May 23, 2025

Tag: elections

  • COMELEC Postpones Poll Survey Regulations

    MANILA – The Philippine Commission on Elections (Comelec) has decided to delay the enforcement of new regulations concerning election surveys for the upcoming May 2025 National and Local Elections (NLE). Commissioner Rey Bulay announced that the implementation of Comelec Resolution No. 11117 has been put on hold to allow for further review and potential incorporation…

    Written by

    Gwendolyn DeGuzman

  • Election Debates Optional for Candidates, Says Comelec

    In a recent announcement from Manila, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) clarified that participation in election debates for national and local candidates is not compulsory. Comelec Chairperson George Garcia emphasized that the current guidelines do not mandate attendance at debates, as the commission is still evaluating the legal implications of such a requirement. Garcia also…

    Written by

    Gregorio Rosales

  • BARMM Leader Applauds President Marcos for Rescheduling Parliamentary Elections to October

    COTABATO CITY – The Chief Minister of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Ahod Balawag Ebrahim, has expressed appreciation for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s decision to sign a bill that delays the inaugural parliamentary elections in the region. Ebrahim stated, ‘We are thankful to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for his support towards…

    Written by

    Christine Macapagal

  • BARMM Leader Praises President Marcos for Rescheduling Regional Elections

    Ahod Balawag Ebrahim, the Chief Minister of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), has expressed appreciation for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s decision to sign a bill that delays the region’s inaugural parliamentary elections. Ebrahim highlighted the move as supportive of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority’s efforts to solidify the region’s self-governance framework. This…

    Written by

    Elena Basilio

  • DILG Secretary Vows to Crack Down on Politically Active Police Officers

    In a bold move to maintain the integrity of the Philippine National Police (PNP), Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla has declared a strict policy against officers engaging in partisan politics. Remulla emphasized his commitment to prosecuting any PNP members found violating this rule, ensuring that legal processes are meticulously…

    Written by

    Crispin Valdez

  • BARMM Election Delay: A Golden Window to Resolve Sulu’s Exclusion Crisis

    In a strategic move that could reshape the political landscape of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed Republic Act 12123, pushing back the region’s inaugural parliamentary elections from May 12 to October 13. This decision, hailed by the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation,…

    Written by

    Homer Pangilinan

  • Negros Oriental Poised to Lead Development in New Negros Island Region

    Negros Oriental is set to spearhead progress within the newly established Negros Island Region (NIR), thanks to its enhanced security and economic conditions. This was highlighted during a campaign rally for the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial candidates at the Governor Mariano F. Perdices Memorial Coliseum in Dumaguete City on February 20, 2025. Senator…

    Written by

    Jerald Castaneda

  • Philippines and Czech Republic Strengthen Defense Bonds in Historic Meeting

    In a significant diplomatic move, the defense ministers of the Philippines and the Czech Republic met at the Makati Shangri-La in Manila, reinforcing their commitment to deepen defense cooperation. This meeting, led by Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and Czech Defense Minister Jana Černochová, aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s strategy to enhance…

    Written by

    Gwendolyn DeGuzman

  • Albay Cancels 2025 Magayon Festival Due to Election Rules

    The provincial government of Albay has decided to cancel the 2025 Magayon Festival to comply with a Commission on Elections (Comelec) resolution. The decision was made after a meeting with various government officials, prompted by Comelec Resolution 11060, which bans the use of public funds for social services from March 28 to May 11, 45…

    Written by

    Ramon Diaz

  • Military Bolsters Presence in Zamboanga City to Enhance Security

    ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has declared an increase in military personnel in Zamboanga City to aid the local police in maintaining law and order. This announcement came on Thursday following a visit by Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete, the head of Westmincom, to the…

    Written by

    Mark Salazar