Midterm Elections

Filipino Americans here say they want accountability for what they are calling a “dirty and corrupt” midterm election in the Philippines. These protesters cite reported election fraud, illegal campaigning, the broken voting machines among their grievances...

In Los Angeles, the counting of ballots from #Halalan2019 at the Philippine consulate coincided with Fil-Am activists protesting the apparent domination of president Rodrigo Duterte’s endorsed candidates. Activists say puts the Philippine democracy at risk....Read More

Polls have officially closed for the overseas absentee voting of the 2019 Philippine midterm elections. One by one the representatives of the 10 consulates all over the U.S. are making their way to Washington DC to...

In Canada, two out of four posts have released their partial unofficial results from Monday’s elections. In Ottawa, Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa leads the senatorial race with 878 votes — followed by Bong Go, Doc Willie...

NEW YORK — The overseas absentee voting is officially over at the Philippine consulate in New York. Results are available for viewing at the consulate lobby President Rodrigo Duterte’s senatorial bets dominate 8 of the 12...

NEW YORK — The absentee voting period for all Filipinos overseas is now over, but ballots still made their way to the Philippine consulate before Monday’s deadline....Read More

SAN FRANCISCO — The day started out with a demonstration outside of the Philippine consulate. Signs and chants that express the frustration of still not having OAV ballots were heard and seen by people passing by...

NEW YORK — In a press conference in new york, community leader Loida Nicolas Lewis told members of the media why keeping the Senate independent in keeping democracy in the Philippines. Critics call former Davao mayor...

DALY CITY, CALIF. — Just like any other day, Rad Abarrientos checks his mailbox. But for over two weeks now — he still has not received the one piece of mail he is looking forward to...

Overseas voters await ballots as deadline approaches SANDY, Utah — Melle Moreno and her son, Miguel Mendoza, want their voices to be heard in the 2019 Philippine midterm elections. “I believe every single vote counts to make...