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2025 Midterm Elections

The 2025 Midterm Elections in the Philippines saw several high-profile disqualifications and legal challenges, including cases involving senators, mayors, and governors accused of corruption, vote-buying, and election law violations. The Commission on Elections (Comelec) played a central role in enforcing election laws, with multiple candidates facing scrutiny over financial disclosures and campaign practices. These events highlighted growing public and institutional demands for transparency and accountability in Philippine politics.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Tue, January 6, 2026 at 1:13 AM

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Recent developments on 2025 Midterm Elections

Mon, January 5, 2026 at 12:52 PM

Bong Revilla files counter-affidavit vs graft raps over Wawao Builders project

Former Senator Bong Revilla submitted a counter-affidavit to the DOJ to refute allegations concerning a flood control project involving Wawao Builders in Bulacan.

Fri, January 2, 2026 at 11:06 AM

Lacson urges Marcos to stay firm on anti-corruption drive amid trust dip

Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo "Ping" Lacson urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to remain steadfast in his anti-corruption efforts amidst declining public trust.

Wed, December 10, 2025 at 11:33 AM

Bong Revilla submits counter-affidavit on graft charges

Former Senator "Bong" Revilla appeared before the Department of Justice (DOJ) to submit his counter-affidavit and evidence in response to allegations of graft charges.

Tue, December 9, 2025 at 3:09 PM

Watchdog asks Senate to probe Marcoleta over SOCE falsehoods

An election watchdog has urged the Senate ethics committee to investigate Senator Rodante Marcoleta for alleged "willful and deliberate falsehood" in his Statement of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE) for the May 2025 elections.

Mon, November 24, 2025 at 4:07 PM

Comelec orders Marcoleta to explain alleged non-disclosure of donors

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has ordered Senator Rodante Marcoleta to explain within 10 days the alleged non-disclosure of election donors in his Statement of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE) for the May 2025 elections.

Wed, November 5, 2025 at 3:42 PM

SC: Comelec cannot disqualify candidates for nuisance status based on low prior votes

The Supreme Court ruled that the Commission on Elections (Comelec) cannot automatically declare candidates as nuisance bets solely based on receiving few votes in previous elections.

Tue, October 28, 2025 at 4:57 PM

Comelec en banc disqualifies Tarlac mayor over residency

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc has disqualified Tarlac City Mayor Susan Yap-Sulit in the 2025 elections due to residency issues.

Tue, October 28, 2025 at 2:26 PM

Comelec disqualifies Cabuyao mayor for vote-buying

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) 1st Division has disqualified Cabuyao City Mayor Dennis Felipe Hain due to vote-buying during the 2025 midterm elections, following a petition by incumbent Vice Mayor Leif Opiña.

Tue, October 28, 2025 at 2:25 PM

Comelec disqualifies Albay Gov. Noel Rosal from 2025 elections

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) Second Division has disqualified Albay Governor Noel Rosal from running in the May 2025 elections by cancelling his certificate of candidacy (COC).

Thu, October 16, 2025 at 4:47 PM

Comelec flags 21 gov't contractors for possible illegal poll donations

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has identified 21 government contractors who may have donated funds to eight candidates in the 2025 midterm elections.