72 EU observers in PH to monitor May polls

The European Union (EU) for the first time has deployed 72 long-term election observers under its Election Observation Mission (EOM) to the Philippines to monitor and assess the process of the May 2025 midterm elections, EU-EOM Deputy Chief Observer Manuel Sanchez de Nogues said on Wednesday, April 16.

- By RAYMUND LESLIE ANTONIO

In a press conference, the official announced the deployment of the initial 72 observers that will be traveling in 36 teams of two to the different regions of the country in time for Election Day on May 12.

“The EU deployment continues next month. By election week, we will be joined by 100 observers of the delegation of European Parliament... In total, the mission will be composed on Election Day of more than 200 election observers," Sanchez told reporters. "As of today, as I speak, we are present in all regions of the country." The initial 36 teams composed of two observers have been deployed to all regions of the Philippines today-26 teams are traveling by air, while 10 teams are traveling by land.