Rama promises non-partisan politics

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 05/10/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Incumbent Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama became emotional in his proclamation speech on May 10, 2022, shortly after he got a fresh mandate as mayor. “I dedicate this victory to my parents, my…

Downed VCMs prompt Cebu board of canvassers to suspend canvassing

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/10/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Board of Canvassers in Cebu province on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, declared a recess after vote-counting machines (VCM) deployed in Bogo City, northern Cebu crashed. Commission on Elections – Cebu (Comelec-Cebu) elections…

Gwen, Junjun lead in partial and unofficial tally in Cebu

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/09/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebu province’s top local chief executives seem headed for another three years at the Capitol.  Based on the partial and unofficial count of poll of the Comelec Transparency Media server, reelectionists Governor Gwendolyn Garcia and…

Cebu province elections: Around 50 VCMs malfunction but Comelec says ‘so far, so good’ 

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/09/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Except for several  malfunctioning vote-counting machines (VCM), voting in various poll centers in Cebu province was peaceful and orderly during the first half of Election Day on May 9, 2022. “So far, so good. Very…

Santander shooting may not be election-related – Comelec

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/08/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Commission on Elections in Cebu province (Comelec-Cebu) has ruled out for now the possibility that the recent strafing in Santander town could be an incident of election-related violence. Lawyer Jerome Brillantes, acting…

Despite challenges in preparation, Cebu City Central School all set for May 9 polls

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 05/06/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Around 20,000 registered voters from five barangays here are expected to cast their votes at the City Central School (CCS) during the national and local elections on Monday, May 9, 2022. Maricon Gumba, the elementary…

No miting de avance for BOPK; Partido Barug-PDP Laban still unsure

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 05/05/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines—There may no longer be large scale rallies for the major parties in Cebu City, Partido Barug-PDP Laban and Bando Osmeña Pundok Kauswagan (BOPK).  BOPK’s standard bearer Margarita “Margot O” Osmeña, said on Wednesday, May…

CPPO keeping an eye on localities with past election-related incidents

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 05/03/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The top official of the Cebu Provincial Police Office (CPPO) said that even if there are no towns considered election hotspots in Cebu province, they will still keep an eye on areas with…

Cebu City councilor receives death threat

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 05/03/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines –A Cebu City councilor said he received a death threat via a note left outside his home on Monday, May 2, 2022. Councilor Eugenio Gabuya, Jr., said in a phone conference that he was…

Final testing, sealing of VCMs is on May 5 – Comelec

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 05/03/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Cebu City will conduct the final testing and sealing of vote-counting machines (VCM) and ballots on  May 5, 2022. Marilou Paredes, the acting election officer of the…

Sotto gets support of Cebu 7th District mayors

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 04/29/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Vice Presidential candidate, Senate President Vicente Sotto III, has received the support of mayors of Cebu’s 7th District who are mostly members of the Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC). Seven municipal mayors including Dumanjug…

UP Cebu belies reports faculty forced students to join election rally

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/26/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The University of the Philippines Cebu (UP Cebu) belied reports circulating on social media, alleging that its faculty members have forced students to join election-related rallies. In a statement published on April 25,…

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