Resilient Participation in a Constrained Electoral Landscape Overview This issue of Data Dive draws from the Final Election Observation Report recently released by the Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) following its comprehensive monitoring of the 2025 Philippine National and Local Midterm Elections held on 12 May 2025. Conducted in a politically
https://www.youtube.com/live/dPdDKRnZQvg?feature=shared In a special episode of The Election Observer, the Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) discusses monitoring social media during the 2025 national and local elections in the Philippines with colleagues and partners from The Carter Center. ANFREL executive director Brizza Rosales, data analyst Olivia Leu and program associate Dan Richardson
DOWNLOAD THE FULL REPORT: "High Turnout, Low Competition: Resilient Participation in a Constrained Electoral Landscape | 2025 Philippine Elections Final Report" EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) commends the people of the Philippines for their robust participation in the 2025 National and Local Elections on 12 May 2025. These
UPDATE: Due to the inclement weather, we're conducting a hybrid-event for the launch. The in-person event will push through with the live streaming via ANFREL's social media pages. For those who wish to participate via Zoom, please visit this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87344199283?pwd=nYBbcBCtdzbW6c5wjtbDxz4dUhHyOh.1 We wish for everyone's safety! Please take care. The Asian Network
https://youtu.be/yw0LxdqKB4g?t=4928 Stakeholder Exchange starts at 1:22:08 Election civil society groups in the Philippines commended the openness of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) to collaborate with various groups in addressing electoral issues in the country, during a stakeholder exchange hosted by the Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) on 16 May 2025. ANFREL
The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) launched a limited podcast series called "Ano Na?" during its international election observation mission (IEOM) to the 2025 Philippine National and Local Elections. This followed ANFREL's online campaign during the ANFREL IEOM to the 2024 Sri Lankan Parliamentary Elections to promote citizen observer rights and
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) congratulates the Filipino voters, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), and all stakeholders for their unwavering determination and mass participation to uphold democracy through the conduct of the 2025 National and Local elections despite operational challenges and a climate of political uncertainty. A total
The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) will release the interim report of its international election observation mission to the 2025 Philippine national and local election on 16 May 2025, 9 a.m. at Manila Diamond Hotel. ANFREL will present the preliminary findings and recommendations from ANFREL international election observers deployed across the
https://www.youtube.com/live/TSa0gQkvj5I?feature=shared For the fourth and last episode of the "Ano Na?" limited podcast series, we're going to hear from the ANFREL international election observers about their experience observing elections in the Philippines. ANFREL international election observers Tharindu Abeyrathna, Dr. Laddawan Tantivitayapitak, Chi-En, LEE and Dr. Vibha Attri are joining us in this
For Immediate ReleaseQuezon City13 May 2025 The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) congratulates the Filipino people for their unwavering determination and mass participation to uphold democracy through the conduct of the 2025 National and Local elections despite operational challenges and a climate of political uncertainty. ANFREL also acknowledges the valuable contributions
Overview The Philippines is set to experience its own "super election year" in 2025, showcasing a robust commitment to democratic governance and local development through a series of significant elections. On May 12, 2025, the Philippines will hold national and local elections. This will be followed by the historic Bangsamoro Autonomous Region
https://www.youtube.com/live/4ahL4Evy2Nk?feature=shared The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) is in the Philippines to observe the 2025 national and local elections scheduled for 12 May 2025. For Episode 03 of the "Ano Na? podcast, we'll discuss ANFREL's continuous and enduring support for electoral democracy in the Philippines and across the Asian region. ANFREL
With three days left before the May 12 National and Local Elections, LENTE reinforces its commitment to safeguarding the electoral process, focusing on five core standards: Safety, Accountability, Transparency, Inclusiveness, and National Public Confidence. Accountability: ASR, Vote-Buying, Campaign Violations As of May 9, LENTE has received 44 reports on abuse of state
https://www.youtube.com/live/kh1yJ5mmVaA?feature=shared In Episode 02 of the "Ano Na?" podcast, we're introducing the members of the core team of the ANFREL international election observation mission to the 2025 national and local elections in the Philippines. We'll also discuss their work behind the scenes and insights on why election observation matters in ensuring electoral
Mandaluyong City - The National Citizens' Movement for Free Elections (NAMFREL) launched today through a virtual media conference the NAMFREL Operation QR Count (2025) or OQC 2025, a way for Filipinos to participate in independently verifying the transmitted results of the 2025 National and Local Elections. In the NAMFREL OQC 2025, any
