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

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,

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

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

Rome: More than 5,000 police officers will be deployed across Rome for the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV on May 18, matching the security presence during the funeral of Pope Francis, Rome Prefect Lamberto Giannini announced Friday. According to Philippines

Basilan: Three people, including a poll watcher, were killed and two others were wounded in a predawn boat clash near Hadji Muhtamad town Monday, hours before elections began. According to Philippines News Agency, the fatalities-poll watcher Murasidul Kidong Abduarahman and