THE MANILA BULLETIN PRESIDENTIAL (Dec. 27 - Dec. 30, 2021)

President Duterte starts public address; Health Sec Duque gives updates on COVID-19 situation (📷: RTVM) | @GenKabiling @GenKabiling Health Sec Duque calls for intensified detection, testing, aggressive contact tracing, treatment protocols to curb COVID-19 spike | @GenKabiling

Acting NEDA chief Karl Chua says a stricter and blanket community quarantine is no longer an option; supports localized lockdowns | @MBChinoLeyco Chua says careful, calibrated approach is needed to address the sources of highest risks through localized quarantines and additional restrictions | @MBChinoLeyco

Presidential spokesman Harry Roque holds press briefing, clarifies that gyms and spas in the GCQ bubble can remain operational. Gyms can operate up to 75% capacity while spas up to 50% | via @argyllcyrus_MB @argyllcyrus_MB Roque says tourism still allowed in the GCQ bubble, but only in open-air tourism sites, says Roque. | via @argyllcyrus_MB

NOW: @DepEd_PH holds presser in Negros Oriental | via @MB_InaHernando @DepEd_PH @MB_InaHernando DepEd led by @SecLiling, Usec @alainpascua, Usec. Revsee Escobedo, and Regional Director Salustiano Jimenez along with other officials in DepEd Region 7 will give the latest updates related to the distance learning program in Central Visayas | @MB_InaHernando

BREAKING: Presidential spokesman Harry Roque says there will be NO LOCKDOWN but there will be additional restrictions in NCR, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal. | via @argyllcyrus_MB @argyllcyrus_MB Roque: Only essential travel in and out of the said areas shall be allowed. Public transportation will remain to be operational. | via @argyllcyrus_MB

The national vaccination program is more than just a supply chain problem, but it is also a logistical problem and the gov’t should address it as such, VP Leni Robredo says | via @MB_RAntonio @MB_RAntonio Robredo: Parang sirang plaka na tayo dito eh. Kasi last year inuulit-ulit na natin ‘to na habang wala pang bakuna paghandaan na natin iyong deployment para pagdating niya mabilis na natin made-deploy | via @MB_RAntonio

National task force for West PH Sea: Around 220 Chinese Maritime Militia Vessels are massed at Julian Felipe Reef in the West Philippine Sea | via @GenKabiling @GenKabiling NTF-WPS: Despite clear weather at the time, the Chinese vessels massed at the reef showed no actual fishing activities and had their full white lights turned on during night time | via @GenKabiling

JUST IN: @DepEd_PH welcomes the public advisory on the conduct of online classes using video conferencing services by the Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Cybercrime | @MB_InaHernando @DepEd_PH @MB_InaHernando .@DepEd_PH says it has been promoting the right of the child against all forms of violence and abuse through its Child Protection Policy under DepEd Order No. 40, s. 2012. | @MB_InaHernando

National Task Force Against COVID-19 chief implementer Carlito Galvez Jr. holds press briefing. | @MB_mrtnsdngdng @MB_mrtnsdngdng Galvez says 3.2 million Filipinos have been tested for COVID-19, constituting three percent of total population. | @MB_mrtnsdngdng

President Duterte is set to address the United Nations General Assembly for the first time; Duterte's pre-recorded message will be played after Qatar's address | @GenKabiling @GenKabiling President Duterte starts address before UN General Assembly, tackles the coronavirus, the ‘invisible enemy’ that took many lives | @GenKabiling