The filing of Certificate of Candidacy (COC) for aspirants vying for a position in the 2016 National and Local Elections (NLE) had just recently concluded. According to various media outlet reports, the 2016 polls seemed complex compared to elections in the past, citing the alleged disorganized fielding of candidates and the lack of an apparent…
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The 2015 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, hosted by the Philippines, concluded with the Economic Leaders’ Meeting at the Philippine International Convention Center yesterday. “Building Inclusive Economies, Building a Better World” was this year’s theme. The event marked the country’s second time hosting the event. In 1996, the summit was held in Subic, Philippines. APEC is…
“Bakwit: Mga Tinig at Awit ng Pakikibaka ng mga Batang Lumad” was held earlier today at the 5th floor multipurpose room of the Henry Sy Sr. Hall. Around 30 members of the Lumad community from Manilakbayan presented cultural performances to make their sentiments known about the current situation in Mindanao. The event was organized by the…
On October 21, Commission on Elections (Comelec) started the process of finalizing the list of eligible candidates for the 2016 national and local elections (NLE). The Philippine Star recently reported that the Comelec law department has already filed motu proprio petitions to declare some 266 hopefuls as nuisance candidates for the presidency, vice presidency, and…
The coming of the 2016 National and Local Elections (NLE) brings various questions into mind, such as who the Filipinos should vote for, and why they should vote for them. Among the voters, the youth have an important role of electing into office who they think are the most credible and who they think can…
On September 8, a sudden downpour occurred in Metro Manila, affecting the entire metropolitan area in what was a real life nightmare for the millions of commuters and private vehicle owners presumably on their way home that evening. Although the downpour lasted for just a little over an hour, vehicles were stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic…
Next year’s election period officially begins on January 10, according to the Philippine Commission on Elections (COMELEC)’s recently promulgated Resolution No. 9981. The resolution also prescribes the calendar of activities in connection with the National and Local Elections (NLE), set to be held on May 9, 2016. Campaign period for candidates running for President, Vice…
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Aquino delivers final SONA
President Benigno Aquino III’s sixth and last State of the Nation Address (SONA) was held last July 27 at the Batasang Pambansa Complex. The speech revolved around the different accomplishments of the Aquino administration in terms of human capital development, social protection, transportation, infrastructure, legislation, military, and the fight against corruption. What he has…
On the eve of President Benigno S. Aquino III’s sixth and final State of the Nation Address (SONA), The LaSallian presents a compilation of the highlights of Aquino’s last five SONAs. 2010 SONA After the first six months of his presidency, Aquino used his first SONA to detail the problems the administration most needed to address. He hoped…
Time is running out for President Benigno Aquino III. With less than a year left before the May 2016 presidential elections, and in light of Monday’s State of the Nation Address (SONA), let us take a look back at some of the promises the President made during and after his campaign. Just how much has…