Almost 3/4th of election materials delivered by Gihipos
Fresh Take:
The Davao regional police cracked down hard on the rampant violation of electoral laws during the May 12, 2025 National and Local Elections (NLE). The crackdown, initiated on May 13, saw over 77% of election paraphernalia and other materials confiscated across the region.
Police Major Catherine Dela Rey from the Davao Police Regional Office (PRO-Davao) verified the stringent operation to prevent illegal campaigning and ensure the fair collection and disposal of election materials.
Insight: Election-related violations, such as vote-buying, could not affect the voter turnout or the integrity of the election process. All polling precincts confirmed they were fully operational throughout the election day, ensuring voters could cast their ballots without any hindrance[2].
The PRO-Davao sustained its vigilant efforts in collaboration with the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and other partner agencies to maintain peace and order during the post-election period.
Although alleged isolated incidents of violence occurred, such as an altercation involving a 15-year-old in Davao Occidental and a shooting incident in New Corella, Davao del Norte, these incidents underwent investigation, and authorities worked diligently to address the situation[4].
By May 13, the electoral agency claimed that about 80% of election results transmitted had been processed, indicating progress towards the resolution of the overall election results[3].
Comelec Chair George Garcia hinted at leniency regarding the removal of campaign materials, acknowledging the exhaustion of candidates[6].
Reminder: This article provides an overview of the electoral process and highlights specific incidents during the May 12, 2025 National and Local Elections in the Davao region. The initial report includes local issues such as technical glitches, overvoting, discrepancies, security concerns, and isolated incidents of violence, which have raised concerns about the integrity of the electoral process[1][5].
- "Election Day Incidents Report in Davao Region"
- "Voter Turnout Remains High despite Incidents"
- "80% of Election Results Processed"
- "Incidents of Violence during NLE Investigated"
- "Calls for Transparency and Accountability"
- "Candidates Granted Five Days to Remove Campaign Materials"
In the Davao region, the regional police emphasized their commitment to policy-and-legislation concerning politics and elections, cracking down on violations during the May 12, 2025 National and Local Elections. Despite isolated incidents of violence and other technical glitches, the electoral process in Davao seemed to maintain its integrity. In the aftermath of the elections, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and other partner agencies collaborated to maintain peace and order, ensuring a smooth transition into the new political landscape.
