DAVAO CITY (May 13) – At just 25 years old, Clarice Jubahib defied all odds and toppled a political titan. In a stunning upset, the fresh Ateneo graduate defeated former House Speaker Pantaleon “Bebot” Alvarez, a seasoned lawmaker and national figure who once held the fourth most powerful position in the country as leader of the House of Representatives. A professional … [Read more...] about David vs Goliath: Clarice Jubahib topples ex-House Speaker Alvarez
Davao Region
Governor Jubahib and daughter Clarice emerge top winners in Davao del Norte capitol race
DAVAO CITY (May 13) — Incumbent Davao del Norte Governor Edwin “Kuya Gov” Jubahib has secured re-election in the 2025 local polls, based on official results from the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Jubahib, running under the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP), maintained a commanding lead over his closest rival, Representative Allan Dujali of Lakas-CMD. His daughter, … [Read more...] about Governor Jubahib and daughter Clarice emerge top winners in Davao del Norte capitol race
Former President Duterte, family, and allies dominate midterm elections in Davao City
DAVAO CITY (May 12)—The people of Davao City have spoken based on the partial official Comelec results, and their loyalty to the Duterte family remains firmly established. With the official canvassing nearly complete, former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte secured a landslide victory in his bid for mayor, alongside his running mate and son, incumbent Mayor Sebastian “Baste” … [Read more...] about Former President Duterte, family, and allies dominate midterm elections in Davao City
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
