SM SUPERMALLS LEADS INCLUSIVE 2025 MALL VOTING

SM Supermalls, in collaboration with the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), proudly concluded its nationwide Mall Voting Program (MVP) for the 2025 National and Local Elections, successfully hosting tens of thousands of registered voters across 20 SM malls. A partial and unofficial count shows that more than 37,000 voters, representing an impressive 80% turnout, cast their… Read More SM SUPERMALLS LEADS INCLUSIVE 2025 MALL VOTING

Cong. Bing to prioritize ‘grassroots-centered’ bills

By REIA G. PABELONIA IBA, Zambales (PIA) — Re-elected 2nd District Representative Doris “Bing” Maniquiz is set to prioritize grassroots-centered legislative measures in the 20th Congress, focusing on education, labor benefits, and community-based support systems to enhance the quality of life in Zambales. Maniquiz was proclaimed winner of the congressional race after securing 173,074 votes… Read More Cong. Bing to prioritize ‘grassroots-centered’ bills

No Surprise: Gov. Ebdane, allies win anew in Zambales polls

By HENRY EMPEÑO | May 13, 2025 IBA, Zambales — There were no surprises in the recent local election results here, as Zambales Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. and allies dominated the May 12 exercise, securing 11 seats out of 12 elective posts in the province and also topping the polls for the two congressional districts.… Read More No Surprise: Gov. Ebdane, allies win anew in Zambales polls

PBBM declares May 12 a non-working holiday for nat’l, local polls

By PND | May 6, 2025 President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared May 12 a special non-working holiday to allow registered voters to participate in the national and local elections. Under Proclamation No. 878, President Marcos emphasized the “need to declare Monday, 12 May 2025, as a special (non-working) holiday to enable the people… Read More PBBM declares May 12 a non-working holiday for nat’l, local polls

Zambales aspirants sign Peace Covenant, join Unity Walk, Interfaith Rally and Candidates’ Forum

Election with Integrity: A Call to Unity IBA, Zambales — In a united effort to promote peace, unity, and collaboration ahead of the upcoming elections, the Zambales Provincial Police Office in partnership with the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) hosted an impactful event the—Signing of Peace Covenant, Unity Walk, Interfaith Rally, and Candidates Forum. The activity… Read More Zambales aspirants sign Peace Covenant, join Unity Walk, Interfaith Rally and Candidates’ Forum

Comelec: Barangay, SK execs allowed to join midterm polls campaign

By Ferdinand Patinio | March 21, 2025, 6:47 pm MANILA – All elected barangay (village) and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials are allowed to join political and campaign activities in the May 12 midterm polls. In Minute Resolution 24-1001 released Friday, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said these elected officials are exempted from the prohibition for public… Read More Comelec: Barangay, SK execs allowed to join midterm polls campaign

Comelec identifies 14 poll hotspots in Central Luzon

By Marie Joy S. Carbungco | March 7, 2025 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) —The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has placed 14 areas in Central Luzon under heightened monitoring as election areas of concern ahead of the 2025 national and local elections.  These areas include eight in Nueva Ecija, two each in Pampanga and Bulacan,… Read More Comelec identifies 14 poll hotspots in Central Luzon

COMELEC: Over 7.7 million voters in Central Luzon registered for 2025 polls

By Rick P. Quiambao | November 5, 2024 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Central Luzon announced that the region has 7,733,454 registered voters eligible to participate in the 2025 midterm elections. During the 23rd episode of the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas of the Philippine Information Agency, COMELEC Regional… Read More COMELEC: Over 7.7 million voters in Central Luzon registered for 2025 polls

NO CONTEST: Gov. Ebdane runs unopposed as he seeks third term

By HENRY EMPEÑO IBA, Zambales — As one catchy slogan puts it, it’s Ebdane all the way to 2025. This, as Governor Hermogenes “Jun” Ebdane Jr. stands unchallenged for another gubernatorial term in the May local elections next year. Gov. Ebdane filed his certificate of candidacy (CoC) on Oct. 2, accompanied by wife Alma, sons… Read More NO CONTEST: Gov. Ebdane runs unopposed as he seeks third term