James Patrick Cruz

4 weeks ago | rappler.com | JC Gotinga |Iya Gozum |James Patrick Cruz

MANILA, Philippines – The formal campaign period for local candidates in the 2025 midterm elections kicked off on Friday, March 28. For the next 45 days, local candidates will woo at least 7.56 million voters in Metro Manila. Bookmark and refresh this page for videos from Rapplers JC Gotinga, Iya Gozum, and Patrick Cruz, who are on the field covering campaign kickoffs in one of the most vote-rich regions in the country.

1 month ago | rappler.com | Iya Gozum |James Patrick Cruz

MANILA, Philippines – Familiar names and faces dominate the 2025 local elections in Metro Manila, home to 7.56 million voters, making it one of the most vote-rich regions in the Philippines. Clans entrenched in their particular Metro Manila strongholds are the Cayetanos, Binays, Tiangcos, Gatchalians, Belmontes, Zamoras, and the Olivarezes. There are 11 mayors seeking reelection in Metro Manila, which is comprised of 16 cities and one municipality.

2 months ago | rappler.com | James Patrick Cruz |Dwight De Leon

With an overwhelming 240 signatories, the House of Representatives impeached Vice President Sara Duterte on charges of betrayal of public trust, culpable violation of the Constitution, bribery, graft and corruption, and other high crimes. Now, the case moves to the Senate, which will sit as the impeachment court. But for 11 lawmakers from the House, their role isn’t over yet — they will serve as prosecutors in the historic trial.

2 months ago | rappler.com | James Patrick Cruz |Dwight De Leon

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2 months ago | rappler.com | James Patrick Cruz

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