IPIL, Philippines โ Four people, including two village officials, were killed in an armed clash in Hadji Mohammad Ajul town in Basilan on Sunday, May […]
Category: Elections
Groups launch independent watchdog to monitor May 12 polls in Moro areas
COTABATO CITY, Philippines โ Seven major organizations have joined forces to launch an independent election monitoring body aimed at safeguarding the polls from violence and […]
Alyansa raises alarm over alleged Chinese interference in 2025 elections
MANILA, Philippines โ The administration-allied Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas sounded the alarm on Saturday, April 26, over allegations of Chinese interference in the upcoming […]
Military, police gear up for peaceful 2025 elections in Sulu, Tawi-Tawi
COTABATO CITY, Philippines โ Military and police forces are ramping up preparations to ensure peaceful elections in Sulu and Tawi-Tawi in May 2025. Lieutenant General […]
Army deploys elite troops to Basilan ahead of 2025 polls
COTABATO CITY โ Ahead of the 2025 polls, the Philippine Army has deployed a rapid deployment team of elite soldiers to Basilan in a bid […]
In Marawi, Candidates Swear on Quran to Uphold Peace Ahead of 2025 Philippine Elections
COTABATO CITY, Philippines โ In a rare gesture of unity in the historically restive province of Lanao del Sur, political candidates pledged over the Quran […]
Comelec places Buluan, Maguindanao del Sur under control after surge in election-related violence
MANILA, Philippines โ The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has placed Buluan, Maguindanao del Sur under its control following a rise in election-related violence ahead of […]
Bangsamoro Parliament to Reassign Suluโs Districts Following Supreme Court Ruling
COTABATO CITY โ With Sulu officially removed from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), lawmakers in the regional parliament are now gearing up […]
Metaโs Decision to End Fact-Checking Sparks Concerns Ahead of Philippine Elections
Meta Platforms, Inc.โs decision to scrap its fact-checking program across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp has alarmed experts. They warned that Meta’s decision could amplify disinformation […]
Sulu Ambush Sparks Alarm Ahead of 2025 Polls
The ambush on a provincial election officer in Sulu, which left his brother dead, is casting a grim shadow over next yearโs elections, raising concerns […]
Can New Election Features Overcome Integrity Doubts?
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is introducing a new automated vote-counting machine aimed at enhancing transparency, security, and efficiency. But with persistent concerns about election […]
Why Competence Often Takes a Backseat in Philippine Senate Races
In a country where the Senate is supposed to be a chamber of seasoned policymakers, the recent survey results for the 2025 senatorial elections revealed […]