Comelec-Basilan is ready for the Sept. 14 Bangsamoro Parliamentary Election, with 248,245 registered voters expected to cast their ballots across the province.
Defense counsel Michael Wesley Poa confirmed that Vice President Sara Duterte ordered the transfer of PHP112.5 million in DepEd confidential funds to its chief security officer.
Michael Wesley Poa testified that he reported directly to VP Sara Duterte at DepEd but allegedly had no firsthand knowledge of confidential fund operations.
The House prosecution panel dropped Edward Fajarda as a witness in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial following medical advice for additional recovery.
Malacañang dismissed as “baseless” Vice President Sara Duterte’s claim that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was allegedly involved in a plan against her.
Comelec is targeting the full deployment of ballots, automated counting machines, and other election paraphernalia for the first-ever BARMM Parliamentary Elections.
Comelec has formed task forces in several BARMM areas to intensify its campaign against vote-buying ahead of the region’s upcoming parliamentary elections.
The PNP is intensifying security operations for the first-ever BARMM parliamentary polls to prevent election-related violence and protect voters exercising their right to vote.
Malacañang defended the national police, saying its law enforcement activities remain guided by its legal mandate rather than political interests or affiliations.
AFP Chief Gen. Antonio Nafarrete ordered military commanders in BARMM to remain vigilant to help ensure peaceful and orderly parliamentary elections next month.
Prosecution spokesperson Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong alleged that the AFP was fooled in 2023 while Vice President Sara Duterte was serving as Education secretary.
Malacañang said President Marcos continues directing concerned agencies to accelerate flood control measures in response to public concerns over widespread and recurring flooding.