Ex-Comelec chairman Sheriff Abas says the postponement of the Bangsamoro elections is still uncertain, with a 50-50 chance
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“Medyo mixed feelings kase dati ako yung nagre-receive ng certificate of candidacy , lalo na sa Manila. Medyo bibo ang COC filing natin sa Manila,”Abas is seeking to fill one of two allotted seats in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao , specifically representing the 1st parliamentary district of Cotabato City, the regional center.
Asked why he formalized his candidacy despite the congressional push to postpone the elections, Abas responded that the outcome was still uncertain. Despite the proposals in the two houses of Congress, the Comelec has continued accepting COCