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MANILA, Philippines — Those vying for any position in the 2025 elections already filed the necessary candidacy documents from Oct. 1 to 8.

In the meantime, here are election-related stories before the campaigning officially starts in 2025:

The voting period for Filipinos overseas is set from April 13 to May 12, while the local absentee voting will be from April 28 to 30.

For a more detailed list of election-related dates click this link: Comelec releases schedule for 2025 elections.

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‘e-Undas’ allows inmates to connect with loved ones, honor departed kin

November 1 , 2024 – 09:59 PM
‘e-Undas’ allows inmates to connect with loved ones, honor departed kin
Bucor gave inmates at the NBP in Muntinlupa City an opportunity to speak with loved ones in honoring their dearly departed through “e-Undas”.

Comelec justifies regulation of poll materials online

November 4 , 2024 – 05:25 AM
Comelec justifies regulation of poll materials online
Comelec justified its regulation of election campaigning on social media, assuring it would not infringe on freedom of expression or speech.

In Senate, Escudero to file bill seeking to postpone BARMM polls

November 4 , 2024 – 04:40 AM
In Senate, Escudero to file bill seeking to postpone BARMM polls
Senate President Francis Escudero is set to file this Monday a bill seeking to postpone the BARMM parliamentary elections in May 2025.

Marcos, BARMM leaders discuss collaboration for 2025 elections

November 3 , 2024 – 08:21 PM
Marcos, BARMM leaders discuss collaboration for 2025 elections
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has recently convened with leaders from the BARMM to discuss collaborations ahead of the parliamentary elections in May 2025

COC filing for BARMM parliamentary elections begins Monday

November 3 , 2024 – 07:22 PM
COC filing for BARMM parliamentary elections begins Monday
The filing of Certificates of Candidacy for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Parliamentary Elections will begin on Monday.

Comelec: Registered voters for 2025 elections now over 68.6 million

November 3 , 2024 – 02:40 PM
Comelec: Registered voters for 2025 elections now over 68.6 million
The Commission on Elections has tallied over 68.6 million registered voters for the 2025 elections.

Nueva Ecija vice gov hits back at Cabanatuan mayor in nuisance bet plea

November 2 , 2024 – 03:45 PM
Nueva Ecija vice gov hits back at Cabanatuan mayor in nuisance bet plea
Nueva Ecija Vice Governor Anthony Umali hit back at reelectionist Cabanatuan City Mayor Myca Vergara, saying his petition

Comelec asked: Repeal rules on AI, social media

November 2 , 2024 – 05:55 AM
Comelec asked: Repeal rules on AI, social media
A poll watchdog called for the repeal of Comelec guidelines on AI and social media for being “censorship in the guise of fighting fake news.”

Over 37,000 automated counting machines pass hardware acceptance test

October 31 , 2024 – 04:40 PM
Over 37,000 automated counting machines pass hardware acceptance test
Comelec on Thursday said over 37,000 automated counting machines (ACMs) passed the hardware acceptance test for the 2025 elections. 

Comelec rejects residency transfer bid of ex-Taguig Mayor Lino Cayetano

October 30 , 2024 – 11:32 PM
Comelec rejects residency transfer bid of ex-Taguig Mayor Lino Cayetano
Comelec’s Election Registration Board (ERB) rejected the attempt of former Taguig Mayor Lino Cayetano, wife for residency transfer.

Comelec urges public to scrutinize bets after posting COCs, Conas

October 30 , 2024 – 09:48 PM
Comelec urges public to scrutinize bets after posting COCs, Conas
Comelec on Wednesday published in its official website the COCs of senators and the Conas of party-list groups.

Cona of party-list group nominees now on Comelec website

October 30 , 2024 – 08:37 PM
Cona of party-list group nominees now on Comelec website
Comelec Chairman says certificates of nomination and certificates of acceptance and nomination of party-list group nominees in website

Comelec: Last batch of ACMs may arrive 2nd week of November

October 30 , 2024 – 05:47 PM
Comelec: Last batch of ACMs may arrive 2nd week of November
The last batch of automated counting machines from South Korea may arrive in the Philippines in the second week of November, the Commission on Elections said.

