PNP logs 46 poll-related incidents, 43 on vote-buying

Updated Tue, May 13, 2025 at 6:43 PM Published Tue, May 13, 2025 at 4:08 PM

The Philippine National Police (PNP) validated a total of 46 poll-related incidents throughout the election period until May 12.

Among these, 43 cases of vote-buying and vote-selling involving 96 individuals were logged nationwide from January 12 to May 12.

Of the 96 suspects, 50 were arrested, 22 remain at large, and 24 have been released.

The vote-buying incidents occurred across various regions, with the Cordillera Administrative Region reporting the highest number at 13, followed by BARMM with eight.

Additionally, 3,100 individuals were arrested for violating the election gun ban, and 3,190 firearms were confiscated.

The PNP also reported 232 arrests for violating the two-day liquor ban on May 11 and 12.

Twenty-seven incidents, including five shooting incidents, were recorded on election day itself.

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