4 die, 12 injured in poll-related incidents on Election Day

Four people died and twelve were injured during poll-related incidents on Election Day 2025 in various regions of the Philippines.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported a total of 16 deaths and 46 validated election-related incidents since January 12, 2025, with no postponement or failure of elections recorded anywhere in the country.

Two fatalities occurred due to a shooting incident involving a municipal councilor candidate and his brother in Lanao del Sur, while another two deaths and eight injuries were reported in Silay City, Negros Occidental.

In Dinas, Zamboanga del Sur, two individuals sustained injuries after being harassed by supporters of rivaling politicians, and two more were hurt near a polling center in Bangued, Abra, when gunfire was heard, causing panic among voters.

Law enforcers recorded 3,100 gun ban violators and confiscated 3,190 firearms as of May 12; the PNP also filed charges against individuals found violating election laws.

Despite these incidents, PNP Chief Police General Rommel Francisco Marbil stated that the elections have been peaceful overall, highlighting that only certain areas experienced issues.