Cebu City councilor dives into mayoral race
CEBU CITY—A top city councilor has taken the plunge into the mayoral race, saying he was doing so for Cebuanos. Councilor David Tumulak filed a certificate of candidacy for mayor on Thursday (Oct. 7) just hours after members of the local party Bando Osmeña Pundok Kauswagan filed theirs. These included former Mayor Tomas Osmeña and his wife Margarita, who is running for mayor. ADVERTISEMENT“What I am doing is for the Cebuanos, for peace in our city and unity among the people,” Tumulak said. Tumulak, who served as radio announcer prior to becoming councilor, will face Cebu City Acting Mayor Michael Rama and Osmeña.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
October 07, 2021 10:30 UTC
Leyte Rep. Romualdez files COC for reelection
TACLOBAN CITY — Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez and his cousin, Tacloban City Mayor Alfred Romualdez, filed their certificates of candidacy for the same positions on Thursday, Oct. 7. Rep. Romualdez, who is the current majority floor leader of the House of Representatives, is seeking a second term for Leyte’s first congressional district which covers Tacloban City and seven towns. “The priority legislation is to ensure the passage of the national budget which is to help fight against the pandemic. Alfred Romualdez, on the other hand, is seeking a second term as mayor of Tacloban under the Nacionalista Party with his 34-year old son, Raymund as his vice mayor. Romualdez was the mayor of the city when Tacloban was pummeled by Yolanda eight years ago.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
October 07, 2021 10:18 UTC
‘Strength of Tausugs’: Kusug Tausug partylist files CONA for reelection
MANILA, Philippines — A party-list representing Tausug and other minority groups filed their certificate of nomination and acceptance (CONA) on Thursday. Rep. Shernee Tan-Tambut filed the Kusug Tausug’s CONA CONA at Harbor Garden Tent at Sofitel in Pasay City. ADVERTISEMENT“Although her party list is most identified with Sulu, Kusug Tausug’s broad vision is to give protection to the most marginalized of Philippine society, particularly the Muslims,” her office said in a statement. Tan-Tambut served as the first nominee of Kusug Tausug — which means “strength of Tausugs” in the Tausug language. Should Kusug Tausug gain a seat again in the 2022 elections, it will be Rep. Tan-Tambut’s last term representing the party-list.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
October 07, 2021 10:07 UTC
Southern Leyte town mayor files COC for reelection
TACLOBAN CITY—The mayor of Maasin in Southern Leyte filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) for reelection in the 2022 polls Wednesday. Joining Mayor Naccional Mercado were incumbent Vice Mayor Maloney Samaco and seven of the 10 reelectionist councilors. “On my last term, with your full support, let’s continue to aspire for more progress for our beloved city,” Mercado said. In Samar, a representative of Emil Zosa, who is facing murder charges in court, filed his COC for mayor of Santa Margarita town, a post currently held by his wife, Gemma. Zosa, a fugitive, was accused of killing Enrique Manas, Sr. in Barangay Bahay, Santa Margarita on July 23, 2017.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
October 07, 2021 09:56 UTC
Ex-tourism secretary Ace Durano vows to strengthen health care system in Cebu
CEBU CITY—Former tourism secretary Joseph Ace Durano has promised a different approach to the COVID-19 response in Cebu province as he challenges incumbent Gov. Durano said he would strengthen the health care system in Cebu by upgrading the provincial hospitals, which are left unprepared amid the pandemic. ADVERTISEMENT”That is why we are here now because we will be the voice for all those who are unsatisfied with the COVID-19 response of the provincial government,” the 51-year-old Durano said. The former tourism secretary said he would not force people to wear personal air purifiers and would launch a massive information drive to curb vaccine hesitancy. Durano criticized the current COVID-19 response of the Garcia administration.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
October 07, 2021 09:52 UTC
#LabanLeni2022, #WithdrawIsko trend on Twitter
MANILA, Philippines—The hashtag #LabanLeni2022 and #WithdrawIsko topped Philippine trends on Twitter on Thursday (Oct. 7) shortly after Vice President Leni Robredo announced that she was taking a plunge into the presidential race next year. Robredo, chosen as presidential candidate by opposition coalition 1Sambayan, announced her intention to run for president from her office in New Manila, Quezon City. ADVERTISEMENTSupporters took to Twitter their encouragement with the hashtag #LabanLeni2022. The #LabanLeni2022 was later overtaken by #WithdrawIsko on Twitter. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy PolicyRead Next
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
October 07, 2021 09:44 UTC
Moscow to host Afghanistan talks on Oct. 20
MOSCOW — Moscow plans to host international talks on Afghanistan on Oct. 20, President Vladimir Putin‘s special representative on Afghanistan said on Thursday. Zamir Kabulov, the representative, did not provide further details on the planned talks in comments carried by Russian news agencies. ADVERTISEMENTMoscow hosted an international conference on Afghanistan in March at which Russia, the United States, China and Pakistan released a joint statement calling on the then-warring Afghan sides to reach a peace deal and curb violence. Since then, the United States and its allies withdrew foreign troops after 20 years, the Taliban seized power in a lightning advance and the previous government collapsed. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy PolicyRead Next
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
October 07, 2021 09:33 UTC
(Video) Kowloon Park swimmer in critical condition after he almost drowns
A 17-year-old swimmer is fighting for his life after he almost drowned in a swimming pool at Kowloon Park on Wednesday night. The teenager surnamed Wong was swimming with his friends in the pool around 8pm last night. They also performed resuscitation on the young man before medics arrived and rushed him to Queen Elizabeth Hospital. He is now in critical condition. Police are now investigating the cause of the incident as well as other details.