Lacuna: Be wary of ‘toxic’ people seeking a comeback

October 30 , 2024 – 05:01 PM
Lacuna: Be wary of ‘toxic’ people seeking a comeback
Manila Mayor and reelectionist Honey Lacuna had a cryptic post shared on social media in observation of “Text Your Ex Day.”

Comelec reviews Vico Sotto’s letter vs rival, findings out next week

October 30 , 2024 – 04:24 PM
Comelec reviews Vico Sotto’s letter vs rival, findings out next week
The Commission on Elections is currently reviewing reelectionist Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto’s formal letter against a rival aspirant, the Comelec said on Wednesday.

Comelec to set up repair hubs for election equipment nationwide

October 30 , 2024 – 03:46 PM
Comelec to set up repair hubs for election equipment nationwide
For the first time, Comelec will establish over a hundred repair hubs nationwide to streamline the election process.

Comelec to ask Tarlac court to move Guo’s case to Metro Manila

October 30 , 2024 – 03:33 PM
Comelec to ask Tarlac court to move Guo’s case to Metro Manila
Comelec asked the Tarlac Regional Trial Court (RTC)to transfer the case of dismissed Bamban mayor Alice Guo to a Metro Manila court.

Comelec to count votes even with shading of only 15% of ballot circle

October 30 , 2024 – 03:12 PM
Comelec to count votes even with shading of only 15% of ballot circle
Starting the 2025 midterm elections, the Comelec will count the votes of those who will shade 15 percent of the circle on their ballot.

15% of ballot shading eyed

October 30 , 2024 – 05:15 AM
15% of ballot shading eyed
Comelec aims to lower the threshold for the shading on ballots to be considered as a valid vote to just 15 percent.

Comelec launches end-to-end testing of AES for 2025 polls

October 30 , 2024 – 01:52 AM
Comelec launches end-to-end testing of AES for 2025 polls
For the first time in its history, Comelec on Tuesday launched the end-to-end testing for the AES in preparation for the 2025 elections.

Cabanatuan mayor hits rival’s petition to declare her a nuisance bet

October 29 , 2024 – 08:57 PM
Cabanatuan mayor hits rival’s petition to declare her a nuisance bet
Reelectionist Cabanatuan City Mayor Myca Elizabeth Vergara hits petition to declare her a nuisance candidate

Comelec reproducing storm-damaged Bicol poll documents

October 29 , 2024 – 03:38 PM
Comelec reproducing storm-damaged Bicol poll documents
The Comelec is reproducing election documents damaged by Kristine in the Bicol region, Comelec chairman George Garcia said.

Comelec asks pol parties, bets: Add voter education in campaign

October 29 , 2024 – 01:59 PM
Comelec asks pol parties, bets: Add voter education in campaign
The Comelec urged candidates and political parties to include voter education in their campaigns for the 2025 polls.

Comelec says stamps may replace pens in future elections

October 29 , 2024 – 11:51 AM
Comelec says stamps may replace pens in future elections
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is still considering replacing shading pens with stamps in future elections.

Comelec may adopt new rule to make 15% shade on ballot valid

October 29 , 2024 – 10:30 AM
Comelec may adopt new rule to make 15% shade on ballot valid
Comelec may adopt a new policy that would make the 15 percent threshold mark on the ballot valid, according to its chief.

Alice Guo faces misrepresentation raps filed by Comelec

October 29 , 2024 – 08:55 AM
Alice Guo faces misrepresentation raps filed by Comelec
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday filed material misrepresentation charges against dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo.

Tiñga questions increase in Taguig council seats at SC

October 29 , 2024 – 05:20 AM
Tiñga questions increase in Taguig council seats at SC
Retired SC Justice Dante Tiñga filed a petition seeking to invalidate the ordinance passed by the Taguig City Council.

Discaya camp shrugs off Sotto’s appeal to Comelec to take action vs her

October 28 , 2024 – 06:32 PM
Discaya camp shrugs off Sotto’s appeal to Comelec to take action vs her
The camp of Pasig mayoral aspirant Sarah Discaya on Monday shrugged off Mayor Vico Sotto’s appeal to the Commission on Elections to disqualify her.

