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NAMFREL: More violence in BARMM midterm elections noted
By PSALM MISHAEL TARUC
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May 16, 2025
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At least 242 election-related deaths were recorded in BARMM, said conflict monitoring group, most of which involved loose firearms.
ACM issues hound voters despite fewer machines replaced
By Rhoanne De Guzman
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May 12, 2025
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Comelec chairman George Garcia disclosed that only 311 of the 16,000 contingency ACMs were used to replace those that malfunctioned in the May 12 polls.
Voting difficulties of Muslim senate bet Mek Lidasan reflect struggles of Moros, IPs
By BRYAN MANALANG
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May 12, 2025
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Makabayan senatorial bet Amirah Lidasan said the difficulties she faced while voting reflected the struggles Moro and indigenous communities face.
Fifteen precincts to extend voting period — Comelec
By Blanch Ancla
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May 12, 2025
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Fifteen precincts will have extended voting period, but turnout in these precincts will not affect the outcome of the elections, explained Comelec Chair George Garcia.
Voting delays in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Saudi Ampatuan in BARMM resolved – Comelec
By BLANCH ANCLA
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May 12, 2025
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Voting was delayed by five hours in Datu Odin Sinsuat Municipality, BARMM after residents blocked the entry of election materials and the election board members. The Marine Corps helped ease the situation but only 28% of the 3,465 clustered precincts were opened by noon.
