The government aims to inoculate six million people against COVID-19 during the third round of its mass vaccination campaign to be held this month, the chief implementer of the administration's pandemic response said.

Survey frontrunners Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio held their proclamation rally in front of tens of thousands of Filipinos at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan on Tuesday.

"The rest of the National Capital Region and other local government units in NCR are still under moderate risk. Continued compliance with health protocols is advised," he said. 

"By attacking the fact-checkers, [Undersecretary] Badoy made it clear which sides she stands on the battle for truth. We denounce her action and all forms of intimidation and harassment against fact-checkers and independent media," MAD said.

"Please comply with these requirements so our PNP personnel can better monitor election-related activities," PNP chief Carlos said.

Partido Reporma's presidential bet Panfilo "Ping" Lacson is launching on Tuesday his proclamation rally in Imus, Cavite, his home town.

Journalist Raissa Robles has filed multiple criminal complaints against now-suspended lawyer Larry Gadon over his profanity-laced rant that contained Filipino equivalents of the f-word and a reference to sex with a dog.

The 43-year-old senator will kick off his presidential bid along with his running mate Rep. Lito Atienza (Buhay party-list), and their senatorial candidates at the city’s Oval Plaza Tuesday afternoon.  

The campaign season will officially start on February 8 and will end on May 7.

Thousands are expected to flock to Plaza Quezon in Naga City on Friday night, February 11, to witness the presidential campaign kickoff of Vice President Leni Robredo, the campaign manager for the Bicol region said.