Source:The Standard
October 07, 2021 09:22 UTC
Taylor lifts Dodgers past Cards in wildcard game
GAME WINNING HOMERLos Angeles Dodgers' Chris Taylor runs the bases after hitting a home run during the ninth inning to win a National League wildcard playoff baseball game 3-1 over the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) in Los Angeles. AP PHOTOLOS ANGELES: A recurring neck injury reduced slumping Chris Taylor from starter to bench player in September. He proved a pain in the neck to the St. Louis Cardinals in the bottom of the ninth inning. Taylor hit a two-run homer to lift the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 3-1 victory Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) night in a scintillating NL wildcard game. Alex Reyes came in to face Taylor, who sent a 2-1 breaking ball into the left-field pavilion, triggering an explosion of cheers.
Source:Manila Times
October 07, 2021 05:26 UTC
Environmental activist, cosplayer to run as senator
ACTIVIST and cosplayer David D'Angelo has filed his certificate of candidacy as senator on Thursday under the Kalikasan Muna- Green Party of the Philippines. D'Angelo was set to file his CoC as part of the Senate ticket of labor leader Leodegario "Leody" De Guzman on Wednesday, but told The Manila Times that technical issues forced him to file the next day instead. He said that his entry in the Senate race was not a fight for himself, but for the "environment, for the nation, and for every Filipino that aims to have a better tomorrow for the next generation,""I cannot win this battle alone, so I need your support in this. I can finally serve our country and do something through good and green governance," D'Angelo said on Facebook. Some of his platforms include food security, a climate emergency bill, sustainable transportation bill, better and green education, and a "forward looking future to combat the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic and other future emerging diseases through strengthening the healthcare system,"He told The Times that before making his mark as a cosplayer, he has been an environmental activist since 1994.
Source:Manila Times
October 07, 2021 05:03 UTC
NDRRMC validating two reported deaths due 'Lannie'
NDRRMC validating two reported deaths due 'Lannie'This satellite image shows the Western Visayas region that was affected due to Tropical Depression Lannie. The NDRRMC also recorded 8,048 persons or 1,701 families in 21 barangays affected by Lannie in Mimaropa and Western Visayas regions. The Council said they are also estimating at least P12,225,109.47 damage on agriculture in the Western Visayas region. The NDRRMC also monitored two roads that are not passable in the Western Visayas region. The NDRRMC also said 16 houses were partially damaged while three were totally damaged in the Western Visayas region due to Lannie.
Source:Philippine Star
October 07, 2021 04:18 UTC
PNP ordered: Prepare for political rivalries in local elections
PNP ordered: Prepare for political rivalries in local electionsPolice prepare to enforce the granular lockdown in Barangay 351, Sta. Citing police data, the PNP chief said in a statement sent to reporters that almost all the election-related violence in the past stemmed from intense political rivalries of candidates vying for local posts, which include clashes among the supporters. Eleazar said that the PNP is currently reviewing and assessing the areas with a history of election-related violence. Part of the campaign to ensure honest, peaceful, and orderly elections in May elections next year is the aggressive campaign against loose firearms and the accounting of private armed groups in various parts of the country. The deadline for the filing of COCs and CONAs is on October 8.
Source:Philippine Star
October 07, 2021 04:18 UTC
2 suspected NPA rebels nabbed in Quezon province
LUCENA CITY––Police arrested Wednesday two alleged New People’s Army (NPA) rebels and seized an unlicensed firearm and explosives in Sariaya, Quezon. Combined police and Army soldiers armed with an arrest warrant swooped down at 2 a.m. on the safe house of the suspected rebels––Erlindo Custodio, 53, and Wilfrido Caparaño, 60––in Barangay Manggalang 1 of the town, Colonel Joel Villanueva, Quezon provincial police chief, said in a report. ADVERTISEMENTThe report said the police found Baez in possession of one caliber .45 pistol, two magazines, 11 bullets, and one hand grenade. Both suspects are residents of Batangas province, the report added. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy PolicyRead Next
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October 07, 2021 04:07 UTC
‘Visionary’ woman files COC for governor of Negros Occidental
BACOLOD CITY––A woman who claims to be a “visionary” and “psychic” is running for governor of Negros Occidental. ADVERTISEMENTOkada said she had a vision of Mama Mary, who showed her a sign to lead a group of people. However, she said her vision did not reveal whether she would win or not. She lived in Japan for more than 20 years and has two children who work there. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy PolicyRead Next
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October 07, 2021 03:45 UTC
Bayan Muna files CONA for 2022 party list run
MANILA, Philippines — Bayan Muna on Thursday filed its certificate of nomination and acceptance (CONA) during the seventh day of the filing of candidacies. ADVERTISEMENTThe party list group lodged its CONA at the Harbor Garden Tent, Sofitel Hotel in Pasay City. Casiño, now spokesperson of the Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan), is a key figure among local activist groups, having been the head of the College Editors Guild of the Philippines. Bayan Muna currently has three seats in Congress. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy PolicyRead Next
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
October 07, 2021 03:22 UTC