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Comelec expects increase in vote buying, selling
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) anticipates a significant increase in reports of vote buying and the abuse of state resources as the May 12 midterm elections approach.
Commissioner Ernesto Maceda Jr. stated that the final week of the campaign period is expected to see a surge in these illegal activities.
The Comelec is urging the public to actively report incidents of vote buying and abuse of state resources via email at [email protected] or through their Facebook page.
Maceda encouraged citizens to act as the poll body's 'bodycams,' 'eyes and ears' to help eradicate these 'termites of democracy.'
As of the report, the Comelec has received a total of 309 complaints related to vote buying and the abuse of state resources.
The Calabarzon region has recorded the highest number of reports with 64, followed by Central Luzon with 54, and the National Capital Region with 52.
The majority of reported vote-buying incidents involve the distribution of cash and various goods or valuable items.
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