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LIST: Senatorial candidates, parties who submitted SOCE on time

LIST: Senatorial candidates, parties who submitted SOCE on time

Philstar.com Jun 12, 2025

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How the ‘Magic 12’ winners gained traction online during election campaign

By Clarist Mae Zablan (May 20, 2025) – The 12 candidates who were proclaimed winners of the 2025 senatorial elections are a mix of administration bets, allies of former president Rodrigo Duterte, and independent candidates who are associated with neither. Their campaign generated conversations among netizens online, but some candidates were talked about more than […] The post How the ‘Magic 12’ winners gained traction online during election campaign appeared first on N5E.

Sharper, faster, cleaner: What Marcos is demanding from Cabinet after shakeup

MANILA, Philippines — Following a shock call for his secretaries to resign, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he wants cabinet officials who act quickly and are free from corruption. The administration’s senatorial ticket in the 2025 midterm polls served as a harsh awakening for Marcos, signaling public dissatisfaction with his government’s direction. The slate secured only six out of twelve Senate seats—one of the poorest showings for an administration ticket in recent history, and the worst since the Arroyo era. “The president emphasized that while many have served with dedication and professionalism, the evolving needs of the country require a renewed alignment, faster execution and a results-first mindset," Palace Press Office Clare Castro said. LIST: Marcos Cabinet members to submit courtesy resignations Despite the spate of resignations that would follow, Castro said government services remain uninterrupted.  "Stability, continuity and meritocracy will guide the formation of his leadership team moving forward,” she added. “With his bold reset, the Marcos administration signals a new face—sharper, faster and fully focused on the people’s most pressing needs,” Castro said. Castro clarified that even after submitting their resignations, secretaries will continue performing their duties until they learn whether they will be retained or replaced. “Perhaps this is the right time so they could show why they should remain in the position. But if the president sees that you do not deserve the position, you will be out,” Castro said in Filipino. At the midpoint of his presidency, Marcos acknowledged that it may be time to take a tougher approach with his officials. The 2025 midterm polls are widely regarded as a referendum on an administration’s effectiveness and public approval.

Bureau of Immigration to deport 9 foreigners caught carrying P441 million at Cebu airport

They couldn't provide documentation for their attempt to transport the undeclared cash at the Cebu airport.

Disclose election deal, Comelec told

THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) should release documents connected to the election contract it awarded to a South Korean company for this year’s midterm poll to spur public confidence in the electoral system, a watchdog group said on Monday. In a statement, Democracy Watch Philippines pushed the poll body to disclose all documents regarding the […]