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Otso Diretso thanks rain-soaked supporters: 'You are the spirit of this campaign'
Heavy rain pours during the opposition senatorial ticket's thanksgiving concert at the UP Sunken Garden. But the crowd stays to listen to their speeches.
Otso Diretso heads to Tañada’s turf to woo Quezon voters
The highlight of the sortie is a grand campaign rally in Sariaya town, where the opposition bets will be hosted by local allies
Pilo Hilbay’s political transition from lawyer to 'man for poor'
Hilbay seeks to institutionalize the Pantawid Pamilyang Piliipino Program, and expand its coverage, if he's elected in the Senate
China debt trap? Opposition bets say PH at 'losing end' of 'onerous' loans
'Ang mahirap sa sinasabi ng pamahalaan na hindi pa ito done deal, hihintayin pa ba natin na matapos ang kontrata saka tayo magrereklano? Aanhin mo pa ang damo, kung patay na ang kabayo?' says Otso Diretso's Romulo Macalintal
Otso Diretso dares Paolo Duterte: Show your tattoo, clear your name
'Kung talagang walang basehan, 'yon 'yong pinakamadaling gawin,' says Otso Diretso candidate Florin Hilbay on Paolo Duterte showing his tattoo to counter allegations against him
SC ruling on drug war documents 'big first step' toward accountability
Otso Diretso candidate Chel Diokno, a human rights lawyer, says the documents will help confirm the pattern they observed in killings in the Duterte administration's campaign against illegal drugs
Otso Diretso on Facebook takedown of fake accounts: Good but not enough
'They should have taken measures way back, and not let so much time pass before they actually did these concrete steps to actually stop the weaponization of the social network,' says senatorial bet Chel Diokno
Chiz Escudero hosts lunch in Sorsogon for rival senatorial bets
Escudero, who is running for governor of Sorsogon, gathers Bong Go, Romy Macalintal, and Florin Hilbay for Sunday lunch in his home
LOOK: Chiz Escudero hosts Bong Go, Otso Diretso bets
Francis 'Chiz' Escudero, who is on his second and last term as senator, is running for governor of Sorsogon in the May 2019 elections
Survey on Filipinos wanting non-corrupt candidates 'gives validation' to Otso Diretso
Otso Diretso candidates say their respective track records already provide voters a glimpse of the things they can do should they be elected as senators
[OPINION] Alternative candidates (and what we can do to help them)
Alternative candidates love to talk about change. But harping on change can only backfire. A popular and highly trusted administration will not be replaced.
Better PH education? Pay teachers more – Otso Diretso
The opposition senatorial bets also say teachers must be given proper technical and technological support
Otso Diretso to ‘work twice as hard’ to pull up survey numbers
(UPDATED) The awareness ratings of several Otso Diretso bets go up in double figures in the latest Pulse Asia survey, but less than 5% of respondents say they'd vote for the opposition candidates
Give incentives to companies helping poor LGUs – Otso Diretso
Otso Diretso senatorial candidate Florin Hilbay proposes giving tax breaks to companies that would expand operations to the provinces
Hilbay banks on Ilocano roots for ‘North vote’
The Otso Diretso candidate acknowledges that Juan Ponce Enrile and Imee Marcos are more 'familiar names and faces in Northern politics,' but believes 'there's also enough space for a new name'
Duterte narco list aims to ‘control’ May elections, say Otso Diretso bets
President Duterte is committing ‘abuse of power and discretion which tramples on the rights of every individual to due process,’ says senatorial candidate Gary Alejano
Otso Diretso to Duterte: 'Stop fueling fire of persecution vs Church'
The opposition senatorial bets argue that President Rodrigo Duterte's tirades against the Catholic Church are emboldening some to threaten members of the clergy
Otso Diretso bets urge Comelec to probe Bong Go shirts issue
Otso Diretso candidate Erin Tañada says if the poll body does not investigate the issue, it would be like turning a blind eye to a possible violation of campaign rules
Otso Diretso: We campaign to talk about issues, not entertain voters
But the opposition senatorial bets say they are not necessarily going on the offensive against administration candidates. Rather, they just want intelligent discourse during the campaign
Chel Diokno to Duterte: Stop weaponizing lists
Otso Diretso candidates Erin Tañada and Florin Hilbay also slam the government for threatening to release a new narco list, saying it is aimed to influence the elections
Mayor Fresnedi endorses Otso Diretso in Muntinlupa
The Otso Diretso candidates say it is a 'breath of fresh air' that an incumbent politician is supporting the opposition senatorial slate
Otso Diretso to Hugpong: 'Don't want to be called thieves? Then don't steal'
(UPDATED)'Hindi negative campaigning ang magsabi ng totoo,' says Otso Diretso senatorial bet and ex-Quezon congressman Erin Tañada
Senate bets agree: Bahay Pag-Asa funding needed for children in conflict with law
Senatorial candidates are divided on the proposal to lower the minimum age of criminal liability
Opposition bets say it's time for divorce law in Philippines
In a TV forum, opposition senatorial candidates Florin Hilbay, Chel Diokno, and Samira Gutoc push for a divorce law in the Philippines
