Shootings disrupt Barangay, SK Elections in Basilan: 1 dead

John Eric Mendoza 10/30/2023

MANILA, Philippines — A resident was killed in a shooting that happened during Monday’s village and youth elections in Barangay Badja in Tipo-tipo town in Basilan. “Reportedly, the victim is a bona fide resident of Brgy. Bohelebbung…

14 ‘vote-buying’ incidents recorded in Central Visayas – Comelec

Emmariel Ares 10/30/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – At least 14  suspected vote-buying incidents were reported in Central Visayas prior to the conduct of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections on Monday. Of these, nine were recorded by the Police Regional…

Pagasa: Cloudy skies, rain showers expected on election day

Faith Argosino 10/29/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Rain showers are expected in eastern Luzon while cloudy skies will prevail in Metro Manila and the rest of the country during the Barangay and Sangguninag Kabataan elections on Monday, October 30. The Philippine…

‘Vote-buying’ in cash, health cards, QR codes

The Inquirer Bureaus 10/29/2023

TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte, Philippines — Despite warnings from authorities, vote-buying and vote-selling remain prevalent in several areas in the Visayas and in Bulacan province in Luzon. In Tacloban City, the provincial capital of Leyte, cash ranging from…

Mall voting: Its advantages and disadvantages

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/26/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – For the first time in recent history, Cebu will witness voters casting their ballots inside malls. For the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE), selected precincts in Consolacion and Cebu City will…

Cebu City Police Office to deploy 800 personnel for Kalag-Kalag 2023

Emmariel Ares 10/22/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) will be deploying around 800 police personnel to secure the observance of Kalag-Kalag 2023 right after the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections. Police Lt. Col. Janette Rafter,…

PRO-7 to increase police visibility during Barangay and SK Elections, Kalag-Kalag

Emmariel Ares 10/21/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Authorities here said that security preparations for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections and Kalag-Kalag 2023 are now in place. Police Lieutenant Colonel Gerard Ace Pelare, spokesperson of the Police Regional Office Central…

Day 1 of campaign for Barangay and SK elections ‘successful and peaceful’ – CCPO

Emmariel Ares 10/20/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The official start of the ten-day campaign for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) in Cebu City was “peaceful and successful.” Police Lieutenant Colonel Janette Rafter, deputy director for operations of the…

‘Follow campaign rules, don’t put your candidacy at risk’ – Comelec

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/19/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – “You’ve come this far and we hope no one will violate any rules and laws.” This was the reminder lawyer Lionel Marco Castillano, director of Commission on Elections in Central Visayas (Comelec-7), addressed…

Barangay and SK Elections: Central Visayas now 90% ready

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/19/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Only 12 days left before voting precincts all over the nation will open for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections (BSKE). And here in Central Visayas, preparations continue to ensure peaceful and…

Mandaue : 50 BSKE bets receive show cause orders for premature campaigning

Mary Rose Sagarino 10/12/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — More than 50 candidates for the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections in Mandaue City were issued show cause orders for alleged premature campaigning. Lawyer Anna Fleur Gujilde, election officer of the Commission…

CCTO lays down rules for Brgy, SK Election bets in holding miting de avance

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/10/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The candidates for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) 2023 must secure a clearance before holding their “miting de avance.” This is according to the Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) on Tuesday,…

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