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PNP logs 28 vote-buying cases on Election Day
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has filed cases against 68 individuals nationwide for alleged vote-buying and vote-selling incidents, with 19 arrested and 22 still at large.
The incidents were recorded in various regions, with Police Regional Office (PRO) 1 logging the largest number of individuals involved.
While 18 cases were initially reported in five regions, the total has since increased to 28 incidents nationwide.
PNP chief General Rommel Francisco Marbil warned that the PNP will arrest, charge, and prosecute anyone involved in these illegal activities to ensure clean and honest elections.
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