The recycling of political dynasties was a foregone conclusion. Political dynasties, by and large, perpetuate themselves in power through elections made farcical by being undemocratic and now by an illegitimate automation process that is unable to modernize let alone democratize the public exercise that is administered by a hostile and incompetent election body.

By the Policy Study, Publication, and Advocacy
Center for People Empowerment in Governance (CenPEG)
May 28, 2013

On May 3, 2013, the Office of the City Prosecutor of Makati handed down a resolution recommending Kapuso actress Sarah Lahbati be criminally charged under the Revised Penal Code for libel. This case stems from her "malicious" posts on the social-networking site Twitter last January about GMA Films President Anna Teresa G. Abrogar.

This Wednesday, the dashing ace race driver Marlon Stockinger gets a surprise visit from host Solenn Heussaff plus a ‘bag bonding’ with some Unang Hirit hosts and the latest campus fashion in the fresher and more fabulous Fashbook.

Tension and drama escalate in GMA Network's Mundo Mo'y Akin as the character of Sunshine Dizon continues to wrestle with her conscience if she will confess the truth to Darlene (Lauren Young) and Ziggy (Gabby Eigenmann).

I acknowledge the public apology given by Vice Ganda, by way of his TV program.

I sincerely hope and pray that this was done with the purest intentions and determination to put this issue behind us.

Just to clarify certain points about my phone conversation with him - his call came without warning as his number was not programmed in my phone directory. I told him I wasn't feeling well and I wasn't sure I was ready to talk to him. But I clearly remember thanking him for his call.

 

Feel the warmth of love as GMA News TV's weekend romantic program Wagas enters its new season with another set of true-to-life inspiring love stories beginning this Saturday, June 1.

MANILA, Philippines - The looming victory of local and national candidates who supported the Reproductive Health (RH) law only showed there is no Catholic vote, the Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development (PLCPD) said yesterday.

NAGA CITY, Philippines – The widow of former interior secretary Jesse Robredo wins by a landslide in the third district of Camarines Sur’s congressional race. Actor Aga Muhlach, whose congressional bid in the fourth district of the province had hit a snag amid complaints he and his wife Charlene lack the required residency, also posted an early lead.

MANILA, May 14, 2013— The recent local and national elections hold the distinction with the most rampant incidence of vote buying, a Catholic Church-backed poll watchdog said. 

Henrietta de Villa, chairperson of the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting, said that vote buying this time “was bolder and on a bigger scale.” 

Aside from giving money, vote buying was also done in form of rice, food packs, mobile phones and even giving education scholarships. 

Today marks the end of the campaign period for the May 13, 2013 elections. It is now our turn as voters to decide on whom to vote into office. For this, we suggest that we all vote WISELY, that is:

W - Weigh each candidate's qualifications, track record in public service or as a private citizen, over-all personal competencies and dedication to the common good, and proposed programs if elected.