Iloilo City: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Iloilo City successfully conducted the final testing and sealing (FTS) of three automated counting machines (ACMs) intended for mall voting, ensuring they are ready for the upcoming May 12 midterm …
Day: May 5, 2025
DOE, Energy Sector Vow Uninterrupted Power on Election Day
Manila: The Energy Task Force on Election (ETFE), led by the Department of Energy (DOE), has assured the public of uninterrupted power supply nationwide during the May 12 midterm polls. In a virtual briefing Monday, DOE Undersecretary Felix William Fu…
DA-11 Honors Farmers, Fishers’ Vital Role in Food Security
Davao City: The Department of Agriculture in Davao Region (DA-11) honored farmers and fisherfolk Monday for their critical contributions to food security during the kickoff of Farmers’ and Fisherfolk’s Month. DA-11 Director Macario Gonzaga called them…
DOE Orders Clearing of Power Infrastructure for 2025 Polls
Manila: A week before the 2025 elections, the Department of Energy (DOE) ordered the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), the National Electrification Administration (NEA), electric cooperatives (ECs), and private distribution utilitie…
Cordillera Under Red Alert for Midterm Polls as Authorities Prepare for Potential Hazards
Baguio: The Cordillera Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (CDRRMC) is placing the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) under red alert status from May 11 to 14 for the May 12 midterm elections. In Memorandum 60-2025 issued Monday, Albert Mog…
Comelec Warns Political Parties of Disqualification Over Foreign Funding
Manila: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairperson George Garcia has announced that entire political parties could be disqualified if they are found to have received foreign funding. This statement comes as the poll body intensifies its scrutin…