No reported instances of poll-related violence as of Comelec 7's latest update
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Hey there! Let's talk about the recent election shenanigans in Central Visayas, shall we? As per the word of Commission on Elections (Comelec) 7 Director Francisco Pobe, Central Visayas has steered clear of any confirmed violent incidents related to the elections. Pobe chatted with our site on April 30, 2025, and mentioned that most incidents so far have involved everyday crimes unrelated to the elections.
However, the killing of a local barangay coordinator for a mayoral candidate and the injury of his companion in Barangay Candiis, Badian on April 28, sparked some controversy about the area's peaceful status.
At a Kapihan sa PIA forum earlier, Pobe explained that all incidents during the election period are initially tagged as election-related but need validation. Because of the victim's political ties, the incident got initially classified as election-related, pending further investigation.
Meanwhile, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has logged 35 election-related violent incidents (ERVIs) nationwide since the election period kicked off on January 12, 2025. Data from the PNP-Public Information Office, revealed on April 28, showed that 62 violent incidents occurred from Jan. 12 to that date. Seven incidents are still under investigation, while 20 were deemed unrelated to the elections.
This chaotic 62-incident situation resulted in 13 deaths, 16 injuries, and 33 unharmed individuals.
Out of the 35 validated ERVIs, more than a few went down in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), Bangsamoro, Calabarzon, Zamboanga Peninsula, Western Visayas, Davao, Ilocos, Central Luzon, Eastern Visayas, and Soccsksargen. As of now, ten individuals lost their lives due to election-related violence in Ilocos, Central Luzon, Zamboanga Peninsula, Soccsksargen, Bangsamoro, and Cordillera.
To provide a bit more context, available reports as of April 2025 show that the regions with the highest number of validated election-related violent incidents (ERVIs) include the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). However, it's important to note that regional breakdowns for violent incidents specifically are not provided in the reports. County details for both violent and non-violent incidents remain sketchy, with only aggregate national figures being consistently reported.
Regarding the Central Visayas incident mentioned earlier, an investigation is ongoing to determine whether it was indeed election-related or just another everyday crime. Fingers crossed for a quick resolution!
Stay safe and civic-minded, folks!
- The recent elections in Central Visayas, as reported by Commission on Elections (Comelec) 7 Director Francisco Pobe, have steered clear of any confirmed violent incidents.
- However, an incident in Barangay Candiis, Badian on April 28 involving a local barangay coordinator and his companion, sparked concern about the area's peaceful status.
- Though initially classified as election-related due to the victim's political ties, the incident is under further investigation to validate its connection to the elections.
- Nationwide, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has logged 35 election-related violent incidents (ERVIs) since the election period began on January 12, 2025, with more than a few happening in regions such as Davao, Zamboanga Peninsula, Western Visayas, and others.
- Regional breakdowns for violent incidents are not provided in the reports, but as of April 2025, the regions with the highest number of validated ERVIs include the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).
- As for the Central Visayas incident, an investigation is ongoing to determine whether it was indeed election-related or just another everyday crime in the region.
