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Political dynasties: Who won in 2013 polls?

By Lynda Jumilla, ABS-CBN News — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:59:31 +0000

MANILA – The 2013 elections saw the fall of some so-called political dynasties, but more have firmed up their dominance and even managed to expand in terms of people, places and positions.

Taiwan findings support PH Coast Guard account: documents

by Jojo Malig, ABS-CBNnews.com — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:56:46 +0000

MANILA (2nd UPDATE) - Initial findings made by Taiwanese agencies on the incident that led to the death of a fisherman near Balintang Island in Batanes last May 9 support the initial report of the Philippine Coast Guard on where the clash happened, according to documents uploaded on the Internet by the Taiwanese government.

Guess who's the billionaire senator

by Ryan Chua, ABS-CBN News — Tue, 21 May 2013 07:18:45 +0000

MANILA - Sen. Manuel Villar is the richest among the senators in the 15th Congress with a net worth of P1.45 billion, based on his latest wealth statement.

Grace Poe up close after topping Senate race

ABS-CBNnews.com — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:01:26 +0000

MANILA, Philippines - Senator-elect Grace Poe considers her victory in the May 13 elections as a form of poetic justice for her father, the late Fernando Poe Jr., who lost the 2004 presidential elections allegedly because of massive cheating.

How did political dynasties fare in the May elections?

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:51:22 +0000

Marami ang bumagsak pero marami rin ang nanatili sa mga malalaking pamilya sa pulitika na sumabak sa halalan ngayong taon. Pero meron ding lalo pang dumami ang naiupo sa pwesto. Ang update sa mga "political dynasty," sa pagpa-Patrol ni Lynda Jumilla. TV Patrol, Mayo 20, 2013, Lunes

Is Grace Poe a dynastic politician?

by Ira P. Pedrasa, ABS-CBNnews.com — Sun, 19 May 2013 10:38:24 +0000

MANILA -- She never had a relative before her who made it as a public official, but senator-elect Grace Poe may still be called a “dynastic politician.”

How to make money through online freelance jobs

Sat, 18 May 2013 11:55:05 +0000

MANILA, Philippines -- If you're looking for ways to augment your income but don't want to leave the comforts of your home, maybe you can try an online freelance job.

INFOGRAPHIC: Mapping the Philippine political dynasties

by Jojo Malig, ABS-CBNnews.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:25:18 +0000

Here's a look at how some of the more prominent political clans in the country fared in the May 13 midterm elections.

Koko calls proclamation 'premature'

by Jon Carlos Rodriguez, ABS-CBNnews.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:36:07 +0000

MANILA – Senator-elect Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III believes the proclamation of the 9 winning senators on Thursday and Friday is premature, based on the number of votes still uncanvassed.

How much did Grace Poe spend for her campaign?

By Kathlyn dela Cruz, ABS-CBNnews.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:57:07 +0000

MANILA, Philippines -- Senator-elect Grace Poe, the topnotcher in the 2013 senatorial race, on Friday revealed how much she spent for her campaign.

DFA chief is 'richest' Cabinet member, Luistro poorest

By Willard Cheng, ABS-CBN News — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:05:24 +0000

MANILA (3rd UPDATE) - Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario remains to have the highest net worth among President Aquino's Cabinet members, according to their 2012 statement of assets, liabilities, and net worth released by Malacanang.

Why Nancy Binay snubbed own proclamation

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:10:16 +0000

MANILA – Senator-elect Nancy Binay on Friday said she snubbed her own proclamation Thursday night because she wanted no doubts about her victory in the May 13 polls.