We’re featuring former defense secretary Norberto Gonzales, a presidential aspirant, in our MB Hot Seat with his interesting insights on the 2022 elections, his solutions to improve the Philippine economy, and his plan to push for political and economic reforms through constitutional change.

With the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) situation in the country getting better, much of the public focus has turned to politics with the campaign period for national electoral posts slated to start in a few days.

Still a hot topic is the intramural at the Commission on Elections (Comelec) between the outgoing Commissioner Rowena Guanzon and Commissioner Aimee Ferolino over the First Division’s decision on a consolidated case seeking the disqualification of former senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos from the May 2022 polls.

These are among the top stories this Tuesday morning, Feb. 1, 2022.


For just P1,000 per kilo, a vendor holds up a batch of freshly caught tiger prawn, locally known as ‘sugpo’, that are being sold at the Uyanguren commercial district of Davao City on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. The prized catch is reportedly selling fast ahead of the celebration of the Chinese New Year on Feb. 1, 2022. (Keith Bacongco)
 
  1. PH COVID-19 Update
PH logs 14,546 new COVID-19 cases
Janssen booster shot effective against Omicron based on initial data – VEP
COVID-19 vaccination for 5- to 11-year old kids to start on Feb. 4
COVID-19 infects 250 more Pinoys abroad—DFA
Concepcion calls for reopening of schools for fully vaxxed teachers, studes
  • Elections 2022 #MatalinongBoto

MB Hot Seat

Former Defense secretary Norberto Gonzales

Gonzales warns vs cheating in 2022 polls
Gonzales to introduce 'social democratic formula' in economy if he wins presidency
Aspiring president Gonzales to push for political reforms via Cha-Cha
Gonzales bares plans in first 100 days if elected president

Presidential race

Domagoso

Grace Poe to Mayor Isko’s strategist: ‘Votes for FPJ were stolen’
Presidentiable Isko Moreno to prioritize spaces for private vehicles

Lacson

Strong suits of MJ, King James and Big J fit next president – Lacson
Lacson appeals to voters: Stop electing thieves

Marcos

Bongbong, Sara to hold proclamation rally at PH arena

Pacquiao

Pacquiao breaks silence on Comelec controversy affecting BBM disqualification

Robredo

Robredo signs pact with urban poor sector: Focus on social housing, justice for displaced families
No First Gentleman for VP Leni, says she’s never going to remarry

Vice Presidential race

Lakas-CMD, HNP launch Sara Para sa Barangay Initiative in Mindanao

Senatorial race

De Lima vows to pursue financial training programs for OFWs, their families
Eleazar urges DOJ to probe threats on other bets

Other election-related reports

Ferolino appeals to Guanzon to stop conditioning minds of people
Comelec releases guide in voting
PBA asks Comelec to swiftly resolve, release decisions on election cases
  • Fuel price adjustments
Gasoline, diesel prices up by P0.75/liter
  • Army scores big against terrorists
PH Army kills 2 Daulah Islamiyah terrorists in South Cotabato, foils planned terror attack – officials
  • World Wetlands Day
DENR to showcase Boracay wetlands rehab in World Wetlands Day celebration
  • Data privacy awareness
Public awareness on data privacy jumps 25% — NPC survey
  • Weather Update
Bicol, N. Samar warned of flash floods, landslides due to frontal system – PAGASA
  • Business Corner
PSE halts trading of DITO CME shares
BPI raises P27-B from bonds, 5x its target
Unionbank profits improve to P12.6 B
NGCP opens tender for power reserves procurement
Bank lending up 4.6% in Dec.
Money supply hits P15.3 T end 2021
Stocks rise ahead of new lunar year
  • DA Corner
DA distributes 1,000 health kits to its frontline personnel
  1. Education Corner
DepEd eyes creation of future learning spaces for students
It is ‘high time’ to teach students lesser-known stories of PH history — Briones
  1. Judiciary Corner
CA Associate Justice Mas takes oath of office before Chief Justice Gesmundo
  1. Legislative Corner

House

Lower House OKs P25,000 for seniors aged over 80; P1-M for 101-year-old centenarians
Lower House passes on final reading Motorcycle-for-hire Act
Lower House approves benefits for barangay health workers, medical workers; 16 other measures
Lower House ratifies bicameral report creating Judiciary Marshals Service
Lower House inducts 33rd deputy speaker, removes from the rolls partylist solon

Senate

Senate bill granting add'l benefits to health care workers passed on final reading
Senate oks bill strengthening PH anti-trafficking law on 3rd reading
Finally, Marawi compensation bill gets final reading approval in the Senate
Senate OKs bill protecting rights, welfare of foundlings on 3rd reading
  1. Religious Corner
Manila priest appointed Nuncio to Rwanda
  1. Science Corner
DOST-PNRI breaks ground for Nuclear Medicine Research and Innovation Centre
  1. Metro Roundup
Ex-VP Binay, Makati LGU donate over 34,000 COVID-19 vaccines through 'Sister Cities' program
Mayor Zamora: Low number of COVID-19 infections can be sustained amid waning Omicron
Active COVID-19 cases in San Juan drop by more than 86% – Mayor Zamora
2 nabbed for gun ban violation in QC
Pasig City launches COVID-19 vaccine registration for 5–11 year olds
Parts of Tondo, San Nicolas in Manila to experience water service interruptions
QC residents to get free medicines at health centers
Man jumps to death from footbridge in Muntinlupa
Pateros LGU aiming to vaccinate 6,000 kids aged 5-11
Las Pinas City gov’t suspends Feb. 1 vaccination schedule
  1. Provincial Roundup
772 infra projects completed in Northern Mindanao in 2021- DPWH
PCUP extends help to over 200 families affected by fire in Batangas
Woman, daughter shot dead by jilted lover
12 nabbed in illegal cockfighting den

Source: Manila Bulletin (https://mb.com.ph/2022/02/01/mb-daily-news-update-663/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mb-daily-news-update-663)