‘Kontra Bigay’ campaign aims to stop vote buying in 2025 polls

Christopher Lloyd Caliwan 02/18/2025

MANILA – Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil on Tuesday directed all police personnel to not only enforce but also internalize the commitment to the “Kontra Bigay” campaign, as part of President Ferdinand R. Marcos…

Comelec: No law against negative campaigning

Ferdinand Patinio - Philippine News Agency 02/18/2025

MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Monday that candidates and their supporters are not violating any laws when they criticize opponents during campaign activities. “The Omnibus Election Code itself allows negative campaigning,” Comelec Chairperson…

Socmed influencers campaigning for candidates urged to register

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 02/09/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Commission on Elections Central Visayas (Comelec-7) has urged local social media influencers to accredit themselves with their office if they would be campaigning for a candidate this election period. Comelec to register…

2025 elections: PRO-7 mobilizes 200 cops to Negros Oriental

Emmariel Ares 02/01/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – An additional 200 security personnel have been deployed to Negros Oriental to help ensure and orderly and peaceful 2025 elections there. Due to political disputes that have caused violent disruptions in previous election…

Mandauehanons join Jonas Cortes thanksgiving mass for TRO victory

Mary Rose Sagarino 01/22/2025

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Thousands supporters of dismissed Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes and Team Mandaue participated in the thanksgiving mass and prayer rally on Tuesday night, Jan. 21. This follows the Supreme Court’s issuance of a…

Comelec to restart ballot printing for May polls on Jan. 22

Ferdinand Patinio 01/17/2025

MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is eyeing to resume by Jan. 22 the printing of official ballots to be used in the May 12 midterm polls. “Ballot printing is at the last part of this. There…

Michael Rama still in the 2025 Cebu City ballot released by Comelec

Pia Piquero 01/09/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Dismissed Mayor Michael Rama remains in the thick of the fight for Cebu City mayor in this year’s elections after his name was still included in the list of candidates released by the…

PNP monitoring 3 active private armed groups ahead of May polls

Faith Argosino 01/06/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) is monitoring three active private armed groups (PAGs) as the 2025 elections draw near, according to spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo. In a press briefing on Monday, Fajardo said…

Comelec starts printing of ballots for May 2025 polls

John Eric Mendoza 01/06/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday began the printing of ballots for the upcoming midterm polls. The process began at the National Printing Office in Quezon City. Previously, Comelec chairman George Erwin Garcia said up…

No ban on premature campaigning: Comelec calls for candidates’ decency

Dexter Cabalza - Inquirer.net 01/06/2025

With no law against premature campaigning, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is relying on the decency of political candidates to avoid the common practice of promoting their names and faces online and offline to boost their chances…

Cebu City resolution seeks ban on barangay vehicles for politics

Pia Piquero 01/01/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines –A new resolution from the Cebu City Council aims to ensure that government resources, especially barangay vehicles, are not exploited for political campaigns. Public officials, particularly those seeking reelection in the upcoming elections, are…

Comelec en banc affirms Apollo Quiboloy’s Senate bid

Ferdinand Patinio 12/28/2024

MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has denied the motion for reconsideration seeking to block the senatorial bid of detained Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder and alleged child abuser Apollo Quiboloy. In a seven-page ruling made public…

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