May 23, 2025

Tag: Election

  • BARMM Mayor and Aides Arrested in Davao City for Gun Ban Violation

    In a significant enforcement action, Anwar Zumpaga Saluwang, the appointed mayor of Nabalawag in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), along with three of his aides, were apprehended at the Sirawan checkpoint in Davao City. The arrest occurred on Tuesday night, February 4, 2025, due to a breach of the election gun ban.…

    Written by

    Clarissa Soriano

  • BARMM Mayor and Aides Arrested in Davao for Gun Ban Violation

    In a significant enforcement action, Anwar Zumpaga Saluwang, the appointed mayor of Nabalawag in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), along with three of his aides, were apprehended at a checkpoint in Davao City. The arrest occurred on Tuesday night at the Sirawan checkpoint, where the group was found to be in violation…

    Written by

    Gwendolyn DeGuzman

  • Government Official Assassinated in Zamboanga City Amid Election Gun Ban

    In a shocking daylight attack, Jaybee Robert Baguinda, a 57-year-old director at the Registry of Deeds in Zamboanga City, was fatally shot on Friday, January 31. The incident took place despite a nationwide gun ban enforced during the election period. The attack occurred at approximately 10:20 a.m. as Baguinda was entering the Registry of Deeds…

    Written by

    Reynaldo Sison

  • Man Arrested in Surigao del Sur for Gun Ban Violation and Drug Possession

    In a recent operation in Barobo, Surigao del Sur, authorities apprehended a 31-year-old man known as ‘Aga’ from Purok 6, Barangay Poblacion, for breaching the election gun ban and possessing illegal drugs. The arrest occurred on Wednesday night following a report of gunfire around 10:50 p.m. in the same area. Responding officers from the local…

    Written by

    Danilo Alvarado

  • Antique Mayor’s Reelection Bid Thwarted by Comelec Over Term Limits

    In a significant ruling, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has nullified the Certificate of Candidacy (COC) of Bugasong town’s Mayor John Lloyd Pacete, citing his completion of three consecutive terms in office. The decision was confirmed by Comelec Acting Assistant Regional Director and Antique Provincial Election Supervisor Wil Arceño, who received the final judgment on…

    Written by

    Benigno Delos Santos

  • Nationwide Gun Ban to Begin on January 12 for Midterm Elections

    The Philippine National Police (PNP) has announced that a comprehensive gun ban will be enforced across the country starting January 12, marking the commencement of the election period for the upcoming midterm elections. This measure aims to ensure a peaceful and secure voting environment. During a press briefing at Camp Crame, PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen.…

    Written by

    Noemi Villanueva