Padilla is Against the Mandatory Drug Test for Artists Before Taking Projects Senator Robinhood Padilla opposes to the mandatory drug test for artists before taking any future projects. In a statement, Padilla expressed his opposition to the idea of requiring performers to submit to drug testing before participating in acting projects. The senator, who is … Read more
Student Leader Opposes Sara Duterte’s Mandatory Military Service Called it Abusive A student leader opposed vice presidential aspirant Sara Duterte’s push of mandatory military service for youths and called it an abusive program. Jonas Abadilla, head of the UP Diliman University Student Council, expresses his opposition to youngsters who have reached the age of 18 … Read more
Walden Bello Slams Plan of Sara Duterte to Implement “Mandatory ROTC” Vice presidential aspirant Walden Bello slammed the plan of contender Sara Duterte to implement “mandatory ROTC” if she takes the position. The two vice-presidential contenders for 2022 are now at odds over whether the Philippines should introduce “mandated military service” for 18-year-olds, as is … Read more
Comelec Says Election Debates Participation of Candidates is Not Mandatory The Commission on Election (Comelec) said that it is not mandatory for political candidates to participate in election debates. Candidates are not required to participate in election debates, according to Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez. They can’t force people to participate in discussions, he claims. “Under … Read more