Cebu Duterte core supporters slam politicians for ‘riding’ on his name

Pia Piquero 03/27/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Core supporters of former President Rodrigo Duterte slammed local and national politicians for allegedly exploiting Duterte’s cause for their electoral campaigns ahead of the 2025 midterm elections. Edward Mendez, who introduced himself as…

Comelec releases list of 110 machine repair hubs for 2025 polls

Dianne Sampang 03/05/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has released the list of available 110 machine repair hubs across the Philippines for the 2025 elections. Comelec Chairman George Erwin Garcia previously said that at least one technical…

Comelec-7 continues call to remove illegally posted campaign materials

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 02/24/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — After a “peaceful and thorough” Operation Baklas last February 11, the Commission of Elections in Central Visayas (Comelec-7) continues its call to resume the removal of election propaganda outside common poster areas. Although…

PNP calls on public to report vote-buying and vote-selling

02/19/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) called on the public to report incidents of vote-buying and vote-selling as the 2025 national and local elections approach. The appeal from law enforcement came after the Commission on…

Marcos Senate bets to court Duterte bailiwick in Mindanao

John Eric Mendoza 02/15/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The senatorial slate backed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will court the bailiwick of the Duterte family, who have become the present administration’s arch-rivals. The Alyansa sa Bagong Pilipinas will kick off the Mindanao…

Rep. Erwin Tulfo, 9 other admin bets in Senate Magic 12

John Eric Mendoza 02/10/2025

MANILA, Philippines — ACT-CIS Rep. Erwin Tulfo leads Pulse Asia’s latest senatorial survey, while nine other aspirants from the Marcos administration’s slate are also “probable winners.” Pulse Asia chief Ronald Holmes on Monday said this is the…

35 nabbed for violating Comelec gun ban in Central Visayas

Emmariel Ares 01/23/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines –  A total of 35 individuals in Central Visayas landed in jail after they were arrested for violating the Commission on Elections (Comelec) gun ban in less than two weeks. These suspects were apprehended…

Cortes supporters launch prayer brigades

Mary Rose Sagarino 01/08/2025

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Prayer Brigades from various barangays in Mandaue City will hold simultaneous prayer offerings for dismissed Mayor Jonas Cortes. Ernie Manatad, Cortes’ former Executive Secretary said that the simultaneous prayer offerings started on Monday…

‘You’re fired’: Message of voters in 70 countries in 2024

Associated Press 12/31/2024

LONDON — When voters around the globe had their say in 2024, their message was often: “You’re fired.” Some 70 countries that are home to half the world’s population held elections this year, and in many incumbents…

Mayor Cortes camp awaiting Comelec decision on motion for reconsideration

Mary Rose Sagarino 12/27/2024

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The camp of dismissed Mandaue Mayor Jonas Cortes said they are prepared for any outcome of the Motion for Reconsideration (MR) they have submitted to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) En Banc. Lawyer…

2025 elections: How do the new vote-counting machines work

Pia Piquero 12/17/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) introduced a new automated vote-counting machine for the 2025 midterm elections. The Miru automated counting machines (ACMs), developed by the South Korean firm Miru Systems, aim to deliver…

Rama vs. Garcia tug-of-war risks Cebu City’s welfare – Archival

Pia Piquero 12/04/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A third party might find an opportunity amid political strife. The ongoing power struggle between dismissed Mayor Michael Rama and Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia may present an unexpected advantage to another mayoral aspirant,…

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