Garcia: Poll converting Naga into HUC ‘will not be a walk in the park’

Inquirer.net - Nov 12, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The outcome of Naga City’s upcoming plebiscite on its proposed conversion into a highly urbanized city (HUC) remains uncertain, Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chair George Erwin Garcia said on Thursday. Garcia said the plebiscite “will not be a walk in the park,” as either the “Yes” or “No” vote could prevail. He

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MANILA, Philippines — Public prosecutor and Manila Rep. Joel Chua accused Vice President Sara Duterte’s lawyers of setting up a defense that is more of a Korean drama (K-drama), claiming that they are trying to gain sympathy from the people instead of addressing pressing issues. In a press briefing on Thursday, Chua said the two defense

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Zamboanga mayor offers P2-M bounty for killers of Basilan judge

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AMLC files civil forfeiture case vs Romualdez

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