The Civil Service Commission (CSC) reminded all outgoing elective officials that restrictions on human resource movements remain in effect until June 30, following the national and local elections held on May 12.The CSC pointed out that any appointments made during this post-election period will be...
Vice President Sara Duterte said on Saturday, May 17, that their lawyers are already studying how former president Rodrigo Duterte, who won as mayor of Davao City despite being detained in The Hague, can take his oath of office before June 30.Former president Rodrigo Duterte and his lead counsel...
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...
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.The...
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 the...
The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) was left disappointed after the Commission on Elections (Comelec) withdrew an agreement that would allow observers full access to polling precincts “at any time” on Election Day. The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM)...
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...
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...
Reelected Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto stressed that he has no plan to run for higher government positions following his landslide victory against his rivals in the recently concluded May midterm elections.Sotto made the statement during a TV interview where he was asked if he has plans to run for a...
Malacañang said the Marcos administration remains confident in its mandate following the midterm elections, emphasizing that while legitimate opposition is welcome, those working solely to derail government efforts will be dealt with accordingly.Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro (RTVM...
The Eastern Police District (EPD) said the midterm elections in the eastern portion of Metro Manila on Monday, May 12, was generally peaceful.EPD head Brig. Gen. Aden Lagradante said a total of 928 EPD personnel were deployed for election duties, ensuring order and security across 103 polling...
