The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has cancelled the registration of the Duterte Youth Party-list, officially known as Duty to Energize the Republic through the Enlightenment of the Youth Sectoral Party-list Organization, citing multiple violations of registration rules. In a decision…
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 the 2025 polls. Comelec Chair George Erwin Garcia confirmed the move on Tuesday, April 15,…
Election-related violence surges in Mindanao ahead of May 12 polls
Violence continues to escalate across Mindanao in the lead-up to the May 12 midterm elections. Local officials and political operatives among those targeted in a string of deadly ambushes and attacks, reports gathered by the Inquirer show. Despite the Commission…
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 integrity, will these new features be enough to reassure voters and critics alike that the…
