Every election is more than a contest of numbers; it is a test of our nationโs soul. Each time we go to the polls, we are given a sacred opportunity โ not just to choose leaders, but to reflect on…
SWS survey: Most Filipinos turn to prayer to cope with stress
MANILA, Philippines โ When life gets heavy, most Filipinos find solace in prayer. A new Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey found that praying or engaging in spiritual activities is the top way Filipinos cope with stress, cited by 16% of…
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 irregularities as the May 12 elections draw near in southern Moro communities. The Independent Election…
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 to tighten security in the island province once notorious for insurgent threats. Around 100 troops…