Comelec: More Taguig City council seats to avoid disenfranchisement

October 28 , 2024 – 06:03 PM
Comelec: More Taguig City council seats to avoid disenfranchisement
Comelec on Monday announced that it would move to allow the increase of Taguig City council seats to accommodate the 10 “Embo” villages

SC ruling affirming DQ cases of Bicol execs not final – lawyer

October 28 , 2024 – 05:45 PM
SC ruling affirming DQ cases of Bicol execs not final – lawyer
An election lawyer said the Supreme Court’s decision affirming the disqualification of Albay Governor Noel Rosal and Legaspi Mayor Geraldine Rosal is not yet final.

Northern Samar town mayor withdraws reelection bid

October 28 , 2024 – 03:38 PM
Northern Samar town mayor withdraws reelection bid
The mayor of Allen, Northern Samar has withdrawn his reelection bid, saying he wants to prioritize his family over a third and final term.

Sotto to Comelec: Discaya’s ties to poll service provider a DQ ground

October 28 , 2024 – 02:50 PM
Sotto to Comelec: Discaya’s ties to poll service provider a DQ ground
Reelectionist  Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto has urged the Comelec to act against his rival aspirant Sarah Discaya over her alleged ties to a poll service provider.

Comelec: No printing of excess ballots for 2025 polls

October 26 , 2024 – 10:23 PM
Comelec: No printing of excess ballots for 2025 polls
Comelec will not print excess ballots for the 2025 elections, Comelec Chairman George Erwin Garcia said on Saturday.

Comelec: Almost 80,000 of 110,000 counting machines now in PH

October 26 , 2024 – 08:59 PM
Comelec: Almost 80,000 of 110,000 counting machines now in PH
Comelec said close to 80,000 of the expected 110,000 automated counting machines for next year’s polls have arrived in the country.

Comelec releases list of party-list groups’ nominees for 2025 polls

October 24 , 2024 – 01:50 PM
Comelec releases list of party-list groups’ nominees for 2025 polls
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has released the list of nominees of 156 certified party-list groups for the 2025 elections.

BTA seeks postponement of 2025 BARMM parliamentary elections

October 24 , 2024 – 11:55 AM
BTA seeks postponement of 2025 BARMM parliamentary elections
The Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) Parliament is seeking to postpone the 2025 parliamentary elections in BARMM

Brgy certificates’ ‘massive’ issuance caused Makati’s huge voter transfers

October 24 , 2024 – 09:49 AM
Brgy certificates’ ‘massive’ issuance caused Makati’s huge voter transfers
The “massive” issuance of barangay certifications is the main reason behind the irregular transfer of voters in Makati City, Comelec said.

Perpetually disqualified candidates still in Comelec’s poll list

October 24 , 2024 – 12:46 AM
Perpetually disqualified candidates still in Comelec’s poll list
The names of candidates with perpetual disqualification to hold public office will be included in Comelec’s list of aspirants.

Comelec to file misrepresentation raps vs Alice Guo on Oct 28

October 23 , 2024 – 01:20 PM
Comelec to file misrepresentation raps vs Alice Guo on Oct 28
Comelec will formally file charges against Alice Guo (real name: Guo Hua Ping) on Monday, October 28 for alleged material misrepresentation

Comelec: Bets must declare all online channels 

October 23 , 2024 – 05:22 AM
Comelec: Bets must declare all online channels 
All candidates and political parties should have an online identity and have until Dec. 13 to register their platforms.

Comelec to poll bets: Register social media accounts or face raps

October 22 , 2024 – 11:56 PM
Comelec to poll bets: Register social media accounts or face raps
Comelec warned poll bets that they may face election offense or disqualification cases if they will not register their social media accounts.

Comelec chief Garcia admits he is against political dynasty

October 22 , 2024 – 09:33 PM
Comelec chief Garcia admits he is against political dynasty
Even Comelec chief George Erwin Garcia himself said he is against the existence of political dynasties in the country.

SC issues TRO on reelection disqualification cases vs 2 Cebu mayors

October 22 , 2024 – 08:17 PM
SC issues TRO on reelection disqualification cases vs 2 Cebu mayors
SC issued a TRO on the reelection disqualification cases against suspended mayors Michael Rama of Cebu City and Jonas Cortes of Mandaue City.

