Bohol: Jane Yap orders removal of campaign tarpaulins for recycling

Doris C. Bongcac 05/21/2025

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Shortly after she won her reelection bid as mayor of Tagbilaran City in Bohol province, Jane Yap organized a cleanup drive to rid their city of campaign tarpaulins that were used in the…

How Cebu’s 3.4M voters shape 2025 Senate race outcome

Pia Piquero 05/17/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu has once again proven its electoral significance after helping propel several candidates to the Senate in the 2025 midterm elections. How Cebu’s 3.4M voters shape 2025 Senate race outcome With more than…

‘Filipino voters can forget abuses’: Polls prove political dynasties still rule PH

Pia Piquero 05/17/2025

  CEBU CITY, Philippines — The 2025 midterm elections proved that despite scandals, powerful political dynasties remain firmly rooted in Philippine politics, said a Filipino political scientist. Dr. Cleo Anne Calimbahin, professor of political science specializing in…

Gwen Garcia admits ‘seeming defeat’ in first public speech since elections

By Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/16/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – In her first public appearance since the May 12 midterm elections, outgoing Governor Gwen Garcia made remarks that hinted at acceptance of a “seeming defeat” in her reelection bid. While she stopped short…

Dutertes lose ground: Marcos allies sweep Davao region elections

Eldie Aguirre, Germelina Lacorte 05/15/2025

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Dutertes may have tightened their grip on Davao City during the recently concluded midterm elections, but their hold appears to be slipping away in the provinces of the Davao Region, where mostly…

Detained ex-President Duterte is among the candidates in midterm polls

05/12/2025

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Even though he is detained in The Hague, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is among the candidates vying for some 18,000 national and local seats in Monday’s midterm elections that analysts say will…

Mandaue mayoral bets urge voters to participate in local elections

Mary Rose Sagarino 05/12/2025

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Mandaue City officials are urging residents to actively participate in the ongoing elections and exercise their right to vote. Local leaders emphasized the importance of electing capable and trustworthy public servants who can…

Midterm elections 2025: Peaceful start in Cebu despite heat, long queues, machine glitches

Daryll Galindo, Mary Rose Sagarino, Niña Mae Oliverio, Pia Piquero 05/12/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Except for the stifling heat, long queues, and several malfunctioning counting machines, the first six hours of the midterm elections on Monday, May 12, in Metro Cebu were generally peaceful. Several candidates also…

A quick guide to voting this May 12 elections

Doris C. Bongcac 05/12/2025

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Here is a quick guide to voting this May 12 elections to avoid any delays and discomfort. Everything starts with knowing your precinct and voter numbers. These are found on printouts that are…

LTFRB okays 829 special PUV permits for elections

Jerome Aning - @inquirerdotnet 05/10/2025

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Friday said it had approved special permits for 829 units of public utility vehicles (PUVs) for the national midterm elections. LTFRB Chair Teofilo Guadiz III, in a statement,…

May 2025 elections: 18,320 seats at stake in crucial midterm polls

Pia Piquero 05/10/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines —It is the responsibility of every voter to decide who will hold public office—a vital duty as Filipinos prepare for the May 2025 midterm elections, where 18,320 elective positions, from senators to barangay councilors,…

Campaigning ends May 10: Comelec enforces strict silence period

Pia Piquero 05/10/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — No more campaigning starting on May 11. With the campaign period ending at midnight on May 10, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has issued a final and stern reminder that starting May 11,…

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