Namfrel, politicians demand Comelec explanation on server ‘glitches’
The sporadic glitches of the transmission server brought suspicions of possible cheating in the counting of votes of the automated elections. Senator Panfilo Lacson and...
Angel Locsin shuts down Ferdinand Marcos supporter on Twitter
Actress Angel Locsin slammed a Twitter user anew for implying that she is a New People's Army supporter after defending senatorial aspirant Neri Colmenares from being...
On lawmaking and its duties: Bato dela Rosa as incoming senator
The controversial answers of former PNP chief and senatorial aspirant Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa in a televised interview about his supposed lack of knowledge...
Philippines gives thumbs-up to Duterte as loyalists dominate election
MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte looked set on Tuesday to strengthen his grip on power after unofficial results of a mid-term election showed big wins...
Mike Enriquez to leading senate bets: ‘Anong maaasahan namin sa inyo ngayon?’
Veteran broadcaster Mike Enriquez trended on local Twitter after some Filipinos shared clips of his appearance in GMA Network's election coverage where he uttered...
Samira Gutoc calmly dismisses critics on indelible ink incident: ‘No biggie’
Marawi civic leader Samira Gutoc addressed criticisms on the indelible ink being placed on her right thumb instead of her forefinger in a short...
Environment group calls for upcycling of campaign materials to reduce waste
An environmental group called for electoral candidates to upcycle their campaign paraphernalia like tarpaulins into different materials instead of throwing or burning them after the...
Angel Locsin defends Neri Colmenares against ‘police papers’ red-tagging
Angel Locsin decried on Twitter the alleged red-tagging activity of some police officers in Manila against senatorial aspirant Neri Colmenares and other leftist party-list...
Why it’s illegal for voters to share their receipt and accomplished ballot
Concerned social media users tagged the Comelec after a particular voter unlawfully shared pictures of her accomplished ballot with the names of her preferred...
Woman gets stabbed on Central Avenue overpass with no officials in sight
A commuter narrated how he and his companion encountered a bloodied woman from an overpass in Central Avenue at Quezon City after she was...
Jejomar Binay’s rejected ballot and the ‘special treatment’ by Comelec
Former Vice President Jejomar Binay's closed-door meeting with Comelec after his ballot was repeatedly rejected raised concerns whether he followed the procedure dictated on...
Duterte expected to strengthen clout after midterm ‘referendum’
MANILA — Voting was underway on Monday in midterm elections seen as a referendum on the rule of maverick President Rodrigo Duterte, who looks set to...
Why you can’t underestimate the effect of votes you sold
Vote buying and vote selling have been one of the most rampant forms of electoral fraud in the Philippines during elections. This 2019 midterm election,...
What voters should expect when vote counting machines malfunction
Vote-counting machines (VCM) in some precincts were found defective and caused unnecessary burden among the electorate during the mid-term polls on May 13. Some Filipinos...
Election Day: What it’s like to be a poll inspector for a day
It is the big day for elections inspectors, known as electoral board members, on Monday, May 13 as Filipinos flock to polling precincts to...