Contest Results Confirmed: Main Candidates Clarified
A Wrap-Up of the Raucous Elections:
It's all over, the elections have been held, and the candidates are winding down their campaigning, despite voters still on the road touring various provinces to cast their votes.
Pack your bags, let's head back to our roots.
Many workers took the long weekend off, as President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. declared Monday, the day of the elections, a special non-working holiday across the country to encourage citizens to vote.
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Still, it's no secret that electoral fraud happens often.
Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan, from the Police Regional Office (PRO) 7, confirmed empty hands when it comes to election-related incidents in Central Visayas on Election Day. Contrasting the disturbing incidents that occurred elsewhere.
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In Barangay Mambulac, Silay City, Negros Occident, two volunteer watchers died and five were injured when they were shot by unidentified gunmen at 7:00 am on Monday, May 12, 2025. Barangay Captain Arnie Benedicto from Lantad, Silay City is under suspicion after handing over to the Negros Occidental Provincial Police Office (Nocppo) the previous day.
Colonel Rainerio de Chavez, Nocppo director, confirmed that Benedicto tested positive for drugs.
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Supporters of Silay City Mayor Joedith Gallego claimed the victims were taken to Teresita Lopez Jalandoni Hospital, but unfortunately, the two, Albert Salimbot, and Ronnie Piedad, didn't make it.
In Bayang, Lanao del Sur, the city council candidate and the city councilor candidate of the barangay were gunned down. The victims were en route to the polling precinct when they were ambushed.
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In the City of Dinas, Zamboanga del Sur, a political supporter died when his companion was caught in a crossfire between two political rivals on the eve of the elections.
In Central Visayas, 9 million policemen were on duty in multiple polling precincts to maintain the peace during the elections.
Brig. Gen. Maranan confirmed that although they've caught a few individuals suspected of vote buying, the overall situation remains clear.
Congratulations to all on the chaos!
- Despite the elections concluding in Central Visayas, an instance of crime and injustice was reported in Zamboanga del Sur, where a political supporter was killed in a crossfire between two political rivals.
- Meanwhile, in Lanao del Sur and Silay City, the city council candidate and a city councilor candidate, along with volunteer watchers, were victims of gun violence, shedding light on the broader issue of crime and justice in general-news, a stark contrast to the peaceful elections in Central Visayas.
