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,…

Ariel Querubin calls for AFP to stay united amidst political chaos

Emmariel Ares 11/29/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Ariel Querubin, a Medal of Valor awardee, is pleading to his fellow soldiers at the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to “stay united and never let politics divide them.” Querubin, a retired…

Aspiring vice mayor in South Cotabato killed inside family-owned carinderia

Edwin O. Fernandez 11/18/2024

KORONADAL CITY — An aspirant for vice mayor in South Cotabato was killed Monday morning by unidentified gunmen in his residence in Tantangan town, police said. Jose “Bobot” Osorio, 58, former village chair of Barangay Bukay Pait, who is…

US elections: Live updates

11/07/2024

(Updated 10 a.m., November 7, Philippine time) Here are the latest updates on the US Elections 2024. Bookmark this page to get updates on what could be a historically close US presidential race between Donald Trump and…

US ELECTION: Trump at 211 electoral votes, Harris at 153: US media

11/06/2024

Washington, United States–Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican former president Donald Trump are battling it out for the White House, with polls gradually closing across the United States Tuesday and a long night of waiting for…

US ELECTION RESULTS: Trump at 168 electoral votes, Harris at 81: US media

11/06/2024

Washington, United States–Here’s the latest update as of 10:30 a.m. (Philippine time) on the US election results.  CHECK OUT OUR LIVE UPDATES PAGE:  Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican former president Donald Trump are battling it out…

US ELECTION INITIAL RESULTS: Trump at 90 electoral votes, Harris at 27

11/06/2024

Washington, United States–Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican former president Donald Trump are battling it out for the White House, with polls gradually closing across the United States Tuesday and a long night of waiting for results…

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