Manila Bulletin
PNP ready for special elections in 14 Lanao del Sur barangays
Special elections will be held in 14 villages across three towns in Lanao del Sur due to the failure of elections on May 9.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) will deploy elite special forces teams to serve as special board of election inspectors in these villages.
The military will also deploy soldiers to bolster security and assist police personnel.
The failure of elections was attributed to a political standoff, stolen ballots, violence, and damaged vote-counting machines, which prevented 8,295 voters from casting their ballots.
Special elections are scheduled for May 12 and May 15 in Tubaran, Butig, and Bindayan towns.
Army's 103rd Infantry Brigade commander Brigadier General Jose Maria Cuerpo visited Tubaran to oversee security preparations.
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Policemen will serve as Board of Election Inspectors (BEIs) in 12 barangays in Tuburan, Lanao del Sur for the special elections on May 24.
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The Commission on Elections (Comelec) declared a failure of elections in 14 barangays across the municipalities of Butig, Binadayan, and Tubaran in Lanao del Sur.
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The Commission on Elections (Comelec) declared a failure of elections in 14 villages across Butig, Binidayan, and Tubaran in Lanao del Sur due to stolen or destroyed ballots and VCMs, or violence, threats, and intimidation.
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) will deploy body-worn cameras for police officers securing the special elections in 12 barangays in Lanao del Sur to ensure peaceful and credible polls.
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Philippine National Police (PNP) official Maj. Gen. Valeriano de Leon stated that poll-related violence in Mindanao is lower compared to previous elections, attributing this to early security preparations, real-time adjustments, and good working relationship with the Comelec.
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