William B. Depasupil

2 weeks ago | manilatimes.net | William B. Depasupil |Catherine S. Valente

IMMIGRATION Commissioner Joey Anthony Viado said on Tuesday that there was a surreptitious attempt to release Tony Yang, the brother of Michael Yang, former president Rodrigo Duterte's economic adviser. "It is a fact that, yes, there was an attempt to get Mr. Yang released on bail by virtue of a resolution which was drafted and passed during my absence. This was a clear effort to slip this resolution past me," Viado added.

1 month ago | manilatimes.net | Red Mendoza |Kristina Maralit |William B. Depasupil

A SENATORIAL candidate who is currently in sixth place has asked the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to proclaim the top placers in the senatorial race, saying there was a "statistical improbability" that the next candidates in line would affect their standing. In a motion, Partido Demokratiko Pilipino bet Rep. Rodante Marcoleta called on the Comelec to proclaim the top six candidates as 97.23 percent of the election returns has been transmitted since the evening of May 12.

1 month ago | manilatimes.net | William B. Depasupil |Red Mendoza |Reina Tolentino

(UPDATE) THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) has disqualified Christian "Ian" de Guzman Sia as candidate for congressman in the lone district of Pasig City for repeatedly using sexist, offensive remarks in violation of the poll body's anti-discrimination and fair campaigning guidelines.

1 month ago | manilatimes.net | William B. Depasupil |Red Mendoza |Javier Joe Ismael

REELECTIONIST Sen. Bong Go consistently emerged as top favorite in several surveys, five days before the May 12 midterm polls. The noncommissioned Pulso ng Pilipino survey was conducted by The Issues and Advocacy Center from April 28 to May 3, among 1,800 respondents with ages 18 years old and above. Register to read this story and more for free. Signing up for an account helps us improve your browsing experience. Continue OR See our subscription options. Already have an account?