An infographic (Scroll from left to right, hover on each icon to see family links) Davao City voted for lawyers, business owners, healthcare workers, and career government employees into its elective posts during this year’s midterm elections. There are eight
COTABATO CITY (MindaNews / 17 May) – The United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP), the political party of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), won big in the provinces of Maguindanao del Sur, Maguindanao del Norte and Tawi-Tawi, and in Cotabato
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 17 May) – Defeated mayoralty candidate Karlo Alexei Nograles conceded Friday evening to former President Rodrigo Duterte, who overwhelmingly won the city’s top post during the May 12 elections. Based on the tally of the Board
LINAMON, Lanao del Norte (MindaNews / 16 May) – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has declared no failure of elections in the two Lanao provinces, and that the winning candidates have been proclaimed already. In a text message Friday morning,
ZAMBOANGA CITY (MindaNews / 15 May) — In a very close fight, Basilan Rep. Mujiv Hataman won over his nephew Jay Hataman Salliman in the gubernatorial race. Hataman, running under the Bangsamoro United Party, garnered 121,829 votes, over lawyer Jay
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 15 May) — For the third-generation Dutertes who won in last Monday’s elections, political dynasties are okay, provided these have done something for the good of the people. Furthermore, it all depends on the people who
MALAYBALAY CITY (MindaNews / 15 May) — From 1987 until 2025, four members of the Zubiri family—Jose Maria R. Zubiri Jr. and sons Juan Miguel (now a senator), Jose Maria III, and Manuel Antonio—have occupied the House seat for Bukidnon’s
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews / 15 May) — Despite falling short on his Senate comeback, a number of family members, close associates, and allies of boxing legend and former senator Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao were proclaimed winners in the May 12
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / May 15) — First district councilor-elect Rodrigo “Rigo” Duterte II said there have been no talks yet of having him take the post as acting vice mayor should his uncle, vice mayor-elect Sebastian “Baste” Duterte, would
LINAMON, Lanao del Norte (MindaNews / 14 May) — All three Dimaporo candidates for the top posts in this province dominantly won, garnering votes ranging from six to nine times against their opponents. The Provincial Board of Canvassers (PBOC) proclaimed
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (MindaNews / 14 May) — Misamis Oriental Governor Peter Unabia (Lakas), who faced a backlash for his pre-election sexist remarks against nurses and anti-Maranao comments, and his two sons were defeated by their opponents in last Monday’s
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur (MindaNews / 14 May) — Three incumbent mayoral candidates seeking reelection in Agusan del Sur emerged victorious in hotly contested polls and were officially proclaimed by local election officials. The only casualty was Mayor Jose
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur (MindaNews / 14 May) — Surigao del Norte Governor Robert Lyndon Barbers has secured a second term after narrowly defeating 2nd District Rep. Francisco Jose “Bingo” Matugas II in one of the most closely watched
MALAYBALAY CITY (MindaNews / 14 May) – All four members of the Romualdo family in the province of Camiguin were reelected to the same posts they won during the general elections in May 2022. Jurdin Jesus Romualdo retained his seat
PUALAS, Lanao del Sur (MindaNews / 13 May) — Police released 80 supporters of local candidates involved in a brawl in this municipality on election day, but five who were found carrying firearms were detained. Maj. Salahuddin Bashir, Lanao del
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 13 May) – The Commission on Elections on Tuesday proclaimed five Dutertes as winners in the May 12 elections as Dabawenyos voted for the father, two sons and two grandsons to key posts. The Dutertes were
ZAMBOANGA CITY (MindaNews / 13 May) – Incumbent Zamboanga City Rep. Khymer Adan Olaso (District 1), a former seaman, won the mayoralty race in this city. Olaso defeated incumbent Second District Rep. Manuel Jose “Mannix” Dalipe and Pedro “Pete” Natividad
KORONADAL CITY (MindaNews / 13 May) – Incumbent South Cotabato Gov. Reynaldo Tamayo Jr., the national president of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP), has been reelected to his third term following a landslide win in Monday’s elections. The Provincial
GENERAL LUNA, Surigao del Norte (MindaNews / 13 May) — Former Dinagat governor and known political rival of the Ecleo dynasty, Arlene “Kaka” Bag-ao, made a successful return to the political arena after winning the lone congressional seat of Dinagat
MALAYBALAY CITY (MindaNews / 13 May) – It’s only a partial victory for couple Anthony and Norma Uy in Impasugong, the northern town in Bukidnon famous for its scenic Communal Ranch. Anthony, now on his last term as mayor, ran
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews / 13 May) – Incumbent City Mayor Lorelie Pacquiao won her bid for a second term following a heated electoral race that practically divided the city’s political scene. The City Board of Canvassers (CBOC) proclaimed Pacquiao
MALAYBALAY CITY (MindaNews / 13 May) – The mother and daughter tandem of Junamie Galario and Cecil Galario, who ran as independents, have been proclaimed winners in the contest for mayor and vice mayor, respectively, in neighboring Valencia City. Lawyer
