Raising concerns over compensation and transparency, a teachers’ group on Friday, May 30, sought clarification from the Commission on Elections (Comelec) regarding the additional P1,000 honoraria promised to those who served during the May 12 elections. “Maraming nagtatanong kung nasaan na...
Most Filipino voters believe that key national issues will improve following the May 2025 elections, based on the Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey conducted from May 2 to 6. The survey, commissioned by Stratbase Group, shows strong public optimism in areas such as healthcare accessibility, food...
Improving access to education, supporting agricultural development, and strengthening the healthcare system are the top issues that Filipinos believe should be prioritized by both the Senate and the House of Representatives after the 2025 elections, based on a commissioned survey conducted by...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc has affirmed the ruling of its First Division to dismiss the petition for disqualification filed against Senator-elect Erwin Tulfo, his brother Ben Tulfo, as well as three of their relatives. The Commission en banc denied the Motion for Reconsideration...
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) maintained on Monday, May 26 that the 2025 midterm elections was the “most successful” in Philippine history, emphasizing its speed, peace and order, and record-high voter turnout—amid mounting calls from outgoing Makabayan bloc lawmakers for a...
Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. is set to file multiple cyberlibel cases against individuals for spreading false information about him during the 2025 election season, which he believes significantly affected his standing in the senatorial race. In a press briefing on Monday, May 26, Atty....
As the nation reflects on the results of the recent midterm elections which offer hope for real change, we pause to honor the public school teachers who served as members of Electoral Board. They are the unsung heroes who played a pivotal role in upholding our democratic process. Department of...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday, May 21 said she is open to the possibility of becoming the standard bearer of the opposition bloc for the 2028 presidential elections. According to Hontiveros, there will certainly be a progressive or reformist alternative that the opposition would field in...
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) reminded all outgoing elective officials that restrictions on human resource movements remain in effect until June 30, following the national and local elections held on May 12. The CSC pointed out that any appointments made during this post-election period will...
The Department of Education (DepEd) welcomed the announcement of an additional P1,000 across-the-board honoraria for teachers and poll workers, on top of the previously approved P2,000 increase in compensation for serving in the May 2025 national and local elections. In a statement issued on...
Politics in the Philippines is a full-contact sport, and the recently concluded May 12 elections were no exception. Against the backdrop of the rapidly shifting political sands, voters cast their ballots for whom they thought could best lead the country to prosperity. As a result, more than a few...
Rep. AA Legarda’s triumph in May 2025 polls a victory for Antique—Legarda Senator Loren Legarda has lauded her brother for securing a decisive victory as Representative of the Lone District of Antique during the recently concluded May 2025 midterm elections. The senator said Antonio ‘AA’...
