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...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) should swiftly decide on the disqualification case filed against Marikina City Mayor Marcelino “Marcy” Teodoro, Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III said. Pimentel, who ran against Teodoro, made the call on Wednesday, May 14 insisting...
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,...
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...