KORONADAL CITY (MindaNews / 13 May) – Reelectionist South Cotabato Gov. Reynaldo Tamayo Jr. and his erstwhile archrival, former second district representative Ferdinand Hernandez, are poised for victory, partial and unofficial results of the May 12 local elections showed. Tamayo
MALAYBALAY CITY (MindaNews / 13 May) – Twenty-nine of the 41 House members from Mindanao who signed the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte and ran for reelection are poised to retain their seats based on the partial, unofficial
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/May 13) – Two candidates here – Maria Victoria “Mags” Maglana and Bernard Al-ag – have conceded defeat as they trailed behind based on the partial and unofficial results of the May 12 local elections. Maglana, a peace
Concerned citizens remove political campaign materials along Mars Street, GSIS Heights, Matina in Davao City on Tuesday, 13 May 2025. MindaNews photo by GREGORIO C. BUENO
Thank you for the opportunity to have afforded the people of (Davao City) District 1 more choices. Our dreams for the sustainable development of Davao, a good quality of life, a government with integrity, consistent defense of the environment, and
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/May 13) — Former President and long-time mayor of Davao City – Rodrigo Duterte – is certain of victory for an eighth term as mayor, based on partial, unofficial results. Leading by wide margins, too, are his two sons and two
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 12 May) – The conduct of elections was generally peaceful across the three districts in Davao City but discrepancies between the ballot selections and voting receipt, missing names, and malfunctions of the automated counting machine (ACM), were among
Maria Victoria “Mags” Maglana, candidate for Davao City’s 1st district representative, casts her vote at the Manuel Roxas Elementary School in Davao City shortly before 3 p.m. on 12 May 2025. Maglana ran against Rep. Paolo Duterte and PBA party-list Rep. Margarita Ignacia “Migs” Nograles and two others. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETO
GENERAL LUNA, Surigao del Norte (MindaNews / 12 May) – A shortage of official ballots was reported in several clustered precincts at the Libertad Central Elementary School in Butuan City on Monday, but the Commission on Elections (Comelec) immediately put
MALAYBALAY CITY (MindaNews / 12 May) – Bayan Muna has called for a manual counting of votes cast in Monday’s midterm national and local elections to prevent the possibility of widespread fraud and voter disenfranchisement. The group was reacting to
Troops from the 5th Mechanized Infantry “Kaagapay” Battalion and the Philippine National Police guard an entry point in Nunungan, Lanao del Norte, which is classified as an election area of concern, on Monday, 12 May 2025. MindaNews photo by RICHEL V. UMEL
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 12 May) – Former President Rodrigo Duterte, whom his camp is “confident” of winning the mayoralty race in this city, could render the functions of the office while in detention in The Hague, his daughter Vice
MARAWI CITY (MindaNews / 12 May) – At least three persons were killed in separate incidents of electoral violence in Lanao del Sur on Monday, authorities said. The killings happened as intense rivalry between supporters of local candidates marred the
KORONADAL CITY (MindaNews / 12 May) — I went to the Koronadal Central Elementary School just before 6 a.m. to exercise my right to vote as a person with disability (PWD). I was with my octogenarian mother. Our assigned clustered
DATU ODIN SINSUAT, Maguindanao del Norte (MindaNews / 12 May) – Tension gripped the municipal hall here early Monday morning after supporters of the United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP), the political party of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), blocked
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/ 12 May) – Should he win as mayor, Karlo Nograles said he does not expect the Dutertes or their supporters to file complaints or exhibit violent reactions against it. “I don’t think that will happen. No, I
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 11 May) – The Bishop of Tandag urged voters in his diocese to vote for candidates who are imbued with five essential virtues of servant-leadership: compassion, conscience, competence, commitment, and community/ common good. In his pastoral
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 11 May) — Under a new leadership, Davao City residents will expect, among others, more social services and financial assistance, and equitable allocation in the city’s budget, including reducing confidential and intelligence funds, mayoralty candidate Karlo
Comelec workers on Sunday morning load boxes of ballots in a van that would bring them to Tamparan town in Lanao del Sur. The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has started distributing the ballots from the provincial capitol in Marawi City
Confetti rains on Karlo Alexei Nograles candidate for Davao City mayor (center) and his team at the end of the miting de avance Saturday night, 10 May 2025 in Buhangin. Nograles’ team is asking voters to vote for a change
A supposed press statement from the Commission on Elections has circulated on various social media pages, with some posted on spoofed versions of media channels such as Rappler, Inquirer, and Philstar.com. The Comelec statement supposedly announces the disqualification of partylist
MALAYBALAY CITY (MindaNews / 10 May) – The Moro Islamic Liberation Front and its political party, the United Bangsamoro Justice Party, on Saturday announced their choice for senators for the May 12 midterm elections. The senatorial candidates endorsed by the
