MANILA, Philippines — Former Rep. Kiko Barzaga may still run in the special elections in the lone district of Dasmariñas, Cavite, even after he was expelled by the House of Representatives, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Wednesday.  This is what Comelec chairperson George Erwin Garcia answered when asked if Barzaga can file his

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will need around P200 million for the special elections in the lone district of Dasmariñas, Cavite following the expulsion of former Rep. Kiko Barzaga from the House of Representatives. Comelec chairperson George Erwin Garcia on Wednesday said this was discussed in the regular session of the Comelec

MANILA, Philippines — AirAsia Philippines on Wednesday said its flight operations remain unaffected despite reports that aviation authorities had ordered the budget carrier to vacate government-run airports over unpaid fees and obligations. In a statement, the airline assured passengers that services across its domestic and international network would proceed as scheduled. “AirAsia Philippines assures the

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The killing of a 39-year-old man whose body was found along the shoreline of Barangay Tangke in Talisay City early Wednesday morning may be drug-related, police said. Police Lieutenant Colonel Homobuno Sayon, officer-in-charge of the Talisay City Police Station, said investigators are pursuing a possible drug angle after learning that the

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters have strengthened their roster ahead of the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) Season 26 men’s basketball tournament with the addition of former high school scoring standout Roderick Cambarijan. The UC Webmasters, who have made four straight finals appearances in the CESAFI men’s division, secured