Focus

Mapping the battleground provinces, cities

The intense focus on the Team PNoy versus UNA race in the Senate has obscured the equally important proxy fight between the two coalitions to gain control of key vote rich provinces and cities that will serve as the backbone of the presidential campaign in 2016.

By J. Prospero E. de Vera III 05/12/2013 4:15 PM

Candidate Buzz: Miriam, Vice Ganda backing boost Risa chatter

MANILA, Philippines -- Risa Hontiveros scored two popular endorsements early this week, marking a spike in social media buzz about the Team PNoy senatorial candidate in recent days.

By Miguel Dumaual and Dharel Placido, ABS-CBNnews.com 05/11/2013 11:33 PM

Tips for voters: Do's and don'ts

With just a day away from the midterm elections, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said it is ready. But are we voters ready too?
05/11/2013 10:13 PM

Kontra Daya sees challenges for BEIs on May 13

MANILA – Citizen's group Kontra Daya fears that outside questions on the reliability of the precinct count optical scan (PCOS) machines on Monday, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) faces challenges involving vote-buying and its board of election inspectors (BEIs).

ABS-CBNnews.com 05/11/2013 6:43 PM

UP Fact-Check: Bro. Eddie and Thaksinomics

Bangon Pilipinas senatorial candidate Bro. Eddie Villanueva has claimed that he would replicate the People’s Bank program implemented by Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra of Thailand.
By Corinna Frances O. Cabanilla 05/10/2013 10:43 PM

Candidate Buzz: Little online talk about Iglesia bloc vote

MANILA, Philippines – With the elections only days away, candidates are waiting with bated breath who the leaders of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) will advise its followers to vote for.
By Ivy Jean Vibar, ABS-CBNnews.com 05/10/2013 7:02 PM

Foreign poll observers surprised by PH liquor ban, gun ban

MANILA, Philippines -- Two international election observers on Friday said they approve of the Commission on Elections' implementation of gun ban and liquor ban in the country as preparation for the May 13 polls.
by Kathlyn dela Cruz, ABS-CBNnews.com 05/10/2013 6:47 PM

INFOGRAPHIC: How they stand

A guide to the senatorial candidates' stand on key issues.

Infographic by Francin Cruz, Research by Rei Pangilinan for ABS-CBNnews.com 05/10/2013 6:08 PM

Candidate Buzz: Vice Ganda swipe makes Binay buzz spike

MANILA, Philippines – The past days, Nancy Binay has been at many netizens’ fingertips, as news of her non-attendance of forums and debates as well as a comment by comedian Vice Ganda made the rounds of social media.

By Ivy Jean Vibar, ABS-CBNnews.com 05/09/2013 10:10 PM

Do debates count in Philippine elections?

The 2013 senatorial election is shaping up to be the most media-scrutinized campaign in Philippine history.

by Prospero E. de Vera 05/09/2013 9:00 PM