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Lakas to remain dominant party
The Philippine Star
MANILA, Philippines – Although plagued by defections, the ruling Lakas-Kampi-CMD remains the dominant political party, according to Commission on Elections (Comelec) spokesman James Jimenez.
Jimenez was responding to a pronouncement from Comelec Commissioner Rene Sarmiento [...]
Continue Reading →Binay warns of ‘automated Garci’
By Jose Rodel Clapano
The Philippine Star
MANILA, Philippines – Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino-United Opposition (PMP-UNO) vice presidential candidate Makati City Mayor Jejomar Binay warned against what he called “automated Garci” in the May 10 elections.
Binay revealed before [...]
Continue Reading →Mindanao execs warn of May 10 special operations
By Aurea Calica
The Philippine Star
ROXAS CITY, Capiz , Philippines – Liberal Party (LP) presidential candidate Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III disclosed yesterday that he had received information about “special operations” or cheating being [...]
Continue Reading →Villar, NP court Muslim vote
By Christina Mendez
The Philippine Star
MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur , Philippines – Nacionalista Party (NP) presidential candidate Sen. Manuel Villar Jr. and the party’s senatorial slate yesterday received a strong show of support from local leaders who [...]
Continue Reading →MILF won’t endorse any presidential bet
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MANILA, Philippines – The Moro Islamic Liberation Front on Sunday said it is not keen on endorsing any of the presidential candidates in the May 10, 2010 election.
“We have a hands-off policy on that. We cannot engage [...]
Continue Reading →Lakas sets major push for Gibo
By Paolo Romero
The Philippine Star
MANILA, Philippines – Hundreds of pro-administration lawmakers and local officials are set to make a collective push in the remaining 28 days before the May 10 elections to ensure the victory of [...]
Continue Reading →Estrada calls Reyes ‘incompetent’
By Roel Pareño
The Philippine Star
ZAMBOANGA CITY , Philippines – Former President Joseph Estrada branded yesterday former Energy secretary Angelo Reyes as “incompetent” for his failure to resolve the power crisis in Mindanao.
“This administration is so blind,” he [...]
Continue Reading →Enough power supply during polls – DOE chief
By Donnabelle Gatdula
The Philippine Star
MANILA, Philippines – Energy Secretary Jose Ibazeta has assured the public of enough supply of power during the election period.
“Just to make sure the plants are running well and [...]
Continue Reading →Wrong ink used on ballots
By Sheila Crisostomo
The Philippine Star
MANILA, Philippines – Now it’s the wrong ink.
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has admitted that Smartmatic-Total Information Management Corp. (TIM) supplied the wrong ultraviolet (UV) ink used in the printing of the [...]
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