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PTFoMS condemns harassment of journos covering midterm polls

The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) decried the series of harassment incidents involving journalists during the 2025 midterm elections, warning that such...

Abra village council bet gunned down

A candidate for kagawad (village councilor) in barangay Bangbangcag, Bucay, Abra, was shot dead by motorcycle-riding gunmen 8:20 Tuesday morning at sitio Nagpasinan, Bangbangcag,...

Abra seeks more gov’t security forces to thwart violence

BANGUED -- Abra urged more government security forces to step in to thwart the possible hike of election-related violence in the province. Abra Governor...

Brazil judge suspends easing of gun laws, citing election violence fears

A Brazilian Supreme Court judge on Monday temporarily suspended several provisions implemented by far-right President Jair Bolsonaro that allowed people to buy weapons, citing...

Lanao Capitol placed on lockdown

The Lanao del Sur Provincial Capitol Complex in Marawi City has been placed on lockdown following reports of gunshots heard in the area on...

3 security guards shot dead at Maguindanao polling station

DAVAO -- Three security guards were killed Monday when gunmen opened fire at a polling station in a restive southern region of the Philippines,...