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Soldier slain in Northern Samar
Suspected New People’s Army (NPA) members on Tuesday shot dead a soldier in Las Navas town, Northern Samar. The rebels shot Sgt. Marlon Baysa in his head while he was giving a message to Barangay San Francisco residents observing the “Flores de Mayo” celebration around 9:30 p.m.
Inquirer
NPA leader kills comrade in Davao De Oro
Top ranking New People’s Army (NPA) leader Eric Jun Casilao alias “Elian” killed and buried his comrade at Purok 8, Libuton, Barangay Andap, New Bataan, Davao de Oro sometime in April 2022.
Kalinaw News
77IB troops encounter CNTs in Baggao town; recovery of firearm
Army troops of the 77th Infantry Battalion encountered a group of Communist NPA Terrorists (CNTs) at Sitio Sacat, Barangay Asinga Via, Baggao, Cagayan on May 11, 2022. The firefight that lasted for 30 minutes resulted in the recovery and confiscation of one 5.56mm assault rifle left by the CNTs.
Kalinaw News
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MARAWI
Pagdadala ng VCM sa Marawi nauwi sa pagmamatigasan ng supporters
Mas maayos na ang sitwasyon ngayon sa kapitolyo ng Lanao del Sur matapos magkagirian ang supporters ng mga kandidato noong Martes. Sa bayan ng Tubaran, nauwi sa standoff ng 2 kampo ng mga kandidato ang paglilipat ng vote-counting machine at balota.
ABS-CBN News
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BARMM
7 dead, 33 hurt in Election Day 'incidents' —DILG
Aside from the seven fatalities, 33 were injured in these incidents, Año said. There were 11 shooting and mauling incidents in Albay, Negros Oriental, Cotabato City, Maguindanao, Lanao del Sur, Basilan, and Zamboanga del Norte, he added. Three grenade explosions were reported in Maguindanao and Cotabato, while two strafing incidents were reported in Basilan.
GMA News
MAGUINDANAO AND COTABATO CITY
Dad-son tandem won, proclaimed in Maguindanao
A father-son tandem won in a landslide fashion and proclaimed as mayor-elect and vice mayor-elect, respectively, of Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao. Rowaida Kalid, municipal election officer and chairperson of the town’s board of canvassers, said she proclaimed at 10 a.m. on Tuesday Datu Akmad Mitra Ampatuan as mayor and his son incumbent Mayor Engr. Marop Ampatuan as vice mayor.
NDBC News
Sultan Kudarat elects Mindanao’s youngest governor despite unresolved residency issue
Pax Ali was proclaimed amid legal questions about his residency raised by Sharifa Akeel, who had accused him of falsely declaring his place of domicile in his certificate of candidacy, and had sought his disqualification. Sharifa Akeel argued that he was serving as mayor of Datu Abdullah Sangki, Maguindanao, when he filed his COC in Sultan Kudarat. In his COC, Pax Ali stated that he is a resident of Lutayan, Sultan Kudarat.
Rappler
Comelec to probe reports of ballot tearing, snatching during polls
"This will be investigated thoroughly, and we will be reporting to the public. We will be very transparent about this," Laudiangco told reporters when asked about the viral video of ballots being torn by men in uniform inside what looks like a voting precinct in Cotabato.
CNN Philippines
LANAO PROVINCES
Comelec tiniyak na maipoproklama pa rin ang mga nanalo sa Lanao del Sur
“The first goal is to ensure that no voter will be disenfranchised kaya nga magka-conduct tayo ng special elections dyan. Now as to whether or not those votes in the precinct will affect yun pong elections whether yun pong local elections there it has to be determined still. Depende kasi yan sa total number of registered voters at depende yan sa total number of registered voters at current state ng canvassing doon sa lugar na yun. But definitely all voters cannot be disenfranchised," ani ni Laudiangco
ABS-CBN News
Comelec declares 'failure of elections' in 3 Lanao del Sur towns
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday declared “failure of elections” in the municipalities of Tubaran, Binidayan, and Butig in the province of Lanao del Sur. In a resolution released to the media, Deputy Director Executive for Operations Teopisto E. Elnas Jr. recommended the conduct of special elections in a total of 14 villages in Lanao del Sur, 12 of which from Tubaran, and one barangay each from Butig and Binidayan.
