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Indonesia military academy hit by virus outbreak
Of the 1,280 confirmed infections, 991 are cadets and the rest are staff and their family members
UK PM hopefuls slam Trump tweets, but refuse to call them racist
Front-runner Boris Johnson and Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt refuse to call the tweets of US President Donald Trump racist when pressed to do so during their last debate
Comelec disqualifies winning Cebu City councilor
Comelec says Cebu City Councilor Alvin Arcilla is on his 3rd and final term now, and should not have run in 2019
[OPINION] New elections, new lows? Say no
With your vote, save the country from hitting rock-bottom
[OPINYON] Pakibulong... sa mga wala pang iboboto
Higit sa youth vote, ang pinakamahalagang magagawa isang araw bago ang eleksiyon ay youth campaign – kailangang padaluyin ang paghahangad sa pagbabago
'Widow candidate' tradition in Philippines' deadly polls
In taking over her husband's candidacy, widow Gertrudes Batocabe was among at least half a dozen women standing in for their slain husbands this year – a long tradition in the Philippines' notoriously deadly politics
Biden spars with Trump on age, faces questions on women
"If he looks young and vibrant compared to me I should probably go home," Biden says of the president.
#TheLeaderIWant: Allan Montaño and the labor vote
Rappler reporter Aika Rey speaks to Labor Win candidate Allan Montaño about his Senate bid and priority measures if elected
IN NUMBERS: Candidates for Senate 2019
How are the 62 senatorial aspirants in the 2019 midterm elections the same or different from each other?
Cebu gubernatorial candidate Boyet Cortes dies
Roliveth 'Boyet' Cortes reportedly dies of a heart attack
Economy a key issue in 2019 Senate race – analyst
While Philippine politics is seen as personality-based, 'from time to time, there are issues that resonate and can really make a difference in national elections'
Mar Roxas says Ilonggo support won’t make him complacent
In their first sortie, the coalition candidates go to Capiz, Roxas’ home province and bailiwick
Angela Ponce makes history: 'I don't need to win Miss Universe. I only need to be here.'
'I always say: having a vagina didn't transform me into a woman. I am a woman, already before birth, because my identity is here'
New social media campaign rules won't limit freedom of expression, says Comelec
'It may just cause you to be more forthright with how much you’re spending when creating that content,' says Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez
LIVE: JBC interviews candidates for Supreme Court justice | December 5, 2018
(UPDATED) The Judicial and Bar Council is interviewing 6 applicants for the slot of retiring Associate Justice Noel Tijam
Mitos Magsaysay running for Zambales representative, replacing father-in-law
The suspended Olongapo mayor, Rolen Paulino, also withdraws his candidacy in favor of his son, Rolen Paulino Jr
Rudy Fariñas runs for Ilocos Norte governor vs Marcos' grandson
The former House majority leader will go head to head against the grandson of graft convict and Ilocos Norte 2nd District Representative Imelda Marcos
Cagayan congressman Ting running for governor as brother’s substitute
It's now a 3-way fight between political scions for governor of Cagayan: Governor Manuel Mamba, ex-governor Alvaro Antonio, and Representative Randolph Ting
FilAm bets make history in San Francisco elections
Two Filipino Americans are poised to become the new members of the City Council of South San Francisco
Malacañang: Mandatory drug test okay for local bets only
The Supreme Court already declared drug tests for candidates unconstitutional a decade ago, but Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo now offers a different take for local posts
LIST: 2019 Senate hopefuls facing cases, complaints, probes
(UPDATED) Rappler lists the senatorial aspirants who are facing cases, complaints, or probes, as well as those who have been acquitted or the cases against them dismissed
Ex-barangay chief challenges Imelda Marcos for Ilocos Norte governor
Before Jesus Arimbuyotan filed his certificate of candidacy, the former first lady was uncontested to replace her daughter, Governor Imee Marcos
Tolentino bids for Senate anew, sets aside protest vs De Lima
President Duterte's former political adviser stresses that while he filed a motion to suspend proceedings of his electoral protest against Senator Leila De Lima, he does not believe she won in 2016
[EDITORIAL] #AnimatED: Ano ang nakataya sa 2019 elections?
Ang eleksiyon ay tungkol sa ating mga botante. Ang laging tanong ay: ano ba ang magagawa ni Kandidato X at ni Kandidato Y upang paunlarin ang buhay natin?
