In a significant legislative move, the House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading a bill seeking to extend the term of elected officials in the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) system. House Bill (HB) No. 11287, which aims to amend provisions of Republic Act No. 7160 or the Local Government Code of … Read more
In every election in the Philippines, one word that is ever-present in the vocabulary of Filipinos is “gapang.” “Gapang” is a term that signifies corrupt activities during elections, especially in the context of local and barangay elections. In recent elections, it seems that vote buying has become more of a tradition, with candidates widely offering … Read more
Barangay Captain Angelika Dela Cruz Received Threat Letter with 4 Bullets Actress-turned-politician Angelika Dela Cruz shared the letter she received with a threat note and four (4) bullets. Angelika Dela Cruz, a former actress, couldn’t disguise her terror after receiving a letter from an unknown individual containing four gunshots. In Malabon, Angelika is presently the … Read more