SC issues TRO vs Comelec resolution on dismissed public officials

October 22 , 2024 – 05:31 PM
SC issues TRO vs Comelec resolution on dismissed public officials
The Supreme Court has stopped the Comelec from implementing its resolution barring an individual dismissed from service from running for public office.

Garcia to ask PNP for list of private armed groups before 2025 polls

October 22 , 2024 – 04:56 PM
Garcia to ask PNP for list of private armed groups before 2025 polls
Comelec Chairman George Garcia will request the PNP a list of all private armed groups nationwide ahead of the 2025 elections. 

DILG identifies 38 hotspots ahead of 2025 polls

October 22 , 2024 – 03:35 PM
DILG identifies 38 hotspots ahead of 2025 polls
There are 38 areas in the country identified by the DILG as election hotspots, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said on Tuesday.

Tito Sotto on Senate comeback bid: Voters want experienced leaders

October 22 , 2024 – 02:03 PM
Tito Sotto on Senate comeback bid: Voters want experienced leaders
Former Senate president Vicente “Tito” Sotto III, in staging his Senate comeback bid, said voters want experienced leaders. 

Comelec stops 253 barangay execs from taking office over vote-buying

October 22 , 2024 – 01:48 PM
Comelec stops 253 barangay execs from taking office over vote-buying
Comelec prevented 253 barangay officials from assuming their posts despite winning due to vote-buying charges.

Comelec ready to publish names of party-list nominees on Oct 23

October 22 , 2024 – 01:40 PM
Comelec ready to publish names of party-list nominees on Oct 23
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will publish the names of party-list nominees on its website on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. 

LIST: What’s Tito Sotto’s stance?

October 22 , 2024 – 12:46 PM
LIST: What’s Tito Sotto’s stance?
Former Senate president Tito Sotto III has outlined his agenda and stance on critical issues in his bid for a fifth term in the 2025 polls.

Party-list system: What to know ahead of 2025 polls

October 22 , 2024 – 10:00 AM
Party-list system: What to know ahead of 2025 polls
As the 2025 midterm elections approach, voters are gearing up not only to choose local leaders but also elect party-list groups — who are expected to be the voice of marginalized sectors in Congress.

TikTok, Meta, Google state policies on paid political ads

October 22 , 2024 – 12:02 AM
TikTok, Meta, Google state policies on paid political ads
The country’s representatives of tech giants reiterated their company policies during their pledge of support for Comelec’s programs.

Quiboloy ditches party, will run as an independent

October 22 , 2024 – 05:30 AM
Quiboloy ditches party, will run as an independent
Detained televangelist Apollo Quiboloy has decided to run for senator in the 2025 elections without the backing of a political party.

Quiboloy eyed as guest candidate by several parties, says lawyer

October 21 , 2024 – 03:22 PM
Quiboloy eyed as guest candidate by several parties, says lawyer
Several political parties are seeking to Apollo Quiboloy as a guest candidate in their senatorial slate, his lawyer said.

Quiboloy asks Comelec to tag him as independent bet in 2025 polls

October 21 , 2024 – 02:15 PM
Quiboloy asks Comelec to tag him as independent bet in 2025 polls
Apollo Quiboloy has asked the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to declare him an independent candidate in the May 2025 midterm polls.

Maguindanao del Sur village councilor eyeing town council seat killed

October 20 , 2024 – 07:03 PM
Maguindanao del Sur village councilor eyeing town council seat killed
A village councilor in Barangay Poblacion who was eyeing a town council seat in Datu Hofer, Maguindanao del Sur was shot dead along the national highway.

Central Luzon cops told to dismantle private armed groups for 2025 polls

October 19 , 2024 – 02:41 PM
Central Luzon cops told to dismantle private armed groups for 2025 polls
Interior and local government Secretary Jonvic Remulla urged Police Regional Office 3 in Pampanga to crack down on private armed groups.

Comelec: Only 42 newly-accredited party-list groups for 2025 polls

October 18 , 2024 – 11:20 PM
Comelec: Only 42 newly-accredited party-list groups for 2025 polls
Comelec says only 42 newly accredited party-list groups for the2025 midterm elections, the least in history.

Comelec releases list of 156 party-list groups vying for House seats

October 18 , 2024 – 10:44 PM
Comelec releases list of 156 party-list groups vying for House seats
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Friday released the full list of 164 party-list groupsvying in the 2025 midterm elections.

