𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻

On May 6, 2025, representatives from the 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗘𝗨 𝗘𝗢𝗠) 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀, Ms. Madalena Passos (from Portugal) and Mr. Konstantinos Koufaliotis( from Greece), visited Divine Word College of Calapan (DWCC) and met with College President, Rev. Fr. Renato A. Tampol, SVD, PhD. The courtesy visit included an in-depth interview focusing on the prevailing electoral climate in the province of Mindoro.
As part of their mission to evaluate the conduct and integrity of the 2025 Philippine elections, the EU EOM representatives also attended Tapatan 2025, DWCC’s Candidates’ Forum held on May 2–3, 2025. The forum featured candidates vying for gubernatorial, congressional, and mayoral positions. Ms. Passos and Mr. Koufaliotis observed the proceedings to gain insight into local campaign practices and voter engagement efforts.
The EU observers will remain in Mindoro throughout the entire election period to monitor key phases of the electoral process, including campaign activities, voter education efforts, polling day operations, and the post-election environment. Their presence underscores the importance of transparency, inclusivity, and democratic participation at the local level.