(PULSE ASIA) As partial results continue to come in following the elections on May 12, Pulse Asia President Ronald Holmes offered insights into the factors that may have contributed to the differences between the firm’s pre-election surveys and the actual vote count. According to Holmes, late...
It’s a protest vote. Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa on Tuesday, May 13 expressed his belief that the result of the May 2025 midterm polls is a form of protest against the kidnapping of former president Rodrigo Duterte. Dela Rosa, who ranked high in the “Magic 12” senatorial race, pointed...
President Marcos said Filipinos have elected leaders who will listen and act on the various challenges the country is facing. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong ' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) In a message on Tuesday, May 13, Marcos thanked Filipinos for exercising their right...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced that the proclamation of at least 19 candidates, including Marikina City Mayor Marcy Teodoro, will be suspended if they win in the 2025 midterm elections, due to pending disqualification cases against them. Comelec has said that while the votes...
Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday, May 13 welcomed the inclusion of former senators Paolo “Bam” Aquino IV and Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan in the top 12 of the May 2025 midterm elections. Hontiveros is also elated with the result of the party-list race. Akbayan is...
Former senator Kiko Pangilinan, who will more than likely secure a spot in the Senate’s Magic 12, said it was a “miracle” that he received as much votes since he was well-outside the winning circle in pre-election surveys. Senatorial candidate Kiko Pangilinan is poised to make a Senate...
Former vice president Leni Robredo is now the first female mayor of Naga City after garnering more than 84,300 votes in the mayoralty race there. Former vice president Leni Robredo makes history as first female mayor of Naga City after dominating the city 's mayoral race in Camarines Sur....
The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) will present its preliminary statement on its findings and conclusions on the electoral process of this year’s midterm elections on Wednesday, May 14. An EU team observes the closing and counting at a polling precinct in Cotabato on...
Vice President Sara Duterte expressed her disappointed at the partial and unofficial results of the Senate race, wherein only three of the so-called "DuterTen" candidates are currently ranked inside the "Magic 12". Vice President Sara Duterte speaks to the media after casting her vote in Davao...
While presumed Senator Bam Aquino and his team “had a good feeling” he will win in this year 's midterm elections, the sudden upset ranking at Top 2 was a complete surprise to the comebacking senator. Bam Aquino flashes a thumbs-up sign as he is poised for a Senate comeback based on the...
LEGAZPI CITY – The national and local elections in the Bicol region concluded smoothly, the Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) said on Monday evening. In an interview, PRO-5 Director Brig. Gen. Andre Dizon said the situation in the region was "manageable and stable," as he attributed the...
LUCENA CITY, Quezon – The elections in the Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon area were generally peaceful, the Police Regional Office 4-A said. PRO 4-A chief Police Brig. Gen. Paul Kenneth Lucas said they only recorded isolated incidents and these were resolved with the cooperation of...
