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…

Comelec cancels Jonas Cortes’ candidacy for false representation

Mary Rose Sagarino 12/19/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) Second Division has canceled the Certificate of Candidacy (COC) of dismissed Mandaue City mayor Jonas Cortes for material and false representation, as promulgated on Dec. 18. This decision…

Milka Romero to redefine leadership with lessons from sports

Pia Piquero 11/19/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – From the playing field to the political arena, Milka Romero, the first nominee of the 1Pacman Party List, is leading with the values of discipline, respect, and perseverance. The young trailblazer is merging…

Comelec unveils ACM upgrades during Cebu public demo

Emmariel Ares 10/26/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Automated Counting Machines (ACM) that will be used in the 2025 midterm elections possess upgrades that will guarantee that all votes casts will been counted. The Commission on Elections (Comelec) gave the…

PDEA-7 eyes possible drug links in 2025 election candidates

Pia Piquero 10/15/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in Central Visayas is closely monitoring the possible involvement of illegal drug syndicates in supporting political candidates. Now that the official filing of certificates of candidacy for…

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