Manila Bulletin
Caraga logs 29 areas of concern in elections
The Caraga Region has identified 29 election areas of concern for the upcoming May elections.
Nineteen of these areas are classified as 'orange' due to armed threats, with 10 in Agusan del Sur and nine in Surigao del Sur, largely because of past election-related incidents.
Ten other areas are categorized as 'yellow' due to intense political rivalries, including five in Surigao del Norte, three in Surigao del Sur, and one each in Agusan del Norte and Agusan del Sur.
No areas in the region are classified under the 'red' category.
Police Brig. Gen. Christopher N. Abrahano stated that the 'orange' areas are top priority for security measures.
Police Major Jennifer S. Ometer noted that mobile checkpoints have been instrumental in deterring crime during the election period.
The Police Regional Office 13 has arrested 16 gun ban violators and seized 15 firearms from January 12 to February 11.
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