The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Wednesday, May 14 that it is aiming to proclaim both the winning senators and the first batch of party-list groups on the same day, with the schedule still dependent on the discretion of the poll body 's en banc sitting as the National Board of...
Economic reforms are expected to proceed, even as the political noise amplified by the midterm election results that "weakened" the Marcos administration 's hold on power may hamper efforts to enhance public-sector effectiveness, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). "Partial and...
As the nation reflects on the 2025 midterm elections, the heroism of Filipino teachers stands out. However, their service continues to be marred by long-standing systemic issues, as reported by the Department of Education (DepEd) and teachers ' groups such as the Alliance of Concerned Teachers...
The Commission on Elections has proclaimed the winners in the May 12 elections in Pangasinan. MANAY Gina de Venecia was proclaimed representative of the fourth district of Pangasinan on May 13. She was accompanied in the proclamation by her husband former House Speaker Jose de Venecia and son...
Former senator Bam Aquino has assured Filipinos that he will take the job of being a senator seriously, and vowed to be a senator for all. Former senator Bam Aquino (Photo courtesy of Bam Aquino Media Bureau) After winning a seat in the Senate, Aquino said, the work follows. "Ngayon po napakalaki...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday, May 13, addressed public confusion over a delay and duplication of data in the transmission of election returns, assuring the public that there was no manipulation or tampering of votes. In a statement, Comelec said the issue stemmed from the...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia said that there 's currently no order to suspend the proclamation of former President Rodrigo Duterte as mayor in Davao City. "Wala naman kasi tayong issue na kahit anong order to suspend proclamation although I think may nafile...
By PATRICK GARCIA, ALLYSA NIEVERA, DIANN IVY C. CALUCIN, HANNAH NICOL, RICHIELYN CANLAS, JONATHAN HICAP, and JEAN FERNANDO Ten incumbent mayors in the National Capital Region (NCR) secured new mandates, three are come-backing chief executives – former Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno”...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia is looking to proclaim the winning senators this coming weekend. "Siguro naman sa tulong at awa ng Diyos baka itong Sabado hanggang Linggo sana makapag-proklama na tayo ng senador (Maybe, with the help and mercy of God, hopefully by...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, who emerged as the top candidate in the 2025 senatorial race based on partial and unofficial results, said he is thankful for the result of the May 2025 midterm elections. Go thanked his supporters and former president Rodrigo Duterte, whom he credited for his...
When Kiko Pangilinan and Bam Aquino woke up on Election Day, all they had was a slim chance to get into the Magic 12 of the Senate race as both had stayed largely in the margins of surveys in the week leading up to May 12, 2025. This campaign photo of senatorial candidates Kiko Pangilinan and Bam...
Former senator and ML (Mamamayang Liberal) Partylist first nominee Leila de Lima said securing a seat in Congress despite all odds proved that idealism and the truth can still make its way forward. ML Partylist first nominee Leila de Lima (Photo courtesy of Leila de Lima) In a message to...
