After three grueling months, contenders for 16,385 elective seats wind-up their respective campaigns heading into the May 9 national and local elections.

The Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) said it was expecting a high voter turnout of 85 percent on Monday, even as the Office for Civil Defense (OCD) and National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) going on red alert status to ensure Covid-free elections.

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) designated an acting spokesperson in Atty. John Rex C. Laudiangco.

Meanwhile, the six locals, who were exposed to the country’s first Covid-19 variant Omicron case, tested negative for the coronavirus.

These are among the top stories this Saturday morning, May 7, 2022.

PCG’S LARGEST SHIP – The BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701) of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is shown at its naming and commissioning on Friday, May 6, 2022 at Pier 15 of the South Harbor in Manila. (Manny Llanes)
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Senatorial bets

INC endorsement, surge of support to aid senatorial candidacy – Eleazar
Panelo has worthy request for survey-leading senatorial bets
Villar tops RPMD Senate preference survey
Villar at 2nd in OCTA Senate poll behind Tulfo

Other election-related reports

PH will lose sovereignty over WPS if Marcos wins, Carpio warns
OCD, NDRRMC to be on red alert status for 'Covid-proof' elections
Comelec designates Laudiangco as acting spokesperson
PPCRV expects at least 85% voter turnout on May 9
Grueling 3-month campaign down to final day
  • Covid-19 Update
6 local close contacts of PH's 1st Omicron subvariant case test negative for Covid-19—DOH
Decreasing Covid-19 cases may be attributed to ‘very good’ vaccination rate in PH – Herbosa
  • Russia invades Ukraine
PH will be attacked if Russia-Ukraine conflict leads to world war — Duterte
  • Retractions in de Lima case
De Lima asks Muntinlupa court to dismiss drug case after Ragos’ revelations
  • New teachers
PRC announces oathtaking schedule for new teachers
  • Judiciary
‘Climate change is human rights issue’ — CHR
  • Metro Roundup
Parañaque LGU issues traffic advisory for BBM-Sara miting de avance
Criminal group member, drug suspects nabbed in Taguig
Parañaque City receives 10 service vehicles
Taguig police seize P1.36-M shabu from driver
  • Provincial Roundup
P56-M first modernized barangay hall in Baguio inaugurated
Japan-trained Buguias farmers get P3M aid from DA
Cebu City declares its readiness for Monday’s polls
Governor Defensor appeals to authorities to stop alleged ‘vote-buying’ in Iloilo
Frasco’s win over Durano in Cebu’s 5th congressional district reaffirmed in manual count
Mati City mayor Rabat denies supporting presidential candidate VP Leni Robredo

Source: Manila Bulletin (https://mb.com.ph/2022/05/07/mb-daily-news-update-last-day-to-campaign/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mb-daily-news-update-last-day-to-campaign)