BACOLOD CITY – A 36-year-old man was arrested after envelopes allegedly containing cash and sample ballots were found in his possession in a checkpoint on Burgos St., Barangay Lutao, Bacong, Negros Oriental on Saturday, May 10. The suspect, Romnick, a resident of Barangay Combado, Bacong, was...
COTABATO CITY – The 601st Infantry Brigade recovered Sunday assorted high-powered firearms abandoned in Barangay Mao, Datu Abdullah Sangki, Maguindanao del Sur. Lt. Col. Roden Orbon, speaking for the 6th Infantry Division, quoted a report from the 601st Infantry Brigade that soldiers responded...
BANGUED, Abra – Authorities arrested 12 individuals and confiscated several firearms and ammunition in an operation in Pidigan town, this province, over the weekend. A lawyer who tried to intervene was likewise arrested and may be charged with obstruction of justice. Police Col. Daniel Pel-ey,...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Sunday, May 11 reminded voters to exercise their right to suffrage as the nation gears up to vote for the country’s next leaders on May 12, 2025. “Ngayong ika-12 ng Mayo, gamitin po natin ang karapatang bumoto bilang patunay na tayo’y...
President Marcos has urged Filipinos to fight for their future through the ballots, and advised them to vote for those who are capable of serving the public. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong ' Marcos Jr. In a video message on the day before the May 12 mid-term elections, Marcos called...
Communication Secretary Jay Ruiz has assured the public that government agencies are closely collaborating to ensure that the May 12 midterm elections will be honest, orderly, and peaceful. Presidential Communications Office Secretary Jay Ruiz (PCO photo) "Government agencies are working hard to...
It comes full circle for former senators and senatorial candidates Kiko Pangilinan and Bam Aquino, who found themselves back in Naga City on Saturday, May 10, for a final campaign rally in the bailiwick of former vice president and Naga City mayoralty candidate Leni Robredo. Senatorial candidates...
CAMP Olivas, City of San Fernando, Pampanga – A 38-year-old woman was arrested after P1.6 million in cash allegedly for vote-buying was found in her possession in a Commission on Elections checkpoint in Barangay Poblacion West, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, on Saturday, May 10. Lawmen...
More than 68 million Filipinos are expected to cast their votes today, as the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is all hands on deck to ensure a peaceful and smooth conduct of May 2025 midterm elections. For this election, a total of 18,215 elective posts will be contested nationwide, including 12...
Teachers ' groups on Saturday, May 10, voiced strong criticism over the recent increase in poll honoraria, calling it a "recycled" measure that fails to address the real needs of educators. In separate statements, the Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC) and the Alliance of Concerned Teachers...
BACOLOD CITY – The Coast Guard District Southern Visayas (CGDSV) has deployed 310 personnel to augment police securing the May 12 mid-term elections in the Negros Island Region (NIR). Commodore Ludovico Librilla Jr., commander of PCG District Southern Visayas, said that 97 were sent to Negros...
Nacionalista Party stalwart and former Senate president Manny Villar led a powerful show of support Friday for his daughter, senatorial candidate Camille Villar, during a grand Miting de Avance held at The Tent in Las Piñas City. “Si Camille, sa ano mang aspeto, hindi tayo mapapahiya dito,”...
