Transfer of power
Benigno Simeon “Noynoy” Aquino III took his oath of office as 15th president of the Philippines at noon today, taking over the reins of government from Gloria Macapagal Arroyo in a smooth and peaceful transfer of power.
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Aquino Cabinet in photos
VERA Files’ Mario Ignacio shares his photos of incoming President Benigno Aquino III’s press conference earlier today:
Aquino, Binay proclaimed
It's official: The Philippines has a new president and vice president. On Wednesday afternoon, Congress proclaimed Sen. Benigno Aquino III and Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay winners in the May 10 presidential and vice presidential races
Nine senators proclaimed
The Commission on Elections proclaimed nine winning senators Saturdays at the Philippine International Convention Center.
Quick count in Abra’s hinterland towns
It used to take weeks before the results of voting is known in the hinterland towns of Abra such as Tineg, some parts of which are accessible only by foot. After Monday's election, results were out in a matter of days.
Before voting began today
VERA Files' Mario Ignacio took pictures of what it was like shortly before voting began at 7 a.m. today. The shots are from the SSS Elementary School in Marikina City.
Comelec holds ‘final test’ of PCOS machines
The Board of Election Inspectors (BEIs) of the Commission on Elections held its "Final Test and Sealing" of the precinct count optical scan (PCOS) machines in Marikina, Makati and Parañaque precincts Thursday.
Estrada’s Labor Day rally in Mandaluyong
Former president Joseph Estrada spent Labor Day with about 10,000 people who flocked to his rally at Nueve de Pebrero and Martinez Streets in Mandaluyong City.
Estrada wows Cavitenos
Former President Joseph Estrada of Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino (PMP) showed he has not lost his “masa “ appeal despite having been ousted from power and convicted of plunder.
Batangueños give Noy-Mar big welcome
Text by ELLEN TORDESILLAS Photos by MARIO IGNACIO LIPA CITY.—Batangueños gave Liberal Party presidential candidate Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III and his running mate, Manuel “Mar” Roxas Jr., a rapturous welcome here over the weekend. Gov. Vilma Santos and her husband Ralph Recto, who is running for senator in the LP slate, received and hosted Aquino