NDBC News
Comelec declares failure of elections in 14 barangays of Lanao del Sur
Citing reports from Ray Sumalipao, regional election director of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao, the document stated that authorities failed to retrieve the stolen official ballots in Butig's Ragayan, where a member of the police was stabbed while protecting vote-counting machines (VCMs).
CNN Philippines
Special polls slated for 12 barangays in Lanao del Sur
Philippine National Police Special Forces teams will replace teachers who would not show up for poll duty during the May 15 special elections for 12 villages in Tubaran town, Lanao del Sur.
Mindanews
Comelec-trained cops to serve in Lanao del Sur special elections
The Philippine National Police (PNP) will field teams of elite special forces to serve in polling places during the special elections in 14 villages in three Lanao del Sur towns.
Rappler
Comelec chief accused of meddling in Lanao races involving brother, nephew
At least two local politicians in Lanao del Sur accused Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Saidamen Pangarungan, a native of the province, of meddling in races involving his brother and nephew.
Rappler
Violence, stolen ballots in Lanao del Sur villages spur Comelec reset
CITING incidents of election violence and stolen ballots, the Commission on Elections declared failure of elections in 14 barangays in Lanao Del Sur.
Business Mirror
BASILAN
Two killed, two wounded in Basilan gun attack
A tricycle driver and a motorcycle rider were killed while two others were wounded when a group of gunmen numbering to about six fired shots at them in Barangay Matikang, Lantawan, Basilan on Wednesday, May 11.
Manila Bulletin | PNA
SULU
595 precincts give zero votes to Robredo
Robredo got zero votes in 595 precincts. Of these, 278 are in Sulu alone. She lost 270,600 votes in these precincts.
Rappler
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ILLICIT FIREARMS, EXPLOSIVES, AND AMMUNITION
6 nabbed for transporting 9 firearms, explosives using government vehicle
The police seized nine firearms and explosives from six men together in a government rescue vehicle that tried to get through a checkpoint in Sultan Naga Dimaporo, Lanao del Sur Tuesday.
NDBC News
Firearms, ammunition seized in Lanao del Norte
Authorities intercepted 16 high-powered firearms hidden inside a local government unit (LGU) rescue vehicle in Lanao del Norte. According to John Consulta’s report on “24 Oras,” police found the weapons after the vehicle and a dump truck following it underwent border control inspection in the municipality of Sultan Naga Dimaporo while en route from Zamboanga del Sur.
GMA News
Armed personalities apprehended in Lanao del Norte
Six armed personalities were apprehended in a joint checkpoint operation in Sultan Naga Dimaporo (SND), Lanao del Norte a day after the election (May 10, 2022)
Kalinaw News
Charges filed vs. 12 gun ban violators in Surigao Norte
Cases have been filed against a dozen individuals arrested for violating the gun ban in Surigao del Norte on the eve of the May 9 polls, the Police Regional Office in Caraga Region (PRO-13) reported Wednesday.
Manila Bulletin
CROSS-BORDER TRADING/ SMUGGLING/ COUNTERFEIT GOODS
NBI seizes P84-M worth of ‘fool’s gold;’ arrests 6 persons in Paranas, Samar
Illegally-mined pyrite, called “fool’s gold,” worth P84 million were seized and six persons caught transporting the mineral were arrested in Samar, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said.
Manila Bulletin
Six persons arrested, assorted war materials seized in Comelec checkpoint in Lanao del Norte
Government troops manning a Commission on Election checkpoint along National Highway of Tagolo QCP intercepted high powered firearms and explosives and arrested six persons late Tuesday (May 10) afternoon.
Manila Bulletin
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CHR asks Comelec, law enforcers: Explain, go after those behind election violations
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has expressed concern about the election-related violence and the supposed disenfranchisement of some voters during the recently concluded polls, calling on the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and other concerned agencies to explain these incidents.
Inquirer
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COVID-19
France to lift Covid mask rule for public transport May 16
Face masks will no longer be needed on trains, planes and metros in France starting May 16, the health minister said Wednesday, lifting one of the last remaining sanitary measures imposed since the pandemic began in 2020.
Agence-France-Presse
World
Hundreds of Native American children died in abusive US-run schools
“Approximately 19 Federal Indian boarding schools accounted for over 500 American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian child deaths,” said the report, which followed an investigation ordered after similar abuses in Canada sparked widespread outrage last summer.
