Unidentified armed men attacked a convoy of vehicles in Lantawan, Basilan yesterday, killing two persons and wounding two others.

Several young aspirants have defeated old names in politics in the May 9 elections.

More local government officials who ran for reelection are assured of another term.

Failure of elections has been declared in 14 barangays in Butig, Binadayen and Tubaran towns in Lanao del Sur, affecting 8,295 voters.

Up to 3,193 people were arrested nationwide for violating the election gun ban, the Philippine National Police reported yesterday.

Celebrity makeup artist and stylist Fanny Serrano passed away on Tuesday night, a family member confirmed yesterday on Facebook. He was 74.

At least 107 people were apprehended in Metro Manila on Sunday and Monday for violating the election liquor ban, the National Capital Region Police Office reported yesterday.

Caloocan second district Rep. Edgar Erice accepted his defeat in the mayoral race after first district Rep. Along Malapitan has been proclaimed mayor of the city.

The team led by the Gatchalians swept all elective posts in Valenzuela City during the May 9 elections.

Reelected Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has vowed to further improve the programs and services of the local government for its constituents.