Although she was disappointed that her effort to reach out to some leaders from political groups didn’t produce the desired result, Robredo said she has since moved on and assured that she can still pursue her political run without the united opposition.
In a joint statement released on October 13, the presidents of the three Ateneo universities in Mindanao have strongly urged COMELEC to increase the number of satellite voter registration centers by partnering with universities and colleges.
Misamis Oriental’s three-cornered fight for governorship is now officially on after candidates vying for the province’s highest position has filed their certificates of candidacy this week.
Maria Victoria ‘Mags’ Maglana, a development worker, peace advocate and convener of the political alliance Konsensya Dabaw, filed her certificate of candidacy on the last day of filing on October 8.
Two Duterte allies and long-time politicians are the frontrunners for Davao City’s congressional post in the second district.
There is no public information available on the internet on Kanan except from his Facebook account and LinkedIn profile. Neither has he released any information on his campaign.
Around 4 pm, Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio filed her candidacy for reelection as mayor without much fanfare in the field office of Comelec in Magsaysay Park, Davao City, escorted only by presidential guards.
In their letter to COMELEC chair Sheriff Abas, the groups are urging the election body to “proactively integrate waste and toxic prevention in the conduct of the upcoming elections.”
Gordon said that Duterte should instead train his anger on him and not on the entire organization and its 2 million volunteers across the country.
Two public interest lawyers from the bailiwick of the administration have expressed support for Vice President Leni Robredo to run for the presidency as the filing for the 2022 national election coming in a few weeks.
