Poised to lose senatorial bid, Revilla says it’s time for unity

Poised to lose senatorial bid, Revilla says it’s time for unity

MANILA, Philippines — As he is poised to lose his reelection bid as senator, outgoing Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla, Jr. on Tuesday expressed hope that the country will finally unite under its flag now that the elections are over. In a statement, Revilla admitted that he did not expect to lose his bid for reelection. However, he said that his heart still “overflows” with gratitude for his supporters. READ: 2025 Philippine Election Results: Partia…

Bong Revilla Calls for Unity Now amid "Unexpected" Senatorial Race Defeat

Sen. Bong Revilla Loses in 2025 Senatorial Bid for Reelection BONG REVILLA – The Senator called for unity among the Filipino people amid his “unexpected” loss in the 2025 Senatorial Elections. President Bongbong Marcos campaigned fervently for the Alyansa Para sa Pagbabago bets which he called his “dream team”. Sen. Revilla is one of the ... Read more The post Bong Revilla Calls for Unity Now amid “Unexpected” Senatorial Race Defeat appeared fir…

Text and image Sharon Singh On Independence Square, everything was about unity and solidarity on Saturday afternoon, during the very first edition of the Sranan Lobi Dey. "We want to wake people up," initiator Marina Blankendal-Pinas told de Ware Tijd. "Because honestly, things aren't going well. We see how groups are being pitted against each other, like cat and mouse." The afternoon was about more than just speeches. There were cultural perfor…

Celebrating unity

Local United Churches to mark centennial with pride and reflection By William Crooks Local Journalism Initiative As the United Church of Canada turns 100 in 2025, congregations across the country—and in the Eastern Townships—are reflecting on a century of faith, service, and transformation. Locally, the St. Francis area churches will mark the anniversary with a regional celebration on Sunday, June 1 at 11 a.m. at St. Paul’s United Church in Mago…