CPPO reports drop in crime volume during campaign period

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 05/14/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The collaboration of the different law enforcement agencies here resulted in the “massive” drop in the number of crimes that were committed in Cebu province during the May 2022 local campaign period. From…

Robredo hasn’t yielded, asks supporters to accept majority’s decision

Gabriel Pabico Lalu 05/14/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Still no concession from Vice President Leni Robredo, but she appealed to her supporters on Friday to accept the decision of the majority. During the thanksgiving event of the Leni-Kiko tandem and slate at…

Cebu province political clans in the losing side of 2022 polls

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/12/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The outcome of the 2022 Local Elections in Cebu province has shown that at least five political clans here are losing their grip over their respective bailiwicks, based on data from the Commission…

In Daanbantayan, clean up of election posters begins

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/12/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Two days after the 2022 National and Local Elections took place on Monday, May 9, 2022, personnel from Daanbantayan town in northern Cebu began taking down campaign posters. The local government of Daanbantayan…

Cebu province posts higher voter turnout in 2022 polls

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/12/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebu province saw an increase in voter turnout for the 2022 National and Local Elections, the Commission on Elections here (Comelec-Cebu) reported. Data from Comelec-Cebu showed that voter’s turnout in one of the country’s vote-rich…

Duterte to Comelec: Probe alleged electoral fraud, disabuse people’s minds

Daniza Fernandez 05/12/2022

MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte urged the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to look into election fraud allegations and disabuse the minds of those making the allegations. Duterte believes that there is no cheating amid the canvassing…

Davide gets another term as vice governor in Cebu

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/11/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebu Vice Governor Hilario ‘Junjun’ Davide III is headed for another term at the Capitol. This after Davide on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, was proclaimed as the winner of the province’s vice-gubernatorial race by the…

1Cebu on BBM-Sara lead: ‘It’s a commitment to a fulfillment’

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/11/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines— “It’s a fulfillment of a commitment.” This was how 1Cebu President and governor-elect Gwendolyn Garcia described the victory of the UniTeam tandem in Cebu province.  Garcia on Tuesday, May 10 congratulated former Sen. Bongbong…

Frasco couple enjoys landslide win in May 9 polls

Doris C. Bongcac 05/11/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Representative Vincent Franco “Duke” Frasco of the 5th district of Cebu earned another three years in office. Frasco won by over 100,000 votes in Monday’s (May 9, 2022) elections, which is triple his…

How Cebu City residents voted?

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 05/11/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — True to its promise, Barug PDP Laban candidates in Cebu City delivered votes for former senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio. Data from the Comelec Cebu City office…

Two seamen are new pols proclaimed mayors in Bohol

Leo Udtohan 05/11/2022

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, Philippines — Two seamen, who were newcomers in politics, were proclaimed mayors of two municipalities in Bohol province on Tuesday. Roman “Amoi” Bullen, 65, was declared mayor of Dauis town. He garnered 14,380 votes against his…

James Yap, Charo Soriano lead election winners among sports personalities

MARK GIONGCO 05/11/2022

MANILA, Philippines—PBA star James Yap and former Ateneo standout Charo Soriano were among the many sports personalities who secured seats in the 2022 elections. Yap, who plays for the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, claimed a council seat…

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