Comelec: Unlike party-list, no ballot spot raffle for other posts

October 18 , 2024 – 09:41 PM
Comelec: Unlike party-list, no ballot spot raffle for other posts
The Comelec on Friday ruled out the raffle system for the numerical arrangement of candidates for other political positions

Tañada: Volunteerism can help progressives win 2025 polls

October 18 , 2024 – 04:53 PM
Tañada: Volunteerism can help progressives win 2025 polls
Volunteerism can help the progressives win in the 2025 elections, Mamamayang Liberal Party-list third nominee Atty. Erin Tañada said

Voters have many ‘alternative’ bets to choose from, says aspirant

October 18 , 2024 – 03:24 PM
Voters have many ‘alternative’ bets to choose from, says aspirant
Voters will have many “alternatives” to choose from the senatorial candidates for the 2025 elections, senatorial aspirant Roy Cabonegro said.

Comelec: Party-list names starting with ‘A,’ ‘1’ dropped since raffle

October 18 , 2024 – 02:00 PM
Comelec: Party-list names starting with ‘A,’ ‘1’ dropped since raffle
Comelec said there has been a decrease in party-list names starting with “A” or “1” since raffling the list arrangement in the ballots.

Comelec urged to set ethical standard on aspirants from political dynasties

October 18 , 2024 – 01:41 PM
Comelec urged to set ethical standard on aspirants from political dynasties
Comelec should set “ethical standards” in accepting candidacies of aspirants who come from political dynasties, Liza Maza said on Friday. 

With Bam’s senatorial run, the Marcos-Aquino story continues

October 18 , 2024 – 11:48 AM
With Bam’s senatorial run, the Marcos-Aquino story continues
“Are you ready to work with a ‘Marcos’?” The question hounded former senator Bam Aquino since he formalized his bid for a Senate comeback.

4Ps gets 1st spot in ballot for 2025 polls in raffle among 156 party-lists

October 18 , 2024 – 10:40 AM
4Ps gets 1st spot in ballot for 2025 polls in raffle among 156 party-lists
The 4Ps or Pagtibayin at Palaguin ang Pangkabuhayang Pilipino got the coveted first spot among the 156 aspirants in the party-list ballot.

Ex-Albay gov asks SC to nullify Comelec disqualification rule

October 17 , 2024 – 08:01 PM
Ex-Albay gov asks SC to nullify Comelec disqualification rule
An ex-Albay governor has filed a petition before the Supreme Court seeking to void a Comelec rule barring him from running for public office.

Socmed accounts registration for 2025 elections ends Dec 13

October 17 , 2024 – 07:04 PM
Socmed accounts registration for 2025 elections ends Dec 13
Those running in the 2025 elections should have the socmed (social media) accounts registered by Dec. 13 for their digital campaign.

Comelec: 117 senatorial aspirants excluded not yet nuisance bets

October 17 , 2024 – 06:34 PM
Comelec: 117 senatorial aspirants excluded not yet nuisance bets
The 117 senatorial aspirants excluded from the partial list of bets for the 2025 polls are not yet considered nuisance bets, the Commission on Elections said.

Comelec explains grounds for declaring nuisance candidates in elections

October 17 , 2024 – 05:34 PM
Comelec explains grounds for declaring nuisance candidates in elections
Comelec chairman George Garcia told INQUIRER.net the grounds for declaring an aspirant’s candidacy a “nuisance.”

PNP reassigns 1,308 cops with relatives running in 2025 elections

October 17 , 2024 – 05:00 PM
PNP reassigns 1,308 cops with relatives running in 2025 elections
PNP reassigned 1,308 out of 1,586 officers who declared having relatives running for the 2025 national and local elections.

240,000 SIM cards to be used to transmit 2025 election results

October 17 , 2024 – 03:01 PM
240,000 SIM cards to be used to transmit 2025 election results
Two hundred forty-six thousand (240,000) SIM cards will be used to transmit voting results in the 2025 midterm elections, Comelec said.

DILG to investigate bogus issuance of barangay certifications

October 17 , 2024 – 01:52 PM
DILG to investigate bogus issuance of barangay certifications
DILG on Thursday said it will investigate concerns on the issuance of barangay certifications that lead to irregular voter transfers.

