Iloilo City: The midterm elections in Western Visayas have begun with a largely peaceful atmosphere, although police are currently investigating two separate incidents potentially involving violations of election rules. According to Philippines News Agency, Lt. Col. Arnel Solis, spokesperson for

Bayang: A municipal council candidate and his aide were gunned down Monday morning while walking to cast their votes in Bayang, Lanao del Sur, police confirmed. Afganie Balt Taha, a town council aspirant, and supporter Walid Balt Taha, a relative

Caraga: Voting proceeded peacefully across Mindanao’s Davao and Caraga regions on Monday, with election and police officials reporting no poll-related incidents, aside from minor logistical challenges. According to Philippines News Agency, Police Regional Office-13 Director Brig. Gen. Christopher Abrahano inspected

Dumaguete: The Commission on Elections-Negros Island Region (Comelec-NIR) on Monday assured voters that there are enough ballots available, despite a mix-up reported in two precincts earlier in the day. According to Philippines News Agency, Lawyer Lionel Marco Castillano, Comelec-NIR director,

Ilocos Norte: Ilocos Norte election supervisor Joel Gines on Monday assured the public of the integrity of the automated counting machines (ACMs) that were tested and sealed before use on Election Day. According to Philippines News Agency, Gines made the

Antique: Members of the vulnerable sector lauded the exclusive voting time set by the Commission on Elections (Comelec), allowing them to cast their votes faster on Monday. Marife Mateo, a 39-year-old person with disability (PWD), said in an interview that