The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Thursday, May 15, addressed concerns over a reported discrepancy between the number of voters who voted and ballots cast in a precinct in Zamboanga City, assuring the public that no votes were altered or tampered with during the May 2025 midterm elections. ...
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro – The Provincial Board of Canvassers has officially proclaimed the winners in the May 12 elections in this province. Proclaimed were Reps. Arnan C. Panaligan and Alfonso V. Umali Jr. of the first and second districts, respectively. Panaligan ran unopposed while Rep....
The youth vote came out in force during the May 2025 midterm elections, helping drive the highest voter turnout ever recorded for a non-presidential race, according to the Commission on Elections (Comelec). According to Comelec Chairman George Erwin Garcia, tye May 2025 midterm elections recorded...
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...
Senators Francis Tolentino and Ramon “Bong” Revilla, Jr. on Wednesday, May 14 conceded their defeat in the senatorial race during the May 12 midterm elections, thanking their supporters and called for unity despite their loss. Both Tolentino and Revilla ran under the Bagong Alyansa...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday, May 14, reminded all candidates in the May 2025 polls—both winners and losers—that they must submit their Statement of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE) by June 11, with no extensions allowed. In a press conference, Comelec Spokesperson...
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...
