Manila: Senate President Francis Escudero on Monday called on Filipinos to honor the May 12 elections as a solemn expression of democracy, urging all voters to participate peacefully and candidates to respect the people’s will. ‘Ngayong ika-12 ng Mayo…
Manila: As Filipinos trooped to polling centers under the blazing daytime heat, one message echoed across precincts in Manila — voters are demanding for transparency, integrity, and genuine public service from those who will win this year’s elections…
Manila: The weather bureau forecast warm and humid conditions and isolated rains to prevail over most of the archipelago on election day. “The public is advised to take precautionary measures against heat-related illnesses such as fatigue, heat cramps…
Manila: Filipinos can expect faster election results this year due to major technological upgrades and efforts by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to streamline transmission processes, a key poll watchdog said Monday.
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Legazpi City: The national and local elections in the Bicol Region concluded smoothly, as reported by the Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) on Monday evening. PRO-5 Director Brig. Gen. Andre Dizon described the situation as “manageable and stabl…
Manila: The Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) announced on Monday that the 2025 midterm elections were perceived as ‘a little more peaceful’ compared to previous elections, despite incidents of violence and fatalities reported in …
Cebu: Some automated counting machines (ACMs) in Central Visayas experienced minor technical glitches during the midterm polls on Monday. However, these issues were swiftly addressed and deemed “very negligible and manageable.”
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Bacolod: The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported an increase in Kanlaon Volcano’s seismic activity on Monday. Seventy-two volcanic earthquakes were recorded from 12 a.m. to 12 p.m. Their magnitudes ranged from 0.3 to…
Bangued: The Regional Task Force on Early Voting reported a notable turnout as 66,396 residents from vulnerable sectors participated in the early voting initiative implemented by the Commission on Elections (Comelec). This system was designed to provi…