LIVE UPDATES (DAY 7): Filing of CoCs for 2025 Elections in Cebu

CDN Digital 10/07/2024

(UPDATED AT OCT. 4 – 9 AM)Here are the latest updates on the filing of Certificates of Candidacy in Cebu, which started on October 1, 2024. Please refresh this page for the latest stories.   ‘One Mandaue’…

Erwin Tulfo on political dynasty: Let the people decide

John Eric Mendoza 10/06/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Senatorial aspirant and ACT-CIS Rep. Erwin Tulfo believes it is the prerogative of the people to vote for politicians who are perceived to be a part of a political dynasty. Tulfo made the remark…

Cebu City Comelec sees low COC filings ahead of deadline

Pia Piquero 10/06/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Cebu City has recorded a lower turnout of candidates filing their certificates of candidacy (COCs) as of Saturday, October 5. In the city’s first district, the North…

Day 5: 9 reelectionists, aspirants file COCs at Comelec Cebu

Emmariel Ares 10/06/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A total of nine reelectionists and aspirants in the 2025 midterm elections filed their Certificates of Candidacy at the Comelec Cebu Provincial Office on Saturday, the fifth day of the filing of COCs.…

Mayoral hopeful Yogi Ruiz introduces final slate for 2025 polls

Pia Piquero 10/06/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Mayoral aspirant Yogi Filemon Ruiz officially declared his candidacy for Cebu City mayor in the 2025 midterm elections during his proclamation rally on October 5. Ruiz will be running without a vice mayoral…

Senators warn Alice Guo of legal risks in her mayoral bid

Marlon Ramos - @inquirerdotnet 10/06/2024

Some senators cautioned Alice Guo that she could encounter further legal issues if she continues to claim Filipino citizenship and violates election laws by attempting to run for mayor of Bamban, Tarlac, in the May 2025 elections.…

Leni Robredo files COC for Naga City mayor

Michael Jaucian 10/06/2024

NAGA CITY — Former Vice President Leni Robredo on Saturday, Oct. 5, filed her certificate of candidacy (COC) for mayor of her hometown Naga City in Camarines Sur at the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Robredo is runing…

Lawyer files COC for Bohol 1st district representative

CDN Digital 10/05/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A veteran lawyer has decided to bring his advocacies to another level. Atty. Jordan Pizarras filed his Certificate of Candidacy (COC) for the representation of the 1st district of Bohol in Congress on…

Nene Alegado, son file COCs for Consolacion mayor, vice mayor

Mary Rose Sagarino 10/05/2024

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Consolacion mayor Teresa “Nene” is seeking reelection next year with her son, former mayor Joannes Alegado, as her candidate for vice mayor. The mother and son tandem, together with other candidates under Alagad…

Retired seaman from Carmen aspires to be governor of Cebu

Emmariel Ares 10/05/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A 67-year-old man from Carmen town, northern Cebu is hoping to become the next governor of the province of Cebu. Valeriano “Doy” Gingco filed his Certificate of Candidacy (COC) at the Comelec Cebu…

TIMELINE: From suspension to disqualification – key events in Michael Rama’s legal battles

Pia Piquero 10/05/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The leadership of Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama has been in jeopardy in recent months as a series of legal controversies have unfolded. Initially, he was placed under preventive suspension for failing to…

Is Mike Rama’s candidacy still valid after the Ombudsman ruling?

Pia Piquero 10/05/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Following the Ombudsman’s ruling disqualifying Mayor Michael Rama from public office, many Cebuanos are asking: Is his candidacy for re-election still valid? Cebu City is abuzz with questions about the status of preventively…

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