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Comelec justifies last-minute reshuffling of field personnel, mum on details
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) reassigned election officers nationwide, including in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).
Comelec Commissioner George Garcia confirmed the reshuffling was ordered by Comelec Chairperson Saidamen Pangarungan, following a recommendation from regional election directors.
Garcia stated the changes were made to ensure the impartiality of field personnel and address specific needs in affected areas.
While the exact number of affected officers is still being determined, a significant number were involved in the reshuffling.
This move occurred two weeks before the May 9 elections and has faced opposition from some local election officers who claim it violates the election code.
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