DAVAO CITY (April 7, 2025) — The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) has launched an investigation into the controversial storage of election paraphernalia in a private residence in Barangay Dumanlas, Buhangin, following reports from concerned residents and netizens who raised alarms over possible election irregularities. DCPO Director Col. Hansel Marantan confirmed the … [Read more...] about Police probe private storage of election equipment in Davao City
Mindanao Politics
PNP officers to serve as electoral board members in Maguindanao Norte for May 12 Polls
DAVAO CITY — Police officers will serve as members of the electoral boards (EBs) in polling precincts in the town of Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte, for the May 12 elections, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced on Thursday. This decision follows a recommendation from Comelec Chairperson George Erwin Garcia to place the area under the poll body’s … [Read more...] about PNP officers to serve as electoral board members in Maguindanao Norte for May 12 Polls
Nine Malls in Mindanao to serve as voting precincts for 2025 elections; None in Davao City
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
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