Comelec seeks probe into anomalous issuance of barangay certifications

October 17 , 2024 – 11:52 AM
Comelec seeks probe into anomalous issuance of barangay certifications
Comelec is urging DILG to investigate the laxity of some barangays in the issuance of of barangay certifications.

Aeta leader in Zambales appeals rejected COC for governor

October 17 , 2024 – 10:26 AM
Aeta leader in Zambales appeals rejected COC for governor
An Aeta leader from Zambales petitioned the Comelec on Monday, asking that his COC be accepted so he could run in the 2025 elections. 

Camaraderie underscored in Kiko-Bam campaign launch

October 17 , 2024 – 01:29 AM
Camaraderie underscored in Kiko-Bam campaign launch
Senatorial aspirants Bam Aquino and Kiko Pangilinan launched on Wednesday their campaign for the 2025 polls that emphasizes camaraderie.

Comelec logs 221 petitions vs nuisance candidates for 2025 polls

October 16 , 2024 – 11:31 PM
Comelec logs 221 petitions vs nuisance candidates for 2025 polls
A total of 221 petitions were filed against nuisance candidates for the 2025 elections, Comelec said on Wednesday.

Comelec forms task force to probe suspicious transfer of voters

October 16 , 2024 – 10:59 PM
Comelec forms task force to probe suspicious transfer of voters
Comelec on Wednesday said the poll body formed a task force to investigate suspicious transfers of voters from one place to another.

Diokno wants independent body to discipline PNP personnel

October 16 , 2024 – 08:04 PM
Diokno wants independent body to discipline PNP personnel
Akbayan Party-list’s first nominee Chel Diokno: Remove the authority of the Philippine National Police (PNP) to discipline its personnel.

Quiboloy camp hits back, asks Comelec to declare Matula nuisance bet

October 16 , 2024 – 06:19 PM
Quiboloy camp hits back, asks Comelec to declare Matula nuisance bet
The camp of Senate aspirant Apollo C. Quiboloy filed a petition to declare as a nuisance candidate Sonny Matula.

Pangilinan: Profitable farm enterprises to lure youth to agri sector

October 16 , 2024 – 05:35 PM
Pangilinan: Profitable farm enterprises to lure youth to agri sector
former senator Kiko Pangilina said that increased budget support for farm enterprises could encourage the youth to work in the agri sector. 

Petition filed to disqualify Quiboloy from 2025 Senate race

October 16 , 2024 – 05:08 PM
Petition filed to disqualify Quiboloy from 2025 Senate race
Detained KJC founder Apollo Quiboloy, who is seeking a Senate seat, is the subject of a petition seeking to disqualify him.

Comelec releases initial list of 66 bets for 2025 Senate race

October 16 , 2024 – 04:00 PM
Comelec releases initial list of 66 bets for 2025 Senate race
Only 66 out of 183 senatorial aspirants were included in the partial list of candidates for the 2025 midterm elections, Comelec announced.

Dan Fernandez’s camp wants ‘Dana,’ ‘Da Boy’ declared as nuisance bets

October 16 , 2024 – 02:19 PM
Dan Fernandez’s camp wants ‘Dana,’ ‘Da Boy’ declared as nuisance bets
Dan Fernandez, who is running for governor, sought to declare two other gubernatorial aspirants sharing his surname as nuisance candidates.

Tolentino lauds Comelec’s prep for 2025 midterm elections

October 16 , 2024 – 01:45 PM
Tolentino lauds Comelec’s prep for 2025 midterm elections
Sen. Francis Tolentino praised Comelec for its pre-election performance, including the first parliamentary elections in BARMM.

38 voters with 1 address? Over 3,000 registrants in Makati district flagged

October 16 , 2024 – 09:13 AM
38 voters with 1 address? Over 3,000 registrants in Makati district flagged
The party led by Sen. Nancy Binay, who is gunning for Makati City’s mayoral seat, flagged what it deemed as suspicious voter registrants.

Comelec: 16 petitions against nuisance candidates filed so far

October 15 , 2024 – 11:13 PM
Comelec: 16 petitions against nuisance candidates filed so far
There are already 16 petitions filed against nuisance candidates ahead of the deadline of its filing, Comelec chair George Erwin Garcia said.