Agence-France-Presse
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
Palace transition team formed but talks on hold until winner proclaimed
President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the creation of a committee that will oversee the transition of power to his successor, Malacañang said. In a taped briefing aired Thursday, Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea said Duterte had approved Administrative Order 47, which creates the Presidential Transition Committee.
Philstar
Duterte to Comelec: Probe alleged electoral fraud, disabuse people’s minds
President Rodrigo Duterte urged the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to look into election fraud allegations and disabuse the minds of those making the allegations.
Inquirer
Duterte to next president: Abolish party-list system
“Ako, I recommend the abolition of itong party-list. Ginagamit e,” he added. Duterte, who earlier called for an amendment to the 1987 Constitution, advised the next president to initiate either a Constitutional Assembly (ConAss) or a Constitutional Convention (ConCon).
Inquirer
Duterte urges next admin to put 'stronger pressure' on fight vs illegal drugs; 'It has to be a war'
Outgoing President Duterte is hoping that the next administration would continue his fight against illegal drugs, exert even “stronger pressure” against the perpetrators and make the campaign “a war.” In his public address on Thursday, Duterte said the country continues to suffer the drug problem so he “would insist on a continuance of the drug war.”
Manila Bulletin
Duterte urges Filipino couples to 'stop at 3' children; suggests ligation for women
In his “Talk to the People,” aired Thursday morning, the President said the government would have a hard time keeping the economy amid the rising population.
Manila Bulletin
BUSINESS, ECONOMY AND INVESTMENT
PH 'might not' become upper-middle-income country this year: Chua
The Philippines could fall short of its goal of becoming an upper-middle-income country this year due to various challenges including the COVID-19 pandemic, Socioeconomic Manager Karl Kendrick Chua said Thursday.
ABS-CBN News
United citizenry can 'bring prosperity for all' — Concepcion
As the dust settles after the elections on Monday, Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship Jose ‘Joey’ Concepcion III called on Filipinos to come together, saying a united citizenry can do wonders for the country and bring prosperity for all.
Manila Bulletin
Philippine economy in solid shape as Marcos set to take the helm
Newly-elected Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will inherit an economy that has strongly bounced back from the COVID-19 pandemic when he takes office in June, but soaring food and fuel costs will need to be addressed quickly.
Inquirer
PH economy grows 8.3% in first quarter of 2022
The Philippine economy maintained its growth momentum in the first three months of 2022 as it expanded by 8.3%, Philippine Statistics Authority figures released Thursday showed.
CNN Philippines
DEFENSE AND SECURITY
257 Army troopers, 127 CAFGUs deployed to serve as security force multipliers
The 91st Infantry “Sinagtala” Battalion of the 7th Infantry “Kaugnay” Division, Philippine Army, deployed 257 army troopers and 127 Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Units (CAFGU) Active Auxiliaries as security force multipliers from May 1 to 10, 2022.
Kalinaw News
Philippine National Police
PNP accepts Cotabato City police explanation on torn ballots
The Philippine National Police said it 'fact-checked' videos showing police personnel tearing up used ballots and found the explanation of local cops 'satisfactory' even as the investigation into the incident continues.
Philstar
PNP explains tearing of ballots in viral video
“The PNP City Director of Cotabato City, Police Colonel Rommel L. Javier has satisfactorily explained that after the casting of votes/cut off time at about 7 p.m. of May 9, 2022 in the respective Precincts, the PNP BEI members were mandated to tear up the unused blank Official Ballots Sheets,” said Danao in a statement.
Manila Bulletin
EDUCATION
Grupo ng mga guro nais sanang mula DepEd ang maging bagong secretary
Matapos ang anunsiyo ni Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. na itatalaga niya bilang Department of Education secretary ang kaalyadong si Sara Duterte, sinabi ng isang teacher's group na sana mula sa ahensiya ang mamuno nito.
ABS-CBN News
Hontiveros says education expert should head DepEd
Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Thursday said it would be better if an education expert headed the Department of Education (Deped), following reports that presumptive vice president Sara Duterte-Carpio agreed to lead the agency.
ABS-CBN News
Sara Duterte tututok sa 'skilled learners, makabayang henerasyon' bilang DepEd chief
"It was decided that I would work on producing skilled learners with the mindset to realize their full potential as individuals. Our country needs a future generation of patriotic Filipinos that advocate peace and discipline in their respective communities," ani Duterte-Carpio sa isang pahayag.
