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PNP probing suspected vote-buying incidents on eve of Election Day
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is investigating suspected vote-buying incidents that occurred on the eve of the May 9 national and local elections.
PNP officer-in-charge Police Lieutenant General Vicente Danao Jr. stated that authorities are planning to file complaints against the suspects involved.
As of May 7, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) reported that it is investigating 10 cases of alleged vote-buying, with reports submitted via email and Facebook.
The PNP had previously activated a monitoring team to aid the Comelec in combating vote-buying, operating from regional headquarters down to municipal stations.
This team was tasked with assisting the Comelec in filing cases for reported instances of vote-buying.
Under the Omnibus Election Code, individuals found guilty of vote-buying face imprisonment of one to six years, disenfranchisement, and disqualification from holding public office.
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