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Former Ilocos Sur governor Chavit Singson announces his withdrawal from the 2025 Senate race, due to health concerns.

Full story: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/chavit-singson-withdraws-from-senate-race-health-issues-2025/
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00:00Former Ilocosur Governor Chabit Singson announces his withdrawal from the 2025 Senate race due
00:06to health concerns.
00:07Singson, who was hospitalized due to pneumonia, says he does not want to jeopardize his health
00:13by continuing with the campaign.
00:15Despite his withdrawal, the Kamelec confirms his name will still appear on the ballot with
00:19any votes cast for him counted as stray.
00:22The Philippines enters a five-month election period at midnight on Sunday, January 12 for
00:27the midterm elections on May 12.
00:29During this period, additional security measures will be implemented to prevent election-related
00:34violence.
00:35So far, the Kamelec has marked 38 localities as red areas, indicating grave security risks.
00:41This means Kamelec checkpoints will be set up across the country.
00:44A gun ban is also in place until June 11, as well as a security or bodyguards ban and
00:49a ban on reaction or strike forces.
00:52Also prohibited are changes or additions to precincts and the suspension of local elective
00:56officials.
00:57The official campaign period does not start until March 28.

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