Senator calls support for longer barangay officials term

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 07/14/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Senator Imee Marcos has once again rallied barangay officials for their support to extend their terms which is included in the senate bill she filed earlier this year. Marcos made this call during…

Biden and Trump arrive for debate that could change trajectory of 2024 campaign

06/28/2024

ATLANTA — President Joe Biden and his Republican rival, Donald Trump, were set to face off Thursday evening for a debate that offered an unparalleled opportunity for the two candidates to try to reshape the presidential race. Biden, the Democratic…

TIMELINE: Major political developments in the Visayas – a year before elections

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/03/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The May 2025 Midterm Elections is still a year away but major political shifts are already taking place not only here in Cebu but also in other parts of the country. In Cebu…

Archival reveals potential lineup for 2025 polls in Cebu City

Kim Ablaña 03/12/2024

  CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Councilor Nestor Archival on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, revealed his potential lineup for the 2025 midterm polls. Archival, who former Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña endorsed for mayor, made the…

Nestor Archival not sure of mayoralty run; cites need for resources, consultation

Pia Piquero 03/02/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Councilor Nestor Archival said he is willing to take on the challenge of running for mayor in the 2025 midterm polls. However, he mentioned that running for the position requires careful…

Comelec grants P18-billion election contract to Korean-led consortium

Dexter Cabalza 02/23/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has approved a nearly P18 billion contract to lease an automated election system for the 2025 midterm polls to a joint venture led by the controversial South Korean company Miru…

Cutie del Mar to join Rama’s group in 2025 elections

Kim Ablaña 02/21/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Familiar faces will be joining the group of Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama in the 2025 midterm elections. On Wednesday, the mayor said that he will still have his nephew, Rep. Eduardo “Edu”…

Elections 2025: Guide on Voters Registration

Morexette Marie B. Erram 02/13/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Registration for voter applications for the midterm elections next year has begun. The voter registration is only for a limited time but the Commission on Elections (Comelec) vowed to accommodate as many aspiring…

2025 Elections: Cebu logs 5,082 new applications – Comelec

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 02/13/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Province has logged a total of 5,082 applications on the first day of the voter registration for the 2025 elections. Commission on Elections (Comelec) Cebu spokesperson Omar Sharif Mamalinta revealed this data…

Ex-PDEA regional chief vows city-wide sports program in Cebu City mayoral bid

Glendale G. Rosal 02/03/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Central Visayas (PDEA-7) regional director Yogi Felimon Ruiz eyes a comprehensive and city-wide sports program set this March. As a political newcomer, Ruiz aims to run for mayor of Cebu…

PH reaffirms commitment to ‘One China’ policy after Taiwan elections

Tina G. Santos 01/15/2024

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Sunday reiterated the country’s commitment to the “One China” policy, following the election of pro-independence leader Lai Ching-Te as Taiwan’s new president. The DFA’s statement aligns with US President Joe…

Taiwan’s voters rebuff China and give ruling party third presidential term

01/14/2024

TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwanese voters swept the ruling Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) presidential candidate Lai Ching-te into power on Saturday, strongly rejecting Chinese pressure to spurn him, as China said it would not give up on achieving “reunification”.…

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