Manila Mayor Lacuna on Isko’s projected landslide win: I’m not surprised

October 15 , 2024 – 02:57 PM
Manila Mayor Lacuna on Isko’s projected landslide win: I’m not surprised
Manila Mayor Lacuna said she is not surprised with the recent survey which projected a landslide victory for former mayor Isko Moreno.

Bam Aquino banking on track record, last name in 2025 elections

October 15 , 2024 – 02:20 PM
Bam Aquino banking on track record, last name in 2025 elections
Unlike other candidates, former Senator Bam Aquino said on Tuesday he has nothing but his last name and experience.

LIST: What’s Bam Aquino’s stance?

October 15 , 2024 – 01:57 PM
LIST: What’s Bam Aquino’s stance?
Bam Aquino is seeking a Senate comeback. As he propels himself for the 2025 elections, Aquino bared his stance on several pressing issues

Bam Aquino: Opposition has not weakened

October 15 , 2024 – 12:32 PM
Bam Aquino: Opposition has not weakened
Senatorial aspirant Bam Aquino has countered speculations that the opposition has weakened.

Quiboloy to face disqualification case on his Senate bid

October 15 , 2024 – 12:14 PM
Quiboloy to face disqualification case on his Senate bid
Detained Pastor Apollo Quiboloy’s senatorial bid will be challenged by another aspirant over an alleged misrepresentation of his political party.

INQside Look with senatorial aspirant Bam Aquino

October 15 , 2024 – 10:08 AM
INQside Look with senatorial aspirant Bam Aquino
Bam Aquino, who was senator from 2013 to 2019, is seeking a comeback to the Senate in 2025.

Kaspersky warns Filipino voters vs poll scams, fake news

October 15 , 2024 – 08:53 AM
Kaspersky warns Filipino voters vs poll scams, fake news
Kaspersky warned Filipinos against the proliferation of scams and fake news as the Philippine election season started.

Duterte’s COC for Davao mayor must be cancelled – KMP leader

October 14 , 2024 – 03:55 PM
Duterte’s COC for Davao mayor must be cancelled – KMP leader
Former President Rodrigo Duterte candidacy for Davao City mayor must be canceled as he was linked to the drug war killings, a farmer group leader said.

Comelec, DICT urged to act on ‘deep fakes’

October 14 , 2024 – 05:00 AM
Comelec, DICT urged to act on ‘deep fakes’
Comelec and DICT have been urged to monitor and take down artificially generated “deep fakes” that could spread during the election season.

In BARMM, rising disinformation as polls near worries group

October 14 , 2024 – 04:40 AM
In BARMM, rising disinformation as polls near worries group
Election monitoring group Lente stressed the need for a more focused and systematic voters’ education to combat poll-related disinformation.

Electronic raffle to determine 156 party-lists’ order of listing in ballot

October 13 , 2024 – 01:25 PM
Electronic raffle to determine 156 party-lists’ order of listing in ballot
Comelec said 156 party-list groups will be included in the raffle that will determine the listing order in the official ballot of the polls.

Only 66 of 183 Senate bids may be included—Comelec 

October 12 , 2024 – 05:48 AM
Only 66 of 183 Senate bids may be included—Comelec 
Comelec Chairman George Erwin Garcia said that only 66 of the 183 individuals who filed COCs for senator are likely to be included.

Comelec vows transparency in 2025 elections source code review

October 11 , 2024 – 08:51 PM
Comelec vows transparency in 2025 elections source code review
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Friday vowed transparency in the launch of local source code review for the 2025 elections. 

Filing of petition against nuisance candidates extended until Oct 16

October 11 , 2024 – 08:47 PM
Filing of petition against nuisance candidates extended until Oct 16
Comelec is extending the deadline for the filing of petition against nuisance candidates from Monday, October 14 to Wednesday, October 16.

Comelec: Five petitions to cancel candidacy for 2025 polls filed so far

October 11 , 2024 – 06:23 PM
Comelec: Five petitions to cancel candidacy for 2025 polls filed so far
The Comelec said there are already five petitions filed so far to cancel the candidacies of aspirants for the 2025 local posts. 

