Police say NegOcc polls generally peaceful
BACOLOD City Police Director Ronilo Quebrar and Negros Occidental Provincial Police Director Rosendo Franco declared Monday’s synchronized polls as peaceful with minimal election related violence and violations. (more)
Third barangay aspirant killed in N. Mindanao
POLITICAL violence claimed the life of another barangay candidate in Northern Mindanao, this time in Talakag town, Bukidnon province late last Sunday evening. (more)
Vote-buying, fights spoiling twin polls
VOTE-buying and unfair election practices marked the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections in several areas in Northern Mindanao, though officials said the twin polls had been orderly and generally peaceful. (more)
Seares: Did you elect a comedian?
THE Archdiocese of Cebu released on the eve of barangay and youth elections some tips on whom to vote for leaders. (more)
Editorials: Conduct of barangay, SK polls
THE barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections yesterday can be summed up as generally peaceful despite some obvious violation of poll rules. (more)
Mary Ann, Lim, Gabuya lead in opposition areas
OPPOSITION-ALLIED candidates for barangay captain in Cebu City survived the fight against administration bets in yesterday’s village and youth elections. (more)
Know your tasks: priest to poll winners
NEWLY elected barangay officials should know the boundaries of their responsibilities, said an official of the Archdiocese of Cebu. (more)
Inmates cheered, given money while voting
WITH the warm reception they got, one would think Marivic Himulatan and Leonora Libongcogon were candidates striding into Zapatera Elementary School to cast their votes. (more)
Politicians dip fingers in Mati barangay, SK polls
DESPITE appeals for politicians not to meddle in the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections, some could not resist dipping their fingers in what was supposed to be a non-partisan election. (more)
Quiet at the polls; very low turnout
THE noise it seems was only coming from the candidates and their supporters throughout the last day of campaign last Saturday as polling precincts in Davao City Monday were quiet, some too quiet; while several of those who took the time to go to their polling precincts could not locate their names. (more)
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