DAVAO CITY (May 24)—A Filipino lawyer is calling on the Philippine Supreme Court to expand the application of the legal doctrine of “continuing mandamus” to compel the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) to strictly uphold election laws amid mounting concerns over the 2025 midterm polls. In a public statement, Atty. Israelito Torreon cited serious irregularities during the May … [Read more...] about KOJC lawyer urges use of ‘continuing mandamus’ to safeguard 2025 Philippine elections
Mindanao Politics
A Political Earthquake: Team Asenso Wipes Out Opposition in Misamis Occ
DAVAO CITY (May 14)--- The votes have been cast, the numbers have been tallied, and the verdict is clear: Team Asenso has redrawn the political map of Misamis Occidental. In a historic sweep, Governor Henry S. Oaminal and his entire slate delivered a crushing blow to their opponents in the 2025 midterm elections, capturing every major elective post in the province—from the … [Read more...] about A Political Earthquake: Team Asenso Wipes Out Opposition in Misamis Occ
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
Thousands join PDP-Laban rally in Kidapawan City with Mayor Baste Duterte
KIDAPAWAN CITY (April 13) — Thousands of residents gathered at the City Hall Plaza in Kidapawan City for a PDP-Laban rally on Sunday evening. The event featured speeches from Davao City Mayor Sebastian "Baste" Duterte, Kidapawan City Mayor Paolo Evangelista, Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa, and North Cotabato gubernatorial candidate Manny Piñol. Duterte addressed the crowd, … [Read more...] about Thousands join PDP-Laban rally in Kidapawan City with Mayor Baste Duterte
Board Member candidate survives ambush in Maguindanao del Sur
DAVAO CITY (April 13) — Datu Baba Omar, a candidate for board member in the first district of Maguindanao del Sur, survived an ambush around 3:00 p.m. today while traveling home from a proclamation rally. Omar, who previously served as Vice Mayor of South Upi, recounted that he and his convoy were returning from Dulawan, Datu Piang, when they noticed a silver minivan parked … [Read more...] about Board Member candidate survives ambush in Maguindanao del Sur
