Widespread vote-buying and fake voters mar Philippine midterm elections

Widespread vote-buying and fake voters mar Philippine midterm elections

Massive vote-buying and the re-emergence of fraudulent voters have cast doubt over the integrity of the recent midterm elections in the Philippines, with reports surfacing from various provinces across Mindanao, Visayas, and Luzon.

Votes sold for up to P15,000; ‘flying voters’ taint midterm polls

Follow Philippine election results and other updates. CROWDING Voters come in droves to Balangasan Central Elementary School in Pagadian City at 7 a.m. on Monday to cast their ballots in a city where voters were reportedly offered P4,000 to P5,000 to vote for certain local slates and promised to receive postvoting incentives, locally known as “backing.” —Ray Ortiz/Contributor COTABATO CITY, BARMM, Philippines — Vote-buying has spurred throngs of…

The faces of the youth in the 2025 midterm elections

By VIGGO SAMARGO Bulatlat.com MANILA – This 2025 elections saw a significant number of youth voters ready to exercise their right to vote for leaders who act on their promises, quell corruption, fight for their rights for quality education and enact system change. Cassandra Cassandra, a 19 year old voter, says she voted for leaders who, she believes, can genuinely change society for the better. “I hope the candidates I chose govern well and I ho…

Fact Check: Claims that seized money is for the 2025 midterm elections

Social media posts circulating ahead of Monday’s elections claim that the P441 million seized by authorities is intended for the 2025 midterm elections. However, official reports indicate that these reports are misleading and lack accurate context. According to a legitimate news article published by the Freeman, Lapu-Lapu City Police Office (LCPO) spokesperson Lt. Col. Christian Torres dismissed speculations that the confiscated funds were meant…

In the midst of preparations for the parliamentary elections on 11 November next, there is an escalation of talk inside Iraq about the sale and purchase of electoral cards by some political deputies and candidates, in exchange for false promises, whether it be by a...