Manila Bulletin
Comelec: More than 1,000 reports on vote-buying received by TF Kontra Bigay
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is investigating over 1,000 alleged incidents of vote-buying from the May 2022 elections.
Comelec's Task Force Kontra Bigay received more than 1,110 reports, with 88 officially recorded as valid, and 49 of these having supporting evidence.
Additionally, 105 reports were lodged at the Comelec Law Department, with 83 acted upon and 12 verified complaints docketed.
Subpoenas have been issued to individuals involved, and disqualification cases against candidates are pending resolution.
Despite the number of reports, only three citizens were willing to pursue their complaints with affidavits and evidence, possibly due to fear or a general refusal to be fully involved, according to Comelec Acting Spokesperson John Rex Laudiangco.
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