The Independent Election Monitoring Center (IEMC) has monitored violent incidents, intimidation tactics, and polling delays occurring between 5 PM on May 11 and the 5 AM opening of polls on May 12, 2025. These incidents, spanning multiple provinces, highlight ongoing security concerns and disruptions to the electoral process.
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The Independent Election Monitoring Center (IEMC) for BARMM and Sulu commences its critical 24-hour operation today, May 11, continuing through May 13, 2025, to safeguard the integrity of the national and local elections. This intensified monitoring period coincides with the peak election days.
Read more: IEMC-BARMM & Sulu to Operate 24 Hours During Key Election Days
A coalition of civil society organizations and institutions launched the Independent Election Monitoring Center (IEMC) for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao and Sulu on May 5. The announcement was made during a press conference at the Institute for Autonomy and Governance in Cotabato City.
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has officially recognized the Civil Society Organization-led Independent Election Monitoring Center (IEMC) as an election monitor for the upcoming 2025 National and Local Elections and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Parliamentary Elections.
IAG and SLASH.ph have signed a memorandum of agreement to establish the Independent Election Monitoring Center (IEMC) - BARMM & Sulu, headquartered in Cotabato City. The IEMC will monitor electoral activities, enhance security, prevent violence, and promote transparency and fairness in the May 2025 elections.