Campaign period ends: Comelec warns vs wooing voters

Dianne Sampang 05/10/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has reminded candidates and supporters that campaigning for the May 2025 elections is prohibited on May 11 (Sunday) and May 12 (election day). This is in line with the…

May 2025 elections: 18,320 seats at stake in crucial midterm polls

Pia Piquero 05/10/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines —It is the responsibility of every voter to decide who will hold public office—a vital duty as Filipinos prepare for the May 2025 midterm elections, where 18,320 elective positions, from senators to barangay councilors,…

Campaigning ends May 10: Comelec enforces strict silence period

Pia Piquero 05/10/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — No more campaigning starting on May 11. With the campaign period ending at midnight on May 10, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has issued a final and stern reminder that starting May 11,…

Comelec says undervoting allowed in May 12 elections

Dianne Sampang - @inquirerdotnetINQUIRER.net 05/10/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has reminded voters that undervoting in the May 12 elections is allowed and will not render their ballots invalid. Comelec made this clarification on Friday following a social media…

Bohol: Baba Yap faces disqualification case for alleged vote-buying

Doris C. Bongcac 05/09/2025

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Former Tagbilaran City Mayor John Geesnell “Baba” Yap is facing a disqualification case before the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for allegedly promising cash incentives to voters in Brgy. Bil-isan in Panglao town if…

Ian Sia: Comelec disqualifies congressional bet over sexist remarks

John Eric Mendoza - Reporter 05/08/2025

MANILA, Philippines — In a landmark ruling, Pasig City lone district representative candidate Christian “Ian” Sia was disqualified by a Commission on Elections division over what the Comelec’s anti-discrimination panel deemed lewd and discriminatory remarks. Sia’s disqualification…

Comelec task force files disqualification raps vs 24 poll bets

Luisa Cabato 05/07/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) Task Force Baklas has filed disqualification cases against 24 candidates for allegedly violating the guidelines on illegal campaign materials. Among the candidates facing charges are senatorial aspirant and Valenzuela…

Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu receive ACMs for use in Monday’s elections

Futch Anthony Inso, Mary Rose Sagarino 05/06/2025

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu -The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Mandaue City has completed the delivery of 271 Automated Counting Machines (ACMs) to the designated polling centers in preparation for the midterm elections on Monday. The machines were…

Election 2025: First-time voter? This guide may help you

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 05/05/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — In less than two weeks, the Filipino people will choose the leaders they want to lead and serve them. In this regard, it is crucial that the Filipinos should exercise their right to…

Comelec orders transfer of Palompon, Leyte election officer

05/03/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – With less than two weeks before the May 12 elections, the Election Officer (EO) in Palompon, Leyte was ordered replaced and reassigned to another locality. Atty. Remlane Tambuang, the regional director of the…

Comelec 7 delivers 1,624 VCMs to 32 Cebu towns ahead of May 12 polls

Mary Rose Sagarino 05/01/2025

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) Region 7 has delivered Automated Counting Machines (ACMs) to 32 municipalities in Cebu Province ahead of the upcoming May 12 elections. The delivery, which began on Wednesday, April…

Mandaue City heightens election security after ‘yellow category’ tag

Mary Rose Sagarino 05/01/2025

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The Mandaue City Police Office (MCPO) is set to enhance its security efforts following the city’s recent reclassification from the green to the yellow category ahead of the upcoming elections. MCPO spokesperson Police…

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