May 23, 2025

Tag: Election Integrity

  • Mimaropa Region Reports No Election-Related Incidents Amid Tight Security

    The Mimaropa region, encompassing Oriental and Occidental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan, has maintained a clean record with no election-related incidents since the election period commenced on January 12, according to the Police Regional Office (PRO) 4B. Brig. Gen. Roger Quesada, the head of PRO-4B, emphasized the region’s commitment to ensuring a peaceful and orderly…

    Written by

    Rowena Aquino

  • Negros Occidental Candidates Commit to Peaceful Elections with Covenant Signing

    In a move to ensure peaceful and orderly elections on May 12, local candidates in Negros Occidental have been actively participating in peace covenant signings organized by the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO). The initiative, which kicked off last week, saw candidates from five local government units (LGUs) pledge their commitment to fair and…

    Written by

    Alfredo Ramos

  • Comelec Urges Voters to Reject Vote Buying as an Insult Ahead of Elections

    As the campaign period for the upcoming May 12 elections approaches, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has made a strong appeal to the public. In a recent event in Manila, Comelec Chairperson George Garcia emphasized the importance of rejecting vote buying and vote selling, urging voters to take a stand against these corrupt practices. Garcia…

    Written by

    Rowena Aquino

  • Candidates in BARMM’s SGA Commit to Peaceful Midterm Elections

    In a significant move towards ensuring tranquility during the upcoming midterm elections, candidates in Pahamuddin town, located within the Special Geographic Area (SGA) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), have vowed to maintain peace and credibility throughout the electoral process. This commitment was made evident during a candidates’ forum held on February…

    Written by

    Jericho Flores

  • Government Agencies and NGOs Unite for Safe and Transparent Elections in Bicol

    In a significant show of unity, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Bicol, alongside various government agencies and non-government organizations, gathered at Camp Simeon Ola in Legazpi City on February 5, 2025, to pledge their commitment to ensuring safe and transparent elections in May. The event, marked by a solidarity pact signing, underscored the collective…

    Written by

    Ramon Diaz

  • Comelec and Davao Police Commit to Fair and Peaceful BARMM Elections

    In a significant show of unity, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and the Davao City police have formalized their commitment to support the upcoming 2025 parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The solidarity pact was signed at Camp Quintin M. Merecido in Davao City on February 5, 2025, emphasizing their…

    Written by

    Rodel Jacinto

  • Comelec and PNP Collaborate on Safe ‘Oplan Katok’ Guidelines for Midterm Elections

    The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is actively engaging with the Philippine National Police (PNP) to establish secure guidelines for the ‘Oplan Katok’ initiative ahead of the May 12 midterm elections. This collaboration aims to prevent the misuse of the operation for harassment or intimidation during the election period, as stated by Comelec spokesperson John Rex…

    Written by

    Bryan Farnacio

  • Senate President Escudero Opposes Opposition-Recommended Comelec Commissioner

    Senate President Francis ‘Chiz’ Escudero has firmly rejected a proposal by election lawyer Romulo Macalintal for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to appoint a Commission on Elections (Comelec) commissioner endorsed by the opposition. Escudero emphasized the importance of maintaining the non-partisan nature of the election commission, arguing against the politicization of such appointments. Macalintal had…

    Written by

    Annalyn Del Rosario

  • DICT and ABS-CBN Join Forces for Transparent 2025 Elections

    In a significant move to safeguard the integrity of the upcoming national and local elections in May 2025, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has announced a strategic partnership with ABS-CBN. This collaboration aims to fortify the automated election system against digital threats such as misinformation, cyberattacks, and the proliferation of deepfakes. DICT…

    Written by

    Jean Vergara

  • Comelec Affirms Ban on Ex-Congressman Erice from Caloocan Election Race

    The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has confirmed the disqualification of former Caloocan City Representative Edgar Erice from contesting the 2nd District seat in the upcoming May 2025 elections. This decision stems from Erice’s persistent critique of the automated election system (AES). The Comelec en banc, in a comprehensive 30-page ruling issued recently, supported the earlier…

    Written by

    Crispin Buenavista