Gma news election 2019
You're referring to the 2019 Philippine midterm elections!
GMA News Online provided extensive coverage of the elections, which took place on May 13, 2019. Here are some key highlights:
National Results:
- The Nacionalista Party (NP) won the most seats in the Senate, with 7 out of 12 seats.
- The Liberal Party (LP) won 3 seats, while the PDP-Laban won 2 seats.
- The Nacionalista Party also won the most seats in the House of Representatives, with 115 out of 250 seats.
Top Winners:
- Senator-elect Imee Marcos (NP) won the most votes, with over 18 million votes.
- Senator-elect Bong Go (PDP-Laban) won the second-most votes, with over 14 million votes.
- Senator-elect Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa (NP) won the third-most votes, with over 13 million votes.
GMA News Online's Election Coverage:
- GMA News Online provided live updates, results, and analysis throughout the election day.
- The website featured a live blog, which included updates on the voting process, results, and reactions from various candidates and parties.
- GMA News Online also aired a special election coverage on its TV channel, GMA News TV, which featured live reports from the field and analysis from its team of experts.
Election Issues:
- The 2019 midterm elections were marked by controversy and issues, including allegations of vote-buying, electoral fraud, and violence.
- The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) faced criticism for its handling of the elections, including delays in the release of results and issues with the voting machines.
Post-Election Developments:
- The winners of the elections took their oath of office on June 30, 2019.
- The new senators and representatives began their terms on July 1, 2019.
- The 18th Congress of the Philippines convened on July 22, 2019.
I hope this information helps!