Voting difficulties of Muslim senate bet Mek Lidasan reflect struggles of Moros, IPs
Makabayan senatorial bet Amirah Lidasan said the difficulties she faced while voting reflected the struggles Moro and indigenous communities face.
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From coastal areas and rice fields to the Senate: 3 candidates bat for genuine agri sector representation
As Filipinos grapple with rising food prices and food insecurity, how can Roberto Ballon, Ronnel Arambulo and Danilo Ramos prove that farmers and fishers deserve a spot in the Senate?
When ‘okay na ‘to’ is not OK
"Okay na 'to" or "pwede na" should never be a consideration, particularly in positions that allocate trillions of pesos in public funds, formulate policies and programs, and implement these supposedly for the majority of Filipinos, not for their partisan and personal interests.
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.
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.
