May 23, 2025

Tag: elections

  • Election Fever: Over Half of 72 Million Ballots Printed for Midterm Elections!

    In a race against time, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has announced that they’ve successfully printed over half of the ballots needed for the upcoming May 12 midterm elections. Comelec Chairperson George Garcia shared during a press briefing that they’ve managed to print 53% of the total 72,097,420 ballots required for the election day. The…

    Written by

    Rowena Aquino

  • Bicol Police Vow to Crack Down on Vote Buying and Selling During May Elections

    LEGAZPI CITY – The Bicol region’s Police Regional Office (PRO-5) has pledged a robust enforcement of its anti-vote buying initiative, ‘Kontra Bigay’, ahead of the national and local elections scheduled for May 12. PRO-5 Director Brig. Gen. Andre Dizon emphasized the police force’s dedication to eradicating vote-buying and vote-selling, which includes the distribution of money,…

    Written by

    Rodel Jacinto

  • Bicol Police Vow to Crack Down on Vote Buying and Selling in Upcoming Elections

    LEGAZPI CITY – The Bicol region’s Police Regional Office (PRO-5) has pledged a robust enforcement of its anti-vote buying initiative, ‘Kontra Bigay’, ahead of the national and local elections scheduled for May 12. Brig. Gen. Andre Dizon, the director of PRO-5, emphasized their dedication to eradicating vote-buying and vote-selling, which includes the distribution of money,…

    Written by

    Herminio Racelis

  • Bicol Police Vow Strict Enforcement Against Vote Buying in Upcoming Elections

    In a firm stance against electoral corruption, the Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) has pledged to rigorously implement its anti-vote buying initiative, ‘Kontra Bigay’, during the upcoming national and local elections on May 12. Brig. Gen. Andre Dizon, the director of PRO-5, emphasized their dedication to eradicating vote-buying and vote-selling, which includes the distribution…

    Written by

    Noemi Villanueva

  • 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

  • DENR Calls on Election Candidates to Protect Trees from Campaign Posters

    In a bid to foster environmental responsibility during the upcoming midterm elections on May 12, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Western Visayas (DENR-6) has urged candidates to refrain from damaging trees with their campaign materials. This appeal was made clear by DENR-6 Executive Director Raul Lorilla, who emphasized the importance of using…

    Written by

    Reynaldo Sison

  • Bicol’s Department of Education Gears Up for Midterm Elections

    LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Education in Bicol, known as DepEd-5, has begun the process of preparing its classrooms and training its teachers for the upcoming national and local elections scheduled for May 12. According to DepEd-5 Director Gilbert Sadsad, approximately 30,000 teachers are expected to take on roles as election board inspectors, though…

    Written by

    Alfredo Ramos

  • Philippine National Police Arrests 971 for Gun Ban Violations Since Election Period Began

    Since the start of the election period on January 12, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has apprehended 971 individuals for breaching the gun ban, according to a statement released on Monday. The arrests were detailed by PNP information chief Col. Randulf Tuaño during a press conference at Camp Crame, Quezon City. According to the National…

    Written by

    Fabian Apostol

  • Senatorial Candidates and Party-Lists Ordered to Remove Illegal Campaign Posters

    In a move to enforce election regulations, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Antique has issued directives to senatorial candidates and party-list groups to take down their illegal and oversized campaign posters. This action follows the ‘Oplan Baklas’ initiative, which began on February 11, 2025, aimed at removing campaign materials from public spaces not designated…

    Written by

    Benigno Delos Santos

  • Aurora Election Candidates Voluntarily Surrender 12 Firearms

    In a significant move towards ensuring peace during the upcoming midterm elections, candidates in Aurora have voluntarily surrendered a total of 12 firearms to the Aurora Police Provincial Office (APPO). The handover took place at the APPO Conference Room in Camp Captain Victor Ravina, Baler, Aurora, on February 14, 2025. The surrendered weapons included a…

    Written by

    Jean Vergara