DAVAO CITY – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has identified nine malls in Mindanao as alternative voting precincts for the May 12, 2025, national and local elections, aiming to provide voters with more accessible and convenient polling venues. However, despite the presence of numerous shopping malls in Davao City, none have been designated as voting precincts so … [Read more...] about Nine Malls in Mindanao to serve as voting precincts for 2025 elections; None in Davao City
Mindanao Politics
Ballot printing 63% complete for May 12 midterms-Comelec
Comelec-ballots.-PNA photo DAVAO CITY – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced Tuesday that over 45.6 million ballots—63.32 percent of the total 72,097,420 required—have been printed for the May 12 midterm elections. The Printing, which resumed on January 27 at the National Printing Office (NPO) in Quezon City, is being carried out in partnership with Miru … [Read more...] about Ballot printing 63% complete for May 12 midterms-Comelec
Comelec tightens rules on poll surveys, requires registration for transparency
DAVAO CITY – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is now requiring all survey firms conducting and publishing election-related surveys to register and submit comprehensive reports as part of efforts to ensure transparency and accountability in pre-election polling. Under Resolution No. 11117, promulgated on Thursday, the Comelec en banc mandates that any individual, … [Read more...] about Comelec tightens rules on poll surveys, requires registration for transparency
Pimentel urges Senate to expedite VP Sara’s impeachment trial
DAVAO CITY—Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III has urged Senate President Francis Escudero to act "forthwith" on Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial, emphasizing the constitutional mandate for immediate proceedings. In a letter dated Feb. 14, which he shared with reporters on Tuesday, Pimentel cited Article XI, Section 3 of the 1987 Constitution. The … [Read more...] about Pimentel urges Senate to expedite VP Sara’s impeachment trial
VP Duterte congratulates participants of peace rally, emphasizes unity for nation’s progress
DAVAO CITY – Vice President Sara Duterte congratulated the participants of the massive Peace Rally held on January 13, 2025, calling it a powerful demonstration of unity and faith in pursuing peace for the country's development. In her statement, Vice President Duterte expressed her gratitude to the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) members for their ongoing efforts in fostering … [Read more...] about VP Duterte congratulates participants of peace rally, emphasizes unity for nation’s progress
