Poll campaign should not delay Sara’s impeachment trial – lawyer

Faith Argosino 02/17/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Campaigning is “not a reason to delay” the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte, as the 1987 Constitution mandates the trial “shall forthwith proceed” once the impeachment was filed in the upper chamber,…

Where are Cebu’s common poster areas for the 2025 polls?

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 02/16/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The campaign period for the senatorial and party list groups started last February 11 and will end on May 10 for this midterm elections. In this regard, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has…

Radaza, Rama, Cortes join forces in political gathering

Mary Rose Sagarino 02/15/2025

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Three major political parties from the tri-cities of Lapu-Lapu, Mandaue, and Cebu came together for a recent gathering. Photos shared on social media by Team Deretso, led by former Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Paz…

Quiboloy vows death penalty for ‘corrupt’ officials if elected senator

Pia Piquero 02/12/2025

CEBU, Philippines — Despite being detained on multiple charges, televangelist and Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy officially launched his senatorial campaign for the 2025 midterm elections on February 11 with a simultaneous proclamation rally.…

2025 Midterm Elections: Campaign begins for national candidates

Dexter Cabalza 02/11/2025

MANILA, Philippines — With the 90-day campaign period for national candidates — particularly those running for senator and party-list representatives — beginning Tuesday, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) warns that it will strictly enforce its rules at…

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…

Highest turnout so far: Comelec prints over 1.8M ballots in 1 day 

Dianne Sampang 02/01/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Friday recorded the highest number of printed ballots in a day for the 2025 elections, with its output recorded at over 1.8 million. In a Viber message to…

Over 800 Mandaue teachers to serve as poll workers in May elections

Mary Rose Sagarino 01/31/2025

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Over 800 public school teachers in Mandaue City are set to serve as electoral board members in the upcoming local and national elections this May. Over 800 Mandaue teachers to serve as poll…

Marcos’ Senate picks lead in latest SWS survey

01/30/2025

MANILA, Philippines – Eight senatorial candidates supported by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. remain in the lead, according to the latest SWS survey commissioned by the Stratbase Group. The survey, conducted from January 17 to 20, 2025, involved…

374 persons nabbed for violating the election gun ban – PNP

Jown Manalo 01/26/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has arrested 374 individuals for violating the election gun ban as of Sunday morning. The PNP reported that the nabbed violators include 358 civilians, four members of the Armed…

Nationwide gun ban starts on January 12 – PNP

Faith Argosino 01/06/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The nationwide gun ban will start on Sunday, January 12, as the election period begins for the May 2025 vote, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said. The imposition of a gun ban is aimed…

Dynasties in power: The unbroken cycle of political families in PH

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/13/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Political families, commonly understood as political dynasties, in the Philippines are not uncommon in Philippine politics. According to a 2013 journal of Ateneo de Manila University by Ronald Mendoza, Edsel Beja, Victor Venida,…

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