ABS-CBN News
Sara Duterte on DepEd post: PH needs new generation of advocates for peace, discipline
Leading vice presidential bet Sara Duterte on Thursday thanked her running mate Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. for her appointment as Education secretary, despite having eyed a different Cabinet post in the past.
CNN Philippines
Sara Duterte says country needs patriotic Filipinos advocating discipline, peace
The Davao City mayor added that the country needs a “future generation of patriotic Filipinos that advocate peace and discipline in their respective communities.” As education chief, Duterte will deal with what has been called a deep-rooted and complex education crisis in the Philippines.
Philstar
Briones welcomes Sara Duterte's prospective DepEd post
She added that they will turn over the Basic Education Plan 2030, the first time that an outgoing administration will leave behind a medium-term plan. “We are confident that DepEd will be in able hands and anticipate a continuity,” Briones said.
Manila Bulletin
Education reforms, review of K-12 program a possibility with DepEd under VP Sara—Gatchalian
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has commended presumptive President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr.’s decision to appoint presumptive Vice Preisdent Sara Duterte-Carpio as secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd) saying the latter can effectively push for reforms in the education sector.
Manila Bulletin
ELECTION RELATED
National elections
Choice of economic managers crucial to transition team, says Marcos Jr.
Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr, the presumptive president-elect, is already preparing potential appointments and on top of their priority list are economic managers.
Philstar | CNN Philippines
So what happens next? Bongbong answers
“Well right now, siyempre ang intensyon ko (of course my intention) is to hit the ground running kung sakali man matuloy yung proklamasyon (if ever the proclamation pushes through)and later this month eh kailangan nakahanda na tayo (we should be prepared already),” Marcos said.
Manila Bulletin
Marcos to appoint relatives if qualified, within the law: spox
Presidential frontrunner Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is not against appointing a relative to his Cabinet as long as they are qualified, his spokesman said Thursday. The former senator will respect "prohibitions provided for in the Constitution" and in the Civil Service Law, according to lawyer Vic Rodriguez.
ABS-CBN News
Raffy Tulfo says he wants to join Senate majority bloc
Broadcaster Raffy Tulfo, who is expected to win a seat in the Senate, expressed Thursday his intention to join its majority bloc so he could pass more laws. "Gusto ko pong sumama sa majority bloc dahil kapag sa majority bloc po tayo mas marami po akong masusulong na mga polisiya ko na gusto kong maisabatas," Tulfo told ABS-CBN's TeleRadyo.
ABS-CBN News
Bongbong Marcos invites Biden to attend his inauguration
Presumptive Philippine president Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has invited United States president Joe Biden to attend his inauguration on June 30. Marcos Jr. extended the invitation during a phone call with Biden on Thursday, May 12 (Manila time).
Inquirer
Spokesperson ignores question on Marcos Jr.’s US contempt order
In his first press conference after the presumptive win of his boss, president-in-waiting Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., spokesperson Vic Rodriguez ignored questions how the incoming Philippine chief diplomat can travel to the United States with a standing contempt order there worth $353 million.
Rappler
Tulfo to push for law addressing domestic violence against men
Broadcaster Raffy Tulfo, one of the senatorial candidates likely to win in the recently concluded elections, on Thursday said he would file a bill that would protect men from domestic violence.
GMA News
Marcos likely to focus on infrastructure but funding remains unclear
THE INCOMING ADMINISTRATION of Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. is expected to focus on infrastructure development to drive the Philippine economy’s recovery from the pandemic, but questions remain on how these projects will be funded.
Business World
Local elections
Efren Piñol, proclaimed as vice governor-elect of North Cotabato
The provicinal board of canvassers of North Cotabato has proclaimed former town Mayor Efren Piñol as vice governor-elect during proclamation of winning provincial candidates of North Cotabato.
NDBC News
Dalipe brothers win, Lobregat and Climaco lose in Zamboanga City
John Dalipe has been proclaimed winner in the race for mayor while his elder brother Manuel Jose Dalipe was reelected as representative of this city’s 2nd District.
Mindanews
Last slot for Sangguniang Bayan in Agusan Sur town decided by one vote
A single vote decided who should occupy the eighth and last slot in the Sangguniang Bayan (municipal council) of this town. The day went to Vanjune Napao, who got 12,333 votes to edge out Lito Tandag who obtained 12,232 votes.
