2 Injured in Abra Shooting Incident on Election Day

Bangued: The Philippine National Police has confirmed a shooting incident on election day in Bangued, which resulted in two individuals being injured. Both were transported to Seares Memorial Hospital and are currently in stable condition, according to Col. Daniel Pel-ey, Abra Provincial Police Office information officer, who addressed the media in a press conference. According … Read more

Pope Leo XIV’s Motto, Coat of Arms Unveiled

Vatican City: Pope Leo XIV has officially unveiled his papal coat of arms and motto, both deeply rooted in his Augustinian background and centered on themes of unity and communion in the Church, Vatican News reported. According to Philippines News Agency, the coat of arms is split diagonally. The upper section, set against a blue … Read more

60 Alleged Flying Voters Arrested in Maguindanao Sur

Buluan: Police arrested 60 suspected flying voters and confiscated a grenade, iron rods, and fake registration documents in Buluan, Maguindanao del Sur during Monday’s elections, officials said. According to Philippines News Agency, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region for Muslim Mindanao police spokesperson, Lt. Col. Jopy Ventura, stated that the men were allegedly transported from Bukidnon, Sultan Kudarat, … Read more

Vulnerable Sector in Antique Praises Exclusive Voting Time

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 she did not wait long at the Mag-aba Central School in the municipality of Pandan … Read more

Peaceful Voting Reported Across Caraga, Davao Regions

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 precincts with Commission on Elections-Caraga officials Edwin Cadungog and Geraldine Samson. “Voters are casting ballots … Read more

Lanao Sur Candidate and Aide Fatally Shot on Election Day

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 and brother of a village official, were ambushed around 8 a.m. in Barangay Rinabor. According … Read more