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Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia has filed a complaint against Ombudsman Samuel Martires before the Commission on Elections (Comelec), accusing him of committing an election offense over the suspension order he slapped against her.
Just a day before polling precincts open for the 2025 National and Local Elections, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has observed a surge in vote-buying activities in the country.
Authorities arrested 11 individuals—including nine foreigners and two Filipinos—on Friday evening for allegedly attempting to smuggle out close to half a billion pesos through the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA).
For alleged massive vote buying in 13 barangays in Cordova, Cebu, a petition to disqualify from running for office has been filed against incumbent and reelectionist Mayor Cesar Suan and eight others.
An environmental watchdog group urged both national and local candidates to comply with Republic Act No. 9003, or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act, and keep the polls "basura-free with the conduct of mid-term elections tomorrow, May 12, 2025.