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Maguindanao town placed under Comelec control
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has placed Buluan, Maguindanao del Sur under its control due to escalating election-related violence.
The decision, made via Resolution No. 11131, designated Commissioner Aimee Ferolino as Commissioner-in-Charge.
This action was based on a recommendation from the Comelec's Gun Ban and Security Concerns Committee and a report from the Philippine National Police (PNP).
Comelec Chairman George Garcia stated that Buluan was placed under Comelec control to prevent election-related violent incidents that may harm civilians.
Buluan is the second locality to be placed under Comelec control for the May 12 polls, following Datu Odin Sinsuat town in Maguindanao del Norte.
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