Rappler's latest stories on May 2016 election
PH gov't records P6B surplus in November
This is the fourth time in 2015 that the government achieves a budget surplus
World Bank maintains PH 2016 growth forecast at 6.4%
While unchanged the World Bank s forecast for the Philippines this year is below the government s growth target of 7 8
#AskTheTaxWhiz: Are campaign expenses taxed?
Are politicians exempt from paying income tax? Are big campaign donors also big taxpayers?

Meralco sees tight power supply in 2016
Meralco is tapping an additional interim supply of around 240MW to avert a possible power supply problem especially during elections
Telstra-San Miguel venture a bumpy, costly ride – think tank
Australian telecommunications think tank Creator Tech Pty Ltd says Telstra’s possible joint venture with San Miguel could result in a high priced failure

Isko Moreno is Marcos' 'adopted' senatorial bet
The Manila vice mayor is part of the senatorial slate of presidential front runner Grace Poe and her running mate Chiz Escudero

Metro Pacific mulls IPO for hospital business
The conglomerate has received offers from local and foreign banks to underwrite the maiden offering but it may consider to do so after the 2016 elections
2016 election spending seen to boost PH GDP – Standard Chartered
Presidential and vice presidential candidates are expected to spend up to P10 billion or 0 08 of nominal gross domestic products on their campaigns
Petilla clarifies resignation, recommends Usec as OIC
The energy chief who says he has received no instructions from the President yet recommends Undersecretary Zenaida Monsada as DOE OIC for continuity

March 2015 voters' registration: Satellite venues in NCR
For the 2016 elections the Comelec is expecting 3 million new voters on top of the 54 million voters already registered
