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A viral video showing two poll watchers shading ballots for voters in a precinct in Abra has sparked outrage and prompted immediate action from the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Comelec Chairperson George Garcia confirmed on Monday that the two watchers have been removed from their posts and will face charges for violating election protocols. The … Read more
Two city government personnel were killed while seven others were wounded in a brazen gun attack in Silay City, Negros Occidental early Monday morning, coinciding with the conduct of Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections. Police Brigadier General Arnold Thomas Ibay, director of the Police Regional Office in the Negros Island Region, confirmed in an interview … Read more
Mayoral hopeful Sarah Discaya made headlines on Monday, May 12, after casting her first-ever vote during the 2025 midterm elections — a revelation that quickly drew mixed reactions from netizens. Discaya, a businesswoman-turned-politician, voted at Bambang Elementary School in Barangay Bambang, Pasig City shortly before noon. Appearing upbeat and smiling, she told reporters she was … Read more
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) released its afternoon weather bulletin on Sunday, May 11, 2025, highlighting the continued influence of easterlies across the country and a frontal system affecting Northern Luzon. According to Pagasa, Batanes and the Babuyan Islands will experience cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms throughout the … Read more
A man was arrested for suspected vote-buying in Barangay Lutaw, Bacong, Negros Oriental, on Saturday afternoon, May 11. Authorities apprehended the suspect around 2:00 p.m. at a police checkpoint after finding several envelopes containing sample ballots stapled with paper bills inside the U-box of his motorcycle. According to Police Captain Stephen Jaynard Polinar, spokesperson for … Read more
The upcoming local and national elections in the Philippines are fast approaching, and registered voters will have the opportunity to select a variety of local and national officials. Voters will choose 12 senators, one member of the House of Representatives, one provincial governor, one provincial vice-governor, one member of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, one mayor, one … Read more
Social media personality and outspoken Marcos critic Claire Contreras, more popularly known as “Maharlika,” launched scathing remarks against re-electionist Senator Imee Marcos following the release of the latter’s new campaign video. Omg! Lay nilaglag ka oh 😂🤣😂 pic.twitter.com/T4gWoFMEbp — Dalagang Pilipina 🇵🇭 (@fierceLady08) May 9, 2025 The one-minute video, released on May 9, just days … Read more
A video featuring actress-turned-politician Vilma Santos-Recto riding in an air-conditioned campaign truck has recently gone viral, sparking a wave of reactions online. The clip, which captures her waving to supporters from inside the cooled vehicle, has drawn criticism from some quarters of the public, with concerns raised over what they see as a lack of … Read more
Vlogger and former Goin’ Bulilit child star Kristel Fulgar has officially tied the knot with her first and only boyfriend, Korean national Ha Su-hyuk, in a heartwarming wedding ceremony held in Seoul, South Korea, on May 10, 2025. Fulgar, 29, shared the news with her followers on Instagram, posting a series of photos from the … Read more
Authorities confiscated ₱1.65 million in cash from a woman at a Commission on Elections (Comelec) checkpoint in Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, on Saturday, May 10. According to the Philippine National Police (PNP), the money was suspected to be intended for vote-buying activities in the province as the midterm election period continues. In a report by the … Read more