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Comelec withholds release of ‘areas of concern’ list as verification drags on
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is still verifying a list of approximately 300 areas nationwide that may be classified as "areas of concern" for the upcoming May 9 elections.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) initially submitted recommendations for these areas, formerly known as "election hotspots."
Comelec Commissioner George Garcia stated that the poll body's own field personnel are "counterchecking" the list, a process that has led to the delay in its public release.
Garcia explained that some areas previously classified as "red" have improved, while others have deteriorated, necessitating a "re-verification" by Comelec's own personnel.
Comelec Chairman Saidamen Pangarungan ordered this final verification due to the significant impact the classification will have on communities.
The Comelec has used a color-coded system in past elections to categorize areas of concern.
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