DAVAO CITY (May 11) – The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Region XI has reminded voters that taking videos or photos inside polling precincts during the May 12, 2025 elections is strictly prohibited. Violators may face imprisonment of up to six years, as this is considered an election offense. COMELEC emphasized that live streaming or capturing images within voting centers … [Read more...] about COMELEC warns voters: No photos or videos inside polling precincts on Election Day
Police warn candidates and voters against vote buying and selling
DAVAO CITY (May 11) – The Police Regional Office XI (PRO-XI) has issued a strong warning to both candidates and voters who may engage in vote buying and selling, stressing that those caught will face penalties under the law. PRO-XI assured the public that authorities will closely monitor incidents of vote buying and selling, especially as the 2025 midterm elections draw … [Read more...] about Police warn candidates and voters against vote buying and selling
5-month-old baby dies after landslide buries their home
DAVAO CITY (May 9) – Residents of Purok 3, Sitio Quarry, Mundo Hill, Barangay Marilog Proper, Marilog District, Davao City worked together to dig through the soil that had buried a house due to a landslide in an effort to save those inside. The incident occurred shortly after 9:00 AM on May 8. According to reports, a 5-month-old baby identified as Khyle Layuran died on … [Read more...] about 5-month-old baby dies after landslide buries their home
Final testing and sealing of vote counting machines conducted in Davao City ahead of May 12 elections
DAVAO CITY(May 7) – The final testing and sealing of Automated Counting Machines (ACMs) was conducted on Monday, May 6, across voting centers in all three districts of Davao City in preparation for the May 12 midterm elections. At Catalunan Grande Elementary School in the First District, members of the Electoral Board thoroughly inspected the ACMs and election paraphernalia … [Read more...] about Final testing and sealing of vote counting machines conducted in Davao City ahead of May 12 elections
DCPO tightens security at voting centers ahead of 2025 Midterm Elections
DAVAO CITY (May 7) – The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) has implemented heightened security measures across voting centers in the city’s three districts for the upcoming 2025 midterm elections. According to the DCPO, 2,007 police personnel have been deployed throughout Davao City, with 534 of them assigned specifically to guard voting centers located in schools. DCPO … [Read more...] about DCPO tightens security at voting centers ahead of 2025 Midterm Elections
