Category: General

Legazpi City: The national and local elections in the Bicol Region concluded smoothly, as reported by the Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) on Monday evening. PRO-5 Director Brig. Gen. Andre Dizon described the situation as “manageable and stable,” attributing the outcome to extensive preparations and coordinated efforts of all security forces. According to Philippines News Agency, Dizon credited the success of the elections to the dedication of officers, partner agencies, and the public. He emphasized the significance of the strict implementation of the gun ban in maintaining order and minimizing risks during the election period. A total of 26,482

Ilocos Norte: Ilocos Norte election supervisor Joel Gines on Monday assured the public of the integrity of the automated counting machines (ACMs) that were tested and sealed before use on Election Day. According to Philippines News Agency, Gines made the assurance amid social media posts claiming that the names of the candidates they voted for mayor and vice mayor did not appear on the printed receipts, particularly at the Laoag Central Elementary School and in other villages in this city. The posts further alleged that poll watchers have raised their concern to the electoral board but have yet to see

Batac City: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday voted early at the Mariano Marcos Memorial School in Batac City, Ilocos Norte where he began his career in public service. Marcos, together with mom, former first lady Imelda Marcos, sister Irene Araneta, and son, Ilocos Norte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Alexander Marcos, arrived at 7 a.m. at the school located in Barangay Valdez as a registered voter of Barangay Lacub, Precinct No. 36-A. After voting, they proceeded to the Marcos Museum and later on proceeded to the Calayab Elementary School in Laoag City, where other members of the first family

Manila: Filipinos can expect faster election results this year due to major technological upgrades and efforts by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to streamline transmission processes, a key poll watchdog said Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) spokesperson Ana Singson credited the speed of results transmittal to technological improvements, including 5G connectivity and the deployment of over 10,000 Starlink terminals across the country. Singson noted that conceptually, the transmission should be faster, expressing this in mixed English and Filipino during a press briefing. The PPCRV anticipated that early transmission results could start arriving

Quezon City: Defending champions Ateneo de Manila University and University of the East have commenced their respective title-retention campaigns in the UAAP Esports tournament, held at the Quantum Skyview Deck, Gateway 2 Mall. According to Philippines News Agency, the Blue Eagles faced off against the De La Salle University Green Archers in the NBA 2K category at 2:30 p.m. Paolo Medina, who played a pivotal role in leading Ateneo to victory in the previous season, expressed the team’s determination to secure back-to-back titles. He emphasized their commitment to adapting to the new team-style format, which he believes will make them

Cebu: Some automated counting machines (ACMs) in Central Visayas experienced minor technical glitches during the midterm polls on Monday. However, these issues were swiftly addressed and deemed “very negligible and manageable.” According to Philippines News Agency, Commission on Elections (Comelec)-7 Director Francisco Pobe explained in a briefing that the glitches primarily involved the ACMs’ optical readers, which accumulated dirt and misread ballots. Teachers, with the consent of all stakeholders including poll watchers, implemented immediate remedial measures to resolve these problems. Pobe also highlighted incidents of misdelivered ballots in various Cebu municipalities. Specific cases included 19 ballots from Bantayan Island erroneously