https://www.youtube.com/live/VjoP-20sOp8?feature=shared As part of the outreach efforts of the Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) for the international election observation mission to the 2025 national and local elections in the Philippines, we're launching the limited podcast series "Ano Na?" which aims to share to the electorate how ANFREL observes and monitors elections
Following the official launch of its International Election Observation Mission (IEOM) on 27 April 2025, the Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) has deployed 10 Long-Term Observers (LTOs) across the Philippines starting today, 2 May 2025. Strategically assigned to 10 regions, covering 24 Provinces and 32 Cities/Municipalities, the LTOs will ensure regional
The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) international election observers participated in Day 1 of the briefing on the Philippine electoral system, electoral landscape, and information ecosystem. ANFREL is observing the 2025 national and local elections. ANFREL members National Citizens' Movement for Free Elections (NAMFREL), Legal Network for Truthful Elections (LENTE) and
The mission management team of the Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) international election observation mission (IEOM) to the 2025 national and local elections in the Philippines are in the country preparing for the deployment of international election observers. Ten long-term observers will participate in a two-day briefing from 30 April to
The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) officially launches its International Election Observation Mission (IEOM) for the 2025 Philippine National and Local Elections, scheduled for 12 May 2025. The mission formally commenced in the Republic of Philippines on 27 April and will continue through 17 May, spanning a period of 21 days.
The National Citizens’ Movement for Free Elections (NAMFREL) strongly condemns the alarming rise in election-related violence as the campaign period for the Philippine mid-term elections in May approaches. These violent incidents undermine the principles of democracy and threaten the integrity of the electoral process. NAMFREL calls on all candidates, political parties, and
The National Citizens’ Movement for Free Elections (NAMFREL) refers to theissues raised by CPA-lawyer, Jeryll Harold Respicio, a vice mayoral candidate inReina Mercedes, Isabela in two (2) Facebook posts which have now been takendown. THE ISSUES: 1) Atty. Respicio asserts that the Automated Counting Machine (ACM) isconnected to the internet during the
https://www.youtube.com/live/nLJ6ZLLm6Fk?feature=shared The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) invited the Legal Network for Truthful Elections (LENTE), the National Citizens' Movement for Free Elections (NAMFREL) and the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) to discuss the campaigning in the 2025 national and local elections in the Philippines.
https://www.youtube.com/live/nLJ6ZLLm6Fk?feature=shared The Philippines is scheduled to hold national and local elections on 12 May 2025. The first Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections, meanwhile, remains hanging in the balance with the push to reschedule the elections either later in 2025 or in 2026. With the election campaign period for senatorial and party-list aspirants set to
Overview The Philippines is set to experience its own "super election year" in 2025, showcasing a robust commitment to democratic governance and local development through a series of significant elections. On May 12, 2025, the nation will hold national and local elections alongside the historic first-ever Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
The Legal Network for Truthful Elections (LENTE) opposes the proposal to postpone the first 2025 Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Parliamentary Elections. While LENTE acknowledges Congress's efforts in addressing the complexities surrounding BARMM, LENTE believes that this proposal fails to meet the strict criteria set by the Supreme Court in
Artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay and it is finding applications in many areas including elections. While AI’s potential for improving electoral processes is recognized, what has been highlighted is the misuse and abuse of the technology as seen in recent elections worldwide. In Indonesia, the use of AI and deepfakes
LENTE recognizes that advancements in Artificial Intelligence, such as generative AI, are increasingly used in information/influence operations or misused to peddle disinformation, particularly within the context of elections. The use of deepfakes in the elections of Indonesia and India this year or during the Nigerian and Slovakian elections last year, as well
Expert speakers during Day 1 of the Regional Forum on the 2025 PH Elections, 13 May 2024, shared insights and experiences from the conduct of elections in the super election year of 2024. They offered lessons and best practices which electoral stakeholders can consider as the Philippines marked one year before the
The Legal Network for Truthful Elections (LENTE) shared the panel discussion speakers and moderators for the regional forum on the upcoming elections in the Philippines. "What can we learn from the 2024 Super Election Year? A Regional Forum on the 2025 PH Elections" is happening on 13-14 May 2024 at the Shangri-La