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Cops seen tearing up ballots mandated by Comelec
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has explained a viral video showing personnel tearing ballots in Cotabato City, stating it was part of standard procedure for unused election materials.
Police Lt. Gen. Vicente Danao clarified that the tearing of ballots was performed by PNP members serving as Board of Election Inspectors (BEI).
This action was in accordance with the Commission on Elections' Omnibus Election Code, specifically Article 17, Section 204, regarding the disposition of unused ballots after voting hours.
The destruction of the unused ballots was reportedly witnessed by an Election Supervisor Officer and watchers from political parties.
However, the viral video appeared to show some ballots that were already shaded, which contradicts the explanation that only unused ballots were torn.
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