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Increased seismicity observed in Kanlaon Volcano; alert Level 3 stays

Manila, May 12 -- The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported an increase in Kanlaon Volcano's seismic activity on Monday. Seventy-two volcanic earthquakes were recorde... Read More


Long queues show Filipinos eager to vote - PPCRV

Manila, May 12 -- The long voting queues early in the morning of May 12 are a "positive" indication that Filipinos were eager to vote for this year's national and local elections, the Parish Pastoral ... Read More


PPCRV: 2025 elections 'a little more peaceful' than past years

Manila, May 12 -- The Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) said Monday the 2025 midterm elections appeared "a little more peaceful" compared to previous polls, despite reported incid... Read More


Faster election results expected amid tech upgrades

Manila, May 12 -- Filipinos can expect faster election results this year due to major technological upgrades and efforts by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to streamline transmission processes, ... Read More


British envoy says PH elections 'mostly positive'

Manila, May 12 -- British Ambassador to the Philippines Laure Beaufils on Monday said initial impressions from her team observing the 2025 midterm elections have been largely encouraging, describing t... Read More


Voters call for transparency, good governance from election winners

Manila, May 12 -- As Filipinos trooped to polling centers under the blazing daytime heat, one message echoed across precincts in Manila -- voters are demanding for transparency, integrity, and genuine... Read More


2025 midterm polls 'very peaceful' - PNP chief

Manila, May 12 -- Except for minor glitches in counting machines and shooting incidents, the 2025 midterm elections are generally peaceful and orderly, Philippine National Police (PNP) Gen. Rommel Fra... Read More


Comelec suspends proclamation of 19 candidates

Manila, May 12 -- The proclamation of 19 local and national candidates, if ever they win in the May 12 elections, has been ordered suspended, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said Monday. Accord... Read More


Voters benefit from innovations in May 12 polls - Comelec

Manila, May 12 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday said new innovations introduced in the May 12 midterm polls have benefitted many voters. In a press briefing, Comelec Chairperson Geo... Read More


Comelec never issues running total of votes - spox

Manila, May 12 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has never issued a running total of votes, an official said Monday. "For any partial tally, the data may have been sourced from Comelec, but th... Read More