FACT SHEET: Why is one declared a nuisance candidate?
How did the Comelec decide that the other 117 candidates be excluded in next year's balloting? Here are three things you need to know.
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Duterte’s flip-flops in 2024 bare changing ‘opposition’ colors
Of the 92 claims by public figures fact-checked by VERA Files this year, 28 came from Duterte. Notably, 17 of his claims were flip-flops on key issues such as Charter change, drug-related extra-judicial killings and his political support for Marcos.
Pro-Duterte accounts flood YouTube with rage-bait disinformation amid UniTeam split
Disinformation peddlers appeared to have picked a side to throw in their support as the formerly allied Marcos and Duterte families turned against each other, with the latter seeming to have gotten the better end of the stick.
FACT SHEET: Pros and Cons of Delaying the 2025 BARMM elections
There is concern that postponement of the election could erode public trust, hamper the peace effort and add to the already volatile political situation in BARMM.
FACT CHECK: Rodrigo Duterte flip-flops on endorsing candidates in 2025 polls
Former president Rodrigo Duterte had earlier endorsed aspirants for the 2025 senatorial and party-list elections.
Don’t lose hope yet for positive changes in 2025 polls
Those who reject being tagged as "bobotante" or "bayaran" should show the candidates they're not stupid or paid voters who value popularity and entertainment more than integrity and leadership quality.
FACT SHEET: Why does the BARMM parliamentary election matter?
For the first time, the BARMM will have an election to fill 80 seats in the Bangsamoro parliament in May 2025, simultaneously with the midterm national elections.
FACT CHECK: Comelec backtracks on banning premature campaigning in 2025 polls
From saying it will ban premature campaigning in the 2025 polls, Comelec now says it cannot circumvent the 2007 law that repealed the restriction.
Can Marcos sustain ‘caring’ persona shown in SONA?
After the standing ovations and thunderous applause in the SONA, the president should work much harder now. The midterm election is still 10 months away, and many things could still happen in between.
2025 elections: Will more transparency translate to credible results?
The ball is still in the individual voters to make the election results credible by actively participating in the process, being discerning, and making sure that votes are counted properly.
