Hi, @here ! Here’s our latest article about the races to track in Masbate, Camarines Sur, and Camarines Norte: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/local-races-monitor-masbate-camarines-sur-norte-2025/

As you can see most provinces are plagued by political dynasties. Kamusta sa saindong lugar, mati man ba nindo ang implywensya kaining nga political dynasties?

Hello, Oragons! Ano an masasabi nindo sa mga tigbutasan ni Cong. LRay Villafuerte na pick-up lines sa sarong event sa Nabua?

Read Rappler's related article here: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/lray-villafuerte-sexually-suggestive-pickup-lines-recalled-ian-sia-controversy/

The ‘chicharon’ jokes still echo in my head. 🤯

Hello, @here ! Rappler mapped out the scandal-plagued business fortunes of ex-House appropriations Chair Zaldy Co in a two-part investigative report by Rappler reporters Dwight de Leon and Kaycee Valmonte.

Today, Rappler released a video that also discusses the content of the said reports. You can watch it here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1MV5YbKGAt/?mibextid=wwXIfr

You can watch it also on Youtube. https://youtu.be/kElmljsCqeM?si=Iove6PmJdsGg_5Rt

Masbate residents receive emergency alerts on April 3 urging them to vote for members of the Kho family, but Masbate 1st District Representative Richard Kho says they had no hand in it.

Meanwhile, COMELEC Chair George Garcia reminded the public the dangers of using emergency alerts for election campaigns. He said that it’s illegal.

Read the report @here: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/emergency-alerts-used-masbate-local-polls-illegal-comelec/

Irosin mayoral candidate Dok Eddie Dorotan decided to shift from barangay rallies to a house-to-house campaign after reports of harassment and intimidation toward his volunteers and supporters. Among the allegations are the slashing of campaign posters, dismantling parts of motorcycles, prohibiting attendance at barangay rallies, pointing of firearms, and being forced to leave town.

He is running as an independent candidate against the political dynasty of the Hamor clan in Sorsogon: https://fb.watch/yQGl108UrJ/

Did Irosin Mayoral candidate Dok Eddie reported this to COMELEC already, @Jaz ?

Marhay na aga, Bicolandia!

Campus journalists from secondary and tertiary schools in Naga gather for the ‘Want a Fact? Journalists on the ground.’

The event will start at 10:00 am. Some of our fellow movers, @ricky and @Ellen are among the organizers while @Marx Allen and @Jascyl Jee Sayson will be joining as participants and visitors.

Good afternoon, @Nad ! I sent you an email via USI-CSG account regarding one of our endeavors this April 24, 2025. Let me know if you received it hehe thank you! 🫶🏼

Hi, @Bruce Arañas ! Got the notification. I’ll respond as soon as I can. Thanks for the invitation!🧡

A peaceful day, @Nad

Per the campaign team, it was not reported to COMELEC since the person was already chased out of the town. Meanwhile, the volunteers and supporters are not comfortable filing a complaint or report.

Currently, there are stories of an ongoing marking system where people do not want to be "markado" or "mamarkahan" as a supporter or volunteer of Dok Eddie.

Are there other incidents na ganito?

Awe I see, @Jaz . Apologies, just checked the messages now because the power interruption in Albay was super long.

For now, I will also ask around some contacts from Irosin—just like Ma’am Gemma’s question, are there any similar cases happening?

As of this writing, there is only one major intimidation incident reported to the campaign team (not counting the motorcycle incident or the slashing of tarps).

The "markahan" is still ongoing. There are also reports of plastics of rice being distributed during the rallies of the opposing candidate.

Hi, @here : Released yesterday, the SWS said that as of now Salceda and Co top the survey among Albayanos.

Here’s the report: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/albay-survey-results-sws-march-april-2025/

Is there any local surveys in your area? What do you think about these surveys?

Siisay may planong mag Visita Iglesia? https://www.rappler.com/philippines/visita-iglesia-camarines-sur-2025/

Marhay na gabi saindo! Sisay pa dgdi an may mga haraloy na simbahan sa saindang parokya, @here ?

Pwede nindo bisitahon asin basahon an pito sa mga simbahang tgdadayo sa Albay digdi: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/sacred-stones-enduring-devotion-seven-churches-to-visit-in-albay-for-visita-iglesia/

Anyone @here from Catanduanes? Here’s our latest feature of your province highlighting how Holy Week observance isn't just a tradition; it's the locals’ source of feeling of safety and unwavering hope in a land often battered by storms.


Huni po ang link: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/luzon/catanduanes-residents-find-refuge-strength-holy-week-traditions/