The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU-EOM) has recommended a “comprehensive review” and possible reforms on the Philippines’ electoral legal framework in hopes of addressing the gaps in the conduct of elections in the country following the 2025 midterm polls. During a press...
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...
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’...
Vice President Sara Duterte said there’s no other person to blame for the poor performance of Alyansa Para Sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial bets in the recently concluded midterm elections but President Marcos himself. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong ' Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara...
Former president Rodrigo Duterte was “very happy” upon hearing the outcome of this year 's midterm polls, wherein him and his family won overwhelmingly in Davao City, while enough allies in Senate can protect Vice President Sara Duterte from impeachment. Former president Rodrigo Duterte...
Vote-buying in the Philippine election setting is “endemic” and “well-entrenched”, the deputy chief observer of the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) said on Wednesday, May 14, as the group’s preliminary findings took note of “credible indications” of vote-buying...
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. extended his gratitude to the military personnel who exemplified dedication and professionalism in their duties in support of the recently held midterm elections. Brawner said that the troops helped in securing polling places,...
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...
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....
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...
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Monday, May 12 urged the government to implement reforms that would simplify the voting process, making it more efficient and humane, especially for public school teachers who are serving as poll workers. “’I-simplify’ lang talaga: more schools, more teachers,...