IN PHOTOS: Meet the candidates of Miss Earth 2018
Around 90 candidates are vying to become the organization's ambassador for the environment
Comelec on ‘colorful’ bets: Give them a chance, it’s not easy
But Elections Commissioner Rowena Guanzon also reminds so-called nuisance bets: democracy is not a joke
Dr Willie Ong runs for senator, banks on '10M FB followers'
Dr Willie Ong is one of the bets banking on their huge social media following as they file their certificates of candidacy for the 2019 elections
Meet the Miss World Philippines 2018 candidates
Models, students, and career women are part of this year's roster of ladies
After criticism, Comelec amends rule on substitution of bets
The Commission on Elections earlier allowed 'substitution due to withdrawal' until midday of election day, a rule criticized by former poll chief Sixto Brillantes Jr
Amend law on substitution of bets, says election lawyer
'The law on that should be amended because it could cause a lot of confusion, and some people might take advantage of it,' says lawyer Romulo Macalintal
IN PHOTOS: Meet the 40 Miss World Philippines 2018 candidates
Who will become this year's winners?
Comelec relaxes rules for substitution of candidates in 2019
Former Comelec chair Sixto Brillantes Jr opposes these new rules, saying these are prone to abuse
Young presidential candidate hopes to change Zimbabwe
Upbeat and energetic, 40-year-old Nelson Chamisa, faces the task of unseating a ruling party that has held an iron grip on Zimbabwe since it became independent in 1980
LIVE: JBC interviews candidates for Supreme Court justice | June 14, 2018
There are 12 candidates vying for the slot of retiring Supreme Court Associate Justice Presbitero Velasco Jr, with 3 of them to be interviewed on Thursday, June 14
Opposition lawmaker Gary Alejano to run for senator
The former mutineer turned lawmaker says the Senate is in need of 'more independent-minded members'
Post-elections, Comelec finds 26 overaged SK bets in Northern Mindanao
If any of them turn out to have won in barangays in Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Bukidnon, and Misamis Occidental, the Comelec says it will suspend their proclamation
LIST: New barangays electing first set of officials during May 14 polls
Data from the Philippine Statistics Authority shows that 20 barangays were created since the last barangay elections in 2013
IN PHOTOS: The candidates of Miss Earth Philippines 2018
This year's theme is 'Dyosa ng Inang Kalikasan'
[OPINYON] Kapit, kapitan, kapit
Maraming gustong tumakbo. Mahigit isang milyong katao. Marahil, isa sa bawat 50 botante sa bansang ito, kandidato. Nagmamalaking madaling lapitan, madaling kapitan si Kapitan.
1 million barangay, SK candidates start campaigns
The campaign period for the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections 2018 kicks off just after the national government releases a list of village officials allegedly linked to drugs
Abra barangay candidate arrested for allegedly molesting minor
A joint tracker team of Bangued, Pidigan, and San Juan towns arrested tricycle driver Romnick Balubar Blaza, who has filed his candidacy at Barangay Banacao in Bangued
Liberal Party, other groups urge Mar Roxas to run for senator
'We are suggesting to him to consider it but candidacy is a personal decision. But yes, we are suggesting to him to take a good look at it,' says Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon
JV over Jinggoy: Pimentel chooses Ejercito in PDP-Laban initial lineup
(UPDATED) 'We have to give credit where credit is due,' says Senate and PDP-Laban president Aquilino Pimentel III
Wesley So finishes 7th in debut Fide Candidates Tournament
Fabiano Caruana, who like Wesley So plays for the US national team, wins the tournament and earns the right to challenge world chess champion Magnus Carlsen
Wesley So draw with Karjakin pushes Caruana into the solo lead
So remains at 7th place with one win, 3 losses and 7 draws
Wesley So has vital role in world chess championship qualifier
Wesley So faces new co-leader Sergey Karjakin in the penultimate round
Wesley So draws again in Candidates Tournament
After 11 rounds, Wesley So is at 7th out of the 8 participants in the Candidates Tournament, where the winner will face world champion Magnus Carlsen
Wesley So collects sixth draw in Candidates Tournament
Wesley So now affords a smile in the post-game press conference after pulling off an impressive draw in Round 10
Another draw for Wesley So with 5 rounds to go
Wesley So has interesting company in the cellar of the Fide candidates tournament
Wesley So draws vs Candidates Tournament leader Caruana in Round 8
Wesley So's endgame plan at one point was a 'shock,' says Fabiano Caruana
