Bantay Cocolevy Alliance said the history of abuse that the coconut industry and its farmers experienced at the hands of the Marcos dictatorship are still seared into their memories.

“Well, I don’t know why [he dodges those questions.] Honestly, it should be easy because you just inherited it."

Partido Reporma said Thursday that it is now backing the bid of Vice President Leni Robredo for the country's highest executive position, noting that her ideals are in line with the political party's thrust.  

Several members of Partido Reporma have filed their resignations, following the suit of presidential bet Panfilo "Ping" Lacson who earlier received word that the political party is endorsing another candidate.

The Commission on Elections has committed to resolve the pending cases related to presidential aspirant Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. in the next month.

The vandalism of two independent Philippine bookstores is an attack on institutions of knowledge that also harm the country’s diplomatic values, the National Book Development Board said.

"I would like to make an announcement. Today, I officially announce my resignation as chairman and member of Partido ng Demokratikong Reporma, which effectively makes me an independent candidate," Lacson said in a press con on Thursday.

For UniTeam vice presidential bet Sara Duterte, her only president is Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., as campaigns to pair her with a different running-mate starts.

The Department of Education will be the issuing authority for the Safety Seal for all schools that will follow its guidelines on holding face-to-face classes.

The Duterte administration has adopted a 10-point policy agenda designed to fast-track and sustain economic recovery from the pandemic, including expanding health care capacity and safely resuming business activities and in-person classes.