Rival offers Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto a peace covenant: ‘We’re like you’

October 11 , 2024 – 05:46 PM
Rival offers Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto a peace covenant: ‘We’re like you’
Businesswoman Sarah Discaya, who filed her bid to unseat incumbent Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto, is seeking a “peace covenant”

Initial 66 bets OK’d for Senate race in 2025

October 11 , 2024 – 04:59 PM
Initial 66 bets OK’d for Senate race in 2025
An initial 66 out of 183 aspirants for Senate seats would be included in the official list of candidates for next year’s polls, Comelec said.

Kerwin Espinosa willing to quit mayoral race to get justice for slain dad

October 11 , 2024 – 03:43 PM
Kerwin Espinosa willing to quit mayoral race to get justice for slain dad
Kerwin Espinosa is willing to withdraw his bid for Albuera, Leyte’s mayoral post, just to get justice for his slain father

20 candidates in Negros Occidental unopposed in May 2025 polls

October 11 , 2024 – 12:54 PM
20 candidates in Negros Occidental unopposed in May 2025 polls
20 candidates in various posts in Negros Occidental are running unopposed in the May 2025 elections, Comelec provincial office records show.

2 mayors linked to drugs by Duterte take different paths

October 11 , 2024 – 11:18 AM
2 mayors linked to drugs by Duterte take different paths
Two former mayors, accused by former president Deterte of being illegal drug protectors, have taken different paths in the 2025 elections.

After Alice Guo mess, Comelec to publish COCs, Conas for the first time

October 10 , 2024 – 12:25 PM
After Alice Guo mess, Comelec to publish COCs, Conas for the first time
To prevent Alice Guo’s material misrepresentation case from happening again, the Comelec will publish for the first time the certificate of candidacies of aspirants.

Cebu’s Rama, Cortes file CoCs, ask SC to stop dismissal order

October 10 , 2024 – 10:52 AM
Cebu’s Rama, Cortes file CoCs, ask SC to stop dismissal order
Two Cebu mayors have defied the Ombudsman that ordered them dismissed from service and disqualified them from holding public office.

Intense political rivalry seen in Negros Oriental ahead of 2025 polls

October 10 , 2024 – 07:15 AM
Intense political rivalry seen in Negros Oriental ahead of 2025 polls
The Comelec in the Negros Island Region sees fierce political competition in Negros Oriental province for the May 12, 2025 midterm elections.

Former DOT secretary to push for tourism congressional agenda

October 9 , 2024 – 06:38 PM
Former DOT secretary to push for tourism congressional agenda
Former Tourism Sec. Wanda Tulfo-Teo filed her certificate of nomination and acceptance as the first nominee of Turismo party-list on Monday.

PNP on heightened alert after shooting at COC filing in Shariff Aguak

October 9 , 2024 – 06:01 PM
PNP on heightened alert after shooting at COC filing in Shariff Aguak
PNP chief Gen. Rommel Marbil has ordered officers to “increase vigilance” after a shooting at a certificate of candidacy filing event in Maguindanao del Sur.

Comelec to complete purging nuisance bets from list before end of Nov

October 9 , 2024 – 04:23 PM
Comelec to complete purging nuisance bets from list before end of Nov
Comelec will finish purging nuisance candidates from the official ballots before the end of November, poll chief George Garcia said.

Quiboloy’s party issue not enough to block his Senate bid – Comelec

October 9 , 2024 – 02:27 PM
Quiboloy’s party issue not enough to block his Senate bid – Comelec
The issue of the legitimacy of detained Pastor Apollo Quiboloy’s political party is not enough to block his senatorial bid, the Comelec said.

Hontiveros on Quiboloy’s senatorial bid: Let’s not elect lawbreakers

October 9 , 2024 – 02:12 PM
Hontiveros on Quiboloy’s senatorial bid: Let’s not elect lawbreakers
Sen. Risa Hontiveros has urged voters not to elect Pastor Apollo Quiboloy as senator in the 2025 polls as he facing criminal cases.

LIST: Full list of 184 senatorial aspirants for 2025 polls

October 9 , 2024 – 12:15 PM
LIST: Full list of 184 senatorial aspirants for 2025 polls
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) released on Wednesday the full list of the senatorial aspirants in next year’s midterm polls
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