Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil, chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) called on local candidates and their supporters to commit to peaceful and orderly conduct of the midterm elections as he warned of consequences of any election-related violent incidents. As of March 23, the PNP recorded a...
As local candidates begin finalizing their plans for the start of their campaign period on Friday, March 28, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) assured that it has already prepared a comprehensive security coverage to ensure the safety of the public. Part of the security measures,...
Police Lt. Gen. Bernard Banac, commander of the Area Police Command-Western Mindanao, leads the activation of the Special Rask Force-BARMM which will be tasked to secure the midterm elections in the region. (photo: APC-Wetern Mindanao) The Philippine National Police (PNP) has activated the...
ILOILO CITY – Authorities have identified 11 election hotspots or areas with security concerns in Panay Island three days before the start of the local campaign period on March 28. PRO-6 chief Police Brig. Gen. Jack Wanky, Comelec-6 Regional Director Dennis Ausan, and Police Col....
Local candidates in Taytay, Rizal signed a pact for a peaceful election on May 12, 2025. In a brief ceremony held outside the Taytay Police Station, the candidates, police, and other stakeholders vowed to do their part in achieving an orderly midterm elections. Prior to the covenant signing,...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia allayed fears about the so-called "dagdag-bawas" scheme in the upcoming May 2025 polls, stating that such a thing is "impossible" in automated elections. Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia "Ginagarantiya po...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) together with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) have officially completed the escrow deposit of the Final Trusted Build Source Codes for the upcoming National and Local Elections on May 12, 2025. (Photo from Comelec) This move ensures compliance with...
After two weeks in the hospital facility of the International Criminal Court (ICC), where he will be tried for crimes against humanity, former president Rodrigo Duterte is back in his room craving for a Coke Zero and closely following the May elections. Former president Rodrigo Duterte in...
Reelectionist Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa reiterated that the Marcos administration violated former president Rodrigo Duterte’s constitutional rights when it handed him over to the International Criminal Court (ICC) to stand trial for alleged crimes against humanity. Sen. Ronald...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has endorsed former senator Kiko Pangilinan's senatorial bid in the 2025 mid-term elections. Former senator Kiko Pangilinan is welcomed by Senator Win Gatchalian and Valenzuela City Mayor Wes Gatchalian in Valenzuela City on March 21, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Kiko...
BUTUAN CITY – Police have arrested 31 individuals in the Caraga region for violating the election gun ban that started on Jan. 12. The Police Regional Office 13-Regional Operations Division Monitoring Action Center said 33 firearms were seized as of Friday, March 21. PRO 13-Regional Public...
Filipinos in Macau were urged to exercise their right to vote in the upcoming midterm elections. Filipino community in Macau (Photo courtesy of Philippine Embassy) Philippine Ambassador Jaime FlorCruz made the call during an engagement with overseas Filipinos in the port city, encouraging them to...
