President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, left, receives a hongi (traditional Maori welcome of touching noses) from Warrant Officer Doug Wallace on her arrival at Government House in Wellington, New Zealand, Monday. (AP photo)
MARAWI CITY -- Ten of the scheduled May 26 special elections in the 13 towns of Lanao del Sur were successful but three were held only last Sunday.
CEBU CITY -- The plan to field former Cebu governor and incoming second district congressman Pablo “Pabling” Garcia for House Speaker against Representative Jose de Venecia has revealed cracks in Kabalikat ng Malayang Pilipino (Kampi), the political party identified with President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
GUAGUA, Pampanga -- A barangay leader who is a known supporter of Pampanga governor-elect Fr. Eddie Panlilio was shot dead Monday by two motorcycle-riding men outside his house in this town.
MANILA -- With still about six million votes to count, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said a partial proclamation of senatorial race winners is impossible.
