iPhone | iPad
Android
Huawei
Xoom Delivery Services, a leading delivery services provider, is proud to announce the introduction of electric motorcycles to its fleet.
KT APPDOWNLOAD
Philippine presidential election: Ferdinand Marcos Jr takes early lead
Marcos' running mate Sara Duterte-Carpio is also pulling ahead in the vice presidential contest
Philippines presidential candidate Ferdinand Marcos Jr greets his supporters during the last day of campaign rally at Paranaque City, suburban Manila on May 7, 2022. Photo: AFP
An unofficial vote count on Monday in the Philippines presidential election showed Ferdinand Marcos Jr taking an early lead.
Based on 3.2% of election returns, Marcos had 958,219 votes votes, followed by Leni Robredo at 406,608, according to the election body. It also showed Marcos's running mate Sara Duterte-Carpio with a big early lead in the vice presidential contest.
Voter turnout encouraging
Philippine voters streamed to polling stations on Monday, with prospects high of a once-unthinkable return to power for the Marcos family, 36 years after strongman Ferdinand Marcos was ousted in a “people power” uprising.
The presidential election pits Vice President Leni Robredo against former senator and congressman Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the son and namesake of the dictator whose two-decade rule ended in a public revolt and his family’s humiliating retreat into exile.
Around 18,000 posts, from the vice presidency, seats in the Senate and the House of Representatives to mayors, governors and councillors, were also up for grabs.
The window for casting ballots officially closed at 7pm (1100 GMT) having opened 13 hours earlier, but election authorities said turnout appeared to have been high, and those still in line would still be allowed to vote after the deadline.
ALSO READ:
Another reason for the queues were glitches reported in 533 of the 106,000 counting machines, authorities said.
Word spread quickly on social media about the counting machines and complaints about missing names on the register, which prompted calls from candidates to guard the vote.
“Rest assured, those being reported by media are isolated cases and will not affect the integrity of our elections,” commissioner Marlon Casquejo told a news briefing.
More news from
The vibrant competition underlines Dubai’s status as a regional hub for startups and entrepreneurs seeking knowhow, capital and a thriving market
The Dubai Ruler gave a shout out to Bu Shehab for his commitment to expediting procedures and ensuring a seamless customer experience
Abu Dhabi Police warn residents against using their phones or doing other things while driving
The visit aimed to create an opportunity for meaningful interaction and establish the foundation for long-term collaborations in knowledge sharing
The new mother, SH, had tried IVF many times outside the Emirates to no avail
The country has slashed retail petrol prices by 21 fils per litre for the month of June across all three variants of Super 98, Special 95 and E-Plus
Numaish Lifestyle Exhibitions is all set to host its Eid Show with new and exclusive designers showcasing traditional, western and Fusion collections on June 3 at Al Nojoom Ballroom, Shangri-La Dubai.