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Multitudes to vote in Cebu, an upcoming election event.

Over 3.4 million residents from Cebu's urban centers, namely Cebu, Lapu-Lapu, and Mandaue, prepare to exercise their voting rights.

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Over 3.4 million residents, encompassing those dwelling in the urbanized cities such as Cebu,...
Over 3.4 million residents, encompassing those dwelling in the urbanized cities such as Cebu, Lapu-Lapu, and Mandaue, are preparing to exercise their voting rights

Multitudes to vote in Cebu, an upcoming election event.

Over 3.4 million Cebuanos, the vibrant denizens of Cebu, Lapu-Lapu, and Mandaue, are primed to cast their votes in the 2025 National and Local Midterm Elections happening on May 12. Cebu, a vote-rich province in the Philippines, ranks among the top 10 provinces with the highest voting population. With a total of 68.43 million registered voters nationwide, Cebu alone has 4,120 clustered precincts.

In these elections, Cebuanos will be deciding on 12 Senators, 1 Member of the House of Representatives from seven districts, 1 Provincial Governor, 1 Provincial Vice Governor, 2 Members of the Sanggunian Panlalawigan (Provincial Board Members) per Legislative District, 1 Party-list Representative, and numerous local representatives in towns, cities, and villages.

This year's midterm polls will offer Cebuanos a smorgasbord of 66 senatorial candidates, 23 candidates for district representation, three gubernatorial candidates, two vice gubernatorial candidates, 25 Sanggunian Panlalawigan candidates, and a whopping 156 party-list groups to choose from.

The elections will play out differently in Cebu City, divided into the North and South Congressional Districts, where each district will elect eight councilors and one representative. Other cities across the province will have the same voting process as well.

Fast forward to May 11,Comelec 7 Director Francisco Pobe announced that they are all systems go for the smooth conduct of the midterm elections. Comelec has ensured that all election paraphernalia, materials, and official ballots have been delivered to each polling place, with early deliveries to remote and far-flung areas. On Election Day itself, ballots for nearby areas and cities will be dispatched. To promote a fair and peaceful voting process, campaigning on Election Day is strictly prohibited, and a liquor ban will be in effect.

Whether you're a registered voter in Cebu City Central School—one of the polling centers with the highest number of registered voters in Cebu City—or anywhere else in the province, make sure to exercise your right to vote. Don't forget to use Comelec's precinct finder online before heading to the polls. Happy voting, Cebuanos!

While information regarding the specific number of candidates for some positions in Cebu and the province as a whole is not detailed, here's a quick look at the Cebu City candidates for Mayor and Vice-Mayor:

Mayor (Cebu City)- Nestor Archival (LP)- Julieto Co (Independent)- Raymond Alvin Garcia (PFP)- Mike Rama (Barug)- Yogi Ruiz (KBL)

Vice-Mayor (Cebu City)- Joey Daluz (PFP)- Dondon Hontiveros (Barug)- Tommy Osmeña (LP)

  1. The 2025 National and Local Midterm Elections, happening on May 12, will see over 3.4 million Cebuanos exercise their voting rights, making Cebu, a province in the Philippines, one of the top 10 provinces with the highest voting population.
  2. In these elections, Cebuanos will be deciding on various positions, including 12 Senators, 1 Member of the House of Representatives from seven districts, 1 Provincial Governor, 1 Provincial Vice Governor, and numerous local representatives in towns, cities, and villages.
  3. This year's midterm polls in Cebu will feature 66 senatorial candidates, 23 candidates for district representation, three gubernatorial candidates, two vice gubernatorial candidates, 25 Sanggunian Panlalawigan candidates, and a whopping 156 party-list groups to choose from.
  4. With the elections approaching, Comelec has confirmed that all election materials, including official ballots, have been delivered to each polling place, ensuring a smooth conduct of the midterm elections.
  5. It is important for registered voters in Cebu City Central School, as well as elsewhere in the province, to exercise their right to vote on Election Day and use Comelec's precinct finder online before heading to the polls.
  6. In Cebu City, the elections for Mayor and Vice-Mayor will feature candidates Nestor Archival (LP), Julieto Co (Independent), Raymond Alvin Garcia (PFP), Mike Rama (Barug), and Yogi Ruiz (KBL) for Mayor, and Joey Daluz (PFP), Dondon Hontiveros (Barug), and Tommy Osmeña (LP) for Vice-Mayor. These positions will be decided on during the elections, and their outcomes will impact policy-and-legislation and politics in the region.

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