Opposition bets on Duterte's best policies: Smoking ban, MSME programs
Issues hounding President Rodrigo Duterte – from his health to accountability for abuses under his administration – are asked of senatorial bets during ABS-CBN's forum
Aquino admin liable for MRT3, Dengvaxia, Mamasapano? Senate bets weigh in
(UPDATED) 'Dapat inako niya ang lahat ng responsibilidad doon bilang tatay ng bansa,' says opposition senatorial bet Gary Alejano
No to Chinese workers replacing Filipinos – Mar Roxas
'Kung gano'n ang tulong nila sa atin, 'yung ayuda, 'yung pautang nila sa atin, hindi na bale,' says opposition senatorial candidate Mar Roxas
Roque says no to death penalty in drug crimes
Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque contradicts the Duterte administration on death penalty for drug-related crimes
Hilbay says he would support 'fault-based' divorce bill
‘Gusto ko pwede kaming maghiwalay, kapag ayaw ko na sayo iiwan na kita, mahihirapan ka talaga na kumuha ng boto na kailangan mo,’ says Florin Hilbay
Aquino gov't failed to communicate gains effectively, Hilbay says
Acknowledging a problem of the past administration to which he belonged, the former solicitor general triggers negative reaction from ex-president Aquino's spokespersons
Hilbay: Same-sex marriage should be fought in Congress, not Supreme Court
‘There’s also a tactical perspective to it, if you think you’re not gonna get that decision from the Supreme Court then why file before the Supreme Court?’ says senatorial aspirant Florin Hilbay
#TheLeaderIWant: Florin Hilbay and his dream transition from lawyering to legislating
How would he continue to push for his advocacies when he's no longer within the hall of the courts and in the August Hall?
Opposition on wooing voters: Make it about them, not Duterte
‘Many of them support the President and I get that, and I don’t think you need to challenge that at this point,’ says reelectionist Senator Bam Aquino
COC filing: Comebacks, gimmicks that 'shookt' Filipinos
The filing of certificates of candidacy for the 2019 elections has its share of eyebrow-raising moments
Ex-SolGen Hilbay banks on rags-to-riches story to boost Senate bid
'Lagi po akong dehado, pero...malaki po ang aking tiwala sa kapasidad ng mamamayan na sumipat ng qualifications at karakter ng ating mga senador,' he says
Hilbay, Macalintal complete official opposition senatorial slate
The opposition coalition, led by the Liberal Party, will field only 8 senatorial candidates
Agabin, Hilbay join Trillanes legal team
Rey Robles remains as lead counsel, with his firm’s managing partner Joselito Chan also joining the team
Calida received P7M in excess allowances in 2017 – COA
(UPDATED) Solicitor General Jose Calida dismisses the issue and says 'the issue is not new'
Experts agree: Supreme Court will have last say on Sereno
The High Court can either let the impeachment proceedings in Congress take their course, or set a precedent for a quo warranto removal
Basagan ng Trip with Leloy Claudio: Constitution 101 with Florin Hilbay
What are the strengths and weaknesses of the 1987 Constitution and what historic event shaped it?
SC ruling: 'Martial law ad infinitum' and a 'tragic repeat of 1972'
The SC majority says safeguards remain, and cites legal remedies for human rights like writs of amparo and habeas data
Carandang case: Impeachment for Morales or Duterte?
'If Duterte acts contrary to the law in the Carandang case, he is violating his oath of office and culpably violating the Constitution,' says legal expert Tony La Viña
Rosales, Hilbay join petitions vs martial law extension
Former Commission on Human Rights chairperson Etta Rosales and former solicitor general Florin Hilbay also file a motion for consolidation to join other petitions already scheduled for oral arguments next week
'Tuloy ang Laban!': #TayoSiPAB trends on Twitter
#TayoSiPAB trends online as supporters rally around Jover Laurio after she finally comes forward as the person behind Pinoy Ako Blog
Supreme Court's 9-6 ruling keeps De Lima in jail
(5th UPDATE) The High Court rules the Sandiganbayan has no jurisdiction over De Lima. This means her case will not be handled by the Office of the Ombudsman, but by DOJ prosecutors who will defend their case against her before the Muntinlupa RTC.
#ThewRap: Videos you need to watch this week, October 2-8, 2017
Must-watch videos from this week
Lying gov't officials worsen fake news problem – Hilbay, Tordesillas
'What I consider a threat to our democratic values and a danger to the market place of ideas is the prevalence of false information provided by public officials - whether deliberately or out of sheer incompetence,' says lawyer Florin Hilbay
SC: Congress shall convene on martial law only to revoke, extend
Former solicitor general Florin Hilbay the petitioners counsel calls the ruling a strange and unfortunate result
Hilbay urges SC to resolve petition to convene Congress on martial law
The Court can still decide regardless of the expiration of the 60 day period but the best time to decide is now says former solicitor general Florin Hilbay
High noon in the SC: Is martial law legal?
A lot of things depend on the clarity of the Supreme Court decision in saying not only what martial law is not but also what it includes
