Partylist Tingog's Service Under Scrutiny
Rewritten Article:
Tingog Partylist, a prominent political organization linked to Representative Yedda Marie Romualdez, wife of House Speaker Martin Romualdez, temporarily shuttered its operations in Tacurong City on May 16, 2025.
The party's Facebook page announced their victory in the 2025 midterm elections, garnering over 1.8 million votes, placing them among the top three parties with the highest number of votes based on the national certificate of canvass[1]. Yet, the party failed to offer an explanation regarding the cause of the suspension beyond informing the public the operations are on hold "until further notice."
Fueling the fire, speculation and suspicion arose online, with netizens questioning the sudden shift in events through amusing memes and thought-provoking phrases like "What's happening?" and "Where's the budget going?"[1].
On the same day, Tingog's Mindanao headquarters located in Davao City released an official statement acknowledging the weariness felt by their team during the campaign season, but failing to directly address budget or staff-related concerns[1].
In a more cheerful note, the political party emphasized its continued dedication to serving the people of Davao and Mindanao. Despite the challenges, they assured their supporters that they will return stronger and more focused[1].
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Amidst the uncertainty, Tingog Partylist temporarily closed 200 satellite offices across various regions, including Davao City[1].
Tingog Partylist was established in October 2012 in Leyte as a provincial political party. Notable leaders in the movement included Governor Edgardo Enerlan and Representative Romualdez[1].
Official accreditation as a partylist group was granted by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in August 2015, in preparation for the 2016 elections.
However, the party failed to secure a win in their first electoral bid in 2016, receiving only 210,552 votes. They surged to the top in 2019, garnering 391,211 votes and securing two more seats in the 2022 elections, with 886,959 votes[1] (David Ezra Francisquete)
- The Tingog Partylist, victorious in the 2025 midterm elections and based in Davao City, faced questions about their policy-and-legislation matters and budget usage following the temporary shutdown of their operations in Tacurong City.
- Amidst the uncertainty and speculation, the Tingog Partylist, which secured two seats in 2022 elections and is known for its politicial involvement in Davao and Mindanao, chose to close 200 satellite offices across various regions, including its headquarters in Davao City.
