The European Union (EU) will deploy an Election Observation Mission to the Philippines to observe the midterm elections this May. Voters put their ballots in a vote counting machine (VCM) at Pasong Tamo Elementary School in Quezon City on Oct. 30, 2023. (Mark Balmores/MANILA BULLETIN) High...
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) on Wednesday, March 12, warned of a potential surge in deepfake technology and cyber attacks in 2025, urging the public and private sectors to strengthen their digital defenses. (Photo from Unsplash) The CICC raised concerns about...
A candidate for municipal councilor was shot dead in Barangay Dintan, Pilar, Abra on Wednesday afternoon, March 12. GATMEN'S body lies on the road after he was killed. (Abra Today FB) Police identified the victim as Melchor Gatmen, a resident of Barangay Pang-ot, Pilar. The victim was a candidate...
Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa (Senate PRIB) Ranking House of Representatives members believe that it's only a matter of time before Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa gets his day at the International Criminal Court (ICC), after what happened to...
Former president Rodrigo Duterte (left), former senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson (Facebook) Former senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson has reminded the Marcos government of its obligation to assist former president Rodrigo Duterte with his predicament...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) warned netizens against using the social media in attacking and spreading disinformation drive against candidates for the national and local elections. PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) spokesperson Lt. Wallen Mae Arancillo said that even netizens who use fake...
Former President Rodrigo Duterte remains a candidate for Davao City mayor in the May 2025 National and Local Elections, according to Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Ernest Maceda. "He's still a candidate because the only way you stop being a candidate is if you withdraw," he said on...
Environment watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition urged national and local candidates for the 2025 midterm elections to tame what it described as a tsunami of cadmium-containing plastic waste through their campaign tarpaulins. The group specifically mentioned the use of tarpaulins made of polyvinyl...
Veteran actor Jamie Fabregas (Facebook) AGRI Party-list has once again been endorsed by Jaime Fabregas, a veteran actor, composer, and musical director. Fabregas--a legend in the local movie and television industry--is known for his characters...
CEBU CITY – Legal obstacles may still continue to hound dismissed Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes even if he wins in the May elections. CORTES (FB) Despite an order by the Office of the Ombudsman perpetually disqualifying him from holding public office, Cortes was still allowed to run as mayor in...
Former senator Kiko Pangilinan on Tuesday, March 11, revealed that he is being targeted by overseas-based troll accounts and networks, and asked Filipinos not to get distracted from the “real issues.” Senatorial candidate Kiko Pangilinan (Photo from Team Kiko Pangilinan) In a statement,...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has formalized its partnership with the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) through the signing of a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to improve voting access for senior citizens and persons...
