Presidential Survey Shows Noynoy's Lead Cut Down.

The Issues and Advocacy Center conducted a survey last Dec. 2 to 6 regarding the Presidential Candidates. It has shown an increase in the popularity of President Joseph "Erap" Estrada, Senator Manuel "Manny" Villar, former Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro and Senator Richard Gordon in the upcoming Philippines 2010 polls . On the other hand, Senator Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino Jr. showed a decrease in his lead over his other presidentiable rivals.

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Lawyer appeals to disqualify Osmena and Drilon

Atty. Vladimir Cabigao asked the Comelec to disqualify Franklin Drilon and Sergio Osmena III from running in the upcoming Philippines 2010 Elections. This is because the two allegedly did not meet the required 6-year interval period before aspiring for a re-election. This rule was in the 1987 Constitution.

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3 Marcoses will run on the Philippines 2010 elections

The Marcos clan is one of the most well-known families in the Philippines, most especially in the field of Politics. In the coming Philippines 2010 elections, three of the Marcoses will be running for seats in the government.

Imelda Marcos, the wife of the late President Ferdinand Marcos Sr., is running under the Kilusang Bagong Lipunan as the Congresswoman of Ilocos Norte's second district.

Ferdinand “Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and Maria Imelda Josefa “Imee" Marcos are running as guest candidates for the Nacionalista Party. Bongbong is aspiring for a senatorial seat in the 2010 elections while Imee is running as governor.

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Noynoy's First Political Rally in Tarlac

Noynoy Aquino has conducted his first political rally in his hometown in Tarlac. There were not any popular celebrities who had accompanied him in this rally including his sister, Kris Aquino. But his running mate, Mar Roxas was able to attend the rally.

Five of the senatorial candidate included in the Liberal Party were able to attend. These include former congressman Nereus Acosta, Bukidnon Rep. Teofisto Guingona III, Akbayan Rep. Risa Hontiveros, Senator Ralph Recto, and Sonia Roco.

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Serge Osmena III files his candidacy as Senator in 2010 elections

Serge Osmena III has finally filed his candidacy in the upcoming Philippines 2010 Elections as an independent senatorial candidate today (November 26, 2009). He decided to turn down chance to run in the senatorial slate of different political party's namely PDP-Laban, Nacionalista Party, Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino and Liberal Party.

He said that even though he refused to take part in the senatorial line up of the Liberal Party, he will still continue to support Senator Noynoy Aquino's bid for presidency. He reasoned out that the cause of his refusal was "a difference in ideology".

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Richard Gomez and Marjorie Barretto take part in LP oath-taking

Two famous local celebrities, namely Richard Gomez and Marjorie Barreto take part in the Liberal Party's oath-taking ceremony as new members of the said party. The Presidential candidate, Senator Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III bowed to bring back good governance in the Philippines.

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Satur Ocampo and Liza Maza backed out from the Villar's Senatorial Slate

Satur Ocampo (Bayan Muna Representative) and Liza Maza (Gabriella Representative) decided to back out of Manuel Villar's senatorial slate because the Nacionalista Party has decided to include Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as a senatorial candidate for the Philippines 2010 Elections.

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