Mike Enriquez

Mike Enriquez to leading senate bets: ‘Anong maaasahan namin sa inyo ngayon?’

Veteran broadcaster Mike Enriquez trended on local Twitter after some Filipinos shared clips of his appearance in GMA Network's election coverage where he uttered...

Samira Gutoc calmly dismisses critics on indelible ink incident: ‘No biggie’

Marawi civic leader Samira Gutoc addressed criticisms on the indelible ink being placed on her right thumb instead of her forefinger in a short...
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Environment group calls for upcycling of campaign materials to reduce waste

An environmental group called for electoral candidates to upcycle their campaign paraphernalia like tarpaulins into different materials instead of throwing or burning them after the...

Angel Locsin defends Neri Colmenares against ‘police papers’ red-tagging

Angel Locsin decried on Twitter the alleged red-tagging activity of some police officers in Manila against senatorial aspirant Neri Colmenares and other leftist party-list...
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Why it’s illegal for voters to share their receipt and accomplished ballot

Concerned social media users tagged the Comelec after a particular voter unlawfully shared pictures of her accomplished ballot with the names of her preferred...
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Woman gets stabbed on Central Avenue overpass with no officials in sight

A commuter narrated how he and his companion encountered a bloodied woman from an overpass in Central Avenue at Quezon City after she was...
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Jejomar Binay’s rejected ballot and the ‘special treatment’ by Comelec

Former Vice President Jejomar Binay's closed-door meeting with Comelec after his ballot was repeatedly rejected raised concerns whether he followed the procedure dictated on...
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Duterte expected to strengthen clout after midterm ‘referendum’

MANILA — Voting was underway on Monday in midterm elections seen as a referendum on the rule of maverick President Rodrigo Duterte, who looks set to...
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Why you can’t underestimate the effect of votes you sold

Vote buying and vote selling have been one of the most rampant forms of electoral fraud in the Philippines during elections. This 2019 midterm election,...
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What voters should expect when vote counting machines malfunction

Vote-counting machines (VCM) in some precincts were found defective and caused unnecessary burden among the electorate during the mid-term polls on May 13. Some Filipinos...
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Election Day: What it’s like to be a poll inspector for a day

It is the big day for elections inspectors, known as electoral board members, on Monday, May 13 as Filipinos flock to polling precincts to...
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10 commandments for Filipino voters on election day

Election is fast approaching and the Filipino people will be once again choosing their own officials. Here are the 10 commandments that you must remember...
Chel Diokno

Why mock surveys in Manila universities depart widely from Pulse Asia’s

Survey results from two higher education institutions showed senatorial candidate Chel Diokno, a respected human rights lawyer, as the most preferred among students. San Beda...

Why it’s wrong to stand at a parking slot to reserve it

A Facebook user shared a video clip of an argument he had with another man who stood at a parking spot in an attempt...
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Spotted: Buko pandan flavored taho being sold in Las Piñas

A social media user spotted a buko pandan-flavored taho or soybean curd drink being sold in a residential community in Las Piñas City. Facebook page...