Mindanews
Old faces, reelectionists dominate Negros Occidental polls
Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson has once again been given the chance to serve the province for second term after garnering 933,572 votes against former Bacolod City administrator John Orola, who only got 57,701 votes while third challenger, independent candidate Maria Socorro Sibulan, received 16,534 votes.
Manila Bulletin
Negros political clans suffer major upset
In the fifth district of the province, Rep. Marilou Arroyo, sister-in-law of former president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, conceded to former vice governor Dino Yulo in the congressional race. Incumbent Silay City Mayor Mark Golez, who is running for a third term, lost to independent mayoral candidate Joedith Gallego, who the former defeated in the same race in 2019.
The Manila Times
Mayoral bet with pending arrest warrant declared winner
A candidate for the town's mayoral seat who has a pending warrant of arrest emerged victorious in the recently concluded election. Earlier, the Second Division of the poll body ordered the cancellation of Amangyen's certificate of candidacy (CoC) for mayor because of alleged misrepresentation in the declaration of information in the said CoC. However, Amangyen filed a motion for reconsideration that assailed the aforesaid decision of the poll body, which is still pending to date.
The Manila Times
3 female governors proclaimed in Davao Region
The women leaders are Corazon Malanyaon who ran unopposed in Davao Oriental's gubernatorial race; neophyte candidate Dorothy Gonzaga who defeated an incumbent rival; and another neophyte Yvonne Roño Cagas, who bested two male opponents to clinch Davao del Sur's gubernatorial seat.
PNA
Comelec
Bets who withdrew not covered by 1-year ban
Can a candidate who withdrew his candidacy before the May 9 elections be appointed to a government post? The answer is yes, according to Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner George Garcia. “The key word here is one year immediately ‘after’ the election, meaning to say if the candidate was able to participate in the elections. Nakatakbo ba siya (Was he able to run)?” Garcia said, without referring to any particular candidate.
Philstar
Comelec junks 5th appeal vs Marcos Jr. ruling; one petition remains
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) upheld its earlier dismissal order of a petition seeking to declare dictator’s son Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. a nuisance candidate.
Rappler
Editorial, Analysis, Opinion and Features
Why some incumbents are losing posts to political clans, according to expert
“'Di pa tapos ang bilangan pero may nakikita nang pattern. Merong mga reformist na nanganganib na hindi manalo at makabalik 'yung mga kalaban nilang traditional politicians,” Mendoza told journalist Malou Mangahas.
GMA News
What next admin needs to take on Philippines' problems, according to expert
“To me, that comes with open government, transparency, a very strong respect for media, and a very strong respect for institutions,” he added. The Philippines is reeling from the ill effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, growing debt, and poverty, Mendoza said.
GMA News
JUDICIARY
Ex PCGG head: Even as president, Marcos must still face legal issues
Even though the only son and namesake of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr. has won the 2022 presidential elections, the presumptive Chief Executive must answer for the legal cases filed against him and his family, an ex-senior official said.
ABS-CBN News
Supreme Court
Group to raise Marcos DQ case before SC
One of the petitioners in the disqualification cases against presidential frontrunner, former senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., has vowed to elevate the matter before the Supreme Court (SC) after the Commission on Elections (Comelec) denied their appeal.
Philstar
LEGISLATIVE
House of Representatives
NUP endorses Romualdez as Speaker of 19th Congress
The National Unity Party (NUP) is endorsing House Majority Leader Ferdinand Martin Romualdez to be the next Speaker in the 19th Congress. Romualdez is president of the Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD). He is also a cousin of leading presidential candidate Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
GMA News
FOREIGN RELATIONS
US seeks 'close partnership' with Marcos despite 'challenges'
The United States will seek close security ties with the Philippines under its next president, the son of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos, despite "challenges" due to historical baggage, a US official said Wednesday.
Philstar
Japan looks forward to working with new Philippine admin
Japanese Ambassador Kazuhiko Koshikawa took to Twitter on Wednesday to say that he looks forward to working with the new administration in bringing the ties between his country and the Philippines “to greater heights.”
Philstar
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
Agricultural output shrinks in Q1
“Poultry registered expansion during the period while crops, livestock, and fisheries posted declines in the value of production,” the PSA said.
Business World
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