2022 Philippine Elections

More than 500 Catholic leaders endorse Leni-Kiko tandem | Evening wRap

Nick Villavecer
More than 500 Catholic leaders endorse Leni-Kiko tandem | Evening wRap
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More than 500 Catholic priests, deacons, brothers, and religious sisters endorse presidential bet Leni Robredo and running mate Kiko Pangilinan, breaking a long-held tradition that discourages Catholic leaders from supporting specific candidates.

Presidential frontrunner Bongbong Marcos’ Uniteam promises a ‘new society’ and unity anew during its proclamation rally in Quezon City, Monday, February 14.

Vice presidential candidate Senator Kiko Pangilinan files a cyber libel complaint against YouTube channel ‘Maharlika’ Monday, February 14.

DepEd TV stopped airing fresh episodes since October 2021 due to alleged non-payment of media workers under Ei2 Tech, a production company owned by news anchor Paolo Bediones.

Veteran broadcaster and former press secretary Ricardo ‘Dong’ Puno Jr. died Tuesday, February 15, due to ‘a lingering illness.’ – Rappler.com

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Nick Villavecer

Nick Villavecer is a multimedia producer for Rappler where he produces newscasts, explainers, and short documentaries. From 2016 to August 2020, he was a researcher, writer, and segment producer for ABS-CBN's Current Affairs division, producing stories on human interest, public health issues, natural disasters, crimes, accidents, and emergency-preparedness.