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Comelec probing whether Datu Piang shooting incident election-related
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is investigating a shooting incident in Datu Piang, Maguindanao del Sur, where Vice Mayor Datu Omar Samama was shot while delivering a speech, to determine if it is linked to Eleksyon 2025.
Samama, who is seeking reelection under the United Bangsamoro Justice Party, survived the attack and is recovering in the hospital after surgery.
Comelec Chairperson George Erwin Garcia stated that any violence involving candidates is always suspected to be election-related.
The poll body is considering placing other areas with reported violence under Comelec control as they anticipate an increase in election hotspots.
Authorities have monitored a total of 85 shooting incidents in Maguindanao del Sur and Maguindanao del Norte from January 1 to mid-February.
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