Tag: Philippine politics
Samar town elects vegetable vendor as new mayor
He promised to offer "good service and good governance" to the people of his town
Faith-based groups call for continuous ‘vigilance’ in wake of Philippine elections
"We pray for truth to illuminate our hearts and minds, so that we may know and so that truth will us set free”
Philippine poll watchdogs call for mechanisms to combat ‘disinformation’
“Public education starts the day after elections because a lot of politicians ... are already preparing for the elections in 2025”
Historical revisionism is lurking
Marcos Jr. has lamented that he was at the receiving end of widespread disinformation and was victimized by fake news
US, China congratulate Marcos for election victory
Ahead of the elections, Marcos said he would seek "engagement" with China rather than confrontation over their rival claims
Dumaguete bishop calls for reconciliation after ‘divisive election’
“Let us return to nurturing our relationships with one another as family, torn because of politics”
Triumphant Marcos faces high expectations from poor
An urban poor settler predicts that by the end of Marcos Jr's six-year term "there will be a lot of jobs," enough to go around
Despite glitches, Philippine polls ‘largely peaceful,’ say international observers
The observers noted “concerns” about the election system’s trustworthiness “that need to be urgently addressed”
Ferdinand Marcos Jr claims victory in Philippine election
With an initial count almost complete, Ferdinand Marcos Jr, popularly known as "Bongbong," has secured over 56 percent of the vote
‘Respect election results,’ Catholic Church leaders urge Filipinos amid protests
“We may not win elections, but the feelings of joy and wonderment were priceless ... that brief moment was actually a glimpse of heaven”
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