DAVAO CITY --- On May 9, 2022, a national election will be held in the Philippines. Except for barangay officials, the country will elect its 17th president and all other national, provincial, and local government officials. The Philippines, which is seen as an Asian democracy's bastion, has also seen electoral instability and violence. Gunmen sent by the family of … [Read more...] about Election 2022: The Heat Is On
Mindanao elections
Mayor Sara hails Dabawenyos for favoring 12 HNP Senate bets
DAVAO CITY -- Mayor Sara Z. Duterte has hailed Dabawenyos for their straight vote for 12 Senate candidates backed by her political party, the Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HNP), a first in this city’s history. “I have said that I feel alone every day, stressing over making sure Davao City is okay but when I am in distress, Dabawenyos carry me on their backs,” she said in her … [Read more...] about Mayor Sara hails Dabawenyos for favoring 12 HNP Senate bets
Comelec sees high turnout of voters in Davao Region
DAVAO CITY -- The Commission on Elections in Davao Region (Comelec-11) expects more than 80 percent of the 2.8 million voters in Region 11 will cast votes on Monday’s election. Lawyer Michael Abbas, the Regional Director of Comelec-11, said a higher voter turnout is anticipated because of the extended time of voting from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Voters who are inside the … [Read more...] about Comelec sees high turnout of voters in Davao Region
Comelec, government forces in Davao ready for Monday’s election
DAVAO CITY – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) and the over 7,000-strong police and military forces in Davao are ready for Monday’s elections, with about 2.8 million voters across the Davao Region expected to cast their votes. Lawyer Krisna Caballero, Comelec-11 spokesperson, said the 1,139 vote counting machines have been deployed in all polling places in Region … [Read more...] about Comelec, government forces in Davao ready for Monday’s election
