MANILA (May 17) -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) officially proclaimed the 12 winning senators on Saturday, just five days after the May 12, 2025 national and local midterm elections—marking the fastest canvassing in the agency's history. The proclamation ceremony, led by Comelec Chairperson George Garcia, took place at The Manila Hotel Tent City. In Comelec … [Read more...] about Comelec proclaims 12 winning Senators, highlights fastest canvassing in history
Comelec starts deploying ballots for local absentee voting
MANILA – Government agencies and offices that have requested to participate in the local absentee voting (LAV) have started receiving the official ballots for the May 12 polls. Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairperson George Erwin Garcia said Thursday that the deployment of the official ballots for the LAV started on Wednesday. He said personnel who will deliver … [Read more...] about Comelec starts deploying ballots for local absentee voting
7 cops under custody for possible link in Kerwin Espinosa shooting
MANILA – Seven cops were arrested and put under custody for possible involvement in the shooting of Albuera, Leyte mayoralty candidate Kerwin Espinosa. The seven officers, including two officials, were found at a compound where an alleged gunman went after the shooting incident, Philippine National Police (PNP) spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo said at a press … [Read more...] about 7 cops under custody for possible link in Kerwin Espinosa shooting
PAF to hold send-off rites for troops in Myanmar contingent
MANILA—The Philippine Air Force (PAF) will hold a send-off ceremony Tuesday for its personnel who will be deployed as part of the Philippine Contingent for Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response Mission to Myanmar. Myanmar was rocked by a magnitude 7.7 earthquake on March 28. "The event is scheduled at 4 a.m. on April 1, 2025 at Base Operations, Colonel Jesus Villamor … [Read more...] about PAF to hold send-off rites for troops in Myanmar contingent
Dead dugong found beached in Surigao Sur town
BUTUAN CITY – A deceased dugong (sea cow) was discovered washed ashore near the seawall in Marihatag, Surigao del Sur, prompting an investigation by local environmental authorities, officials confirmed Thursday. Residents reported the marine mammal’s carcass to the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) and the local agriculture office on … [Read more...] about Dead dugong found beached in Surigao Sur town
