Filing for May 2025 Elections Begins
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) officially began accepting certificates of candidacy (COCs) today, October 1, 2024, signaling the start of the election period for the May 2025 national and local elections. The filing period will run until October 8, 2024, as political aspirants prepare for over 18,000 positions across the country. Positions Up for Election […]
Dr. Willie Ong to Run for Senate Despite Cancer Battle
Health advocate and cardiologist Dr. Willie Ong has announced his intent to run for a Senate seat in the 2025 elections, despite currently undergoing treatment for cancer. During a Facebook Live session on Monday, Ong revealed that his wife, Dr. Anna Liza Ramoso, will be filing his Certificate of Candidacy (COC) on October 2, 2024, […]
COMELEC Concludes Voter Registration for 2025 Elections
In a decisive move, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has successfully concluded the voter registration process ahead of the 2025 mid-term elections in the Philippines, reaching its target of 3 million new registrants without extending the September 30 deadline. According to COMELEC Chairman George Garcia, extensive preparations and early campaigning helped manage the influx of […]
PAGASA Releases Monthly Tropical Cyclone Forecast for Late 2024 and Early 2025
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has released its Monthly Tropical Cyclone Forecast covering the period from September 2024 to February 2025. According to the forecast, a total of 6 to 12 tropical cyclones (TCs) are expected to affect the country within this timeframe. Breakdown of Expected Cyclones Per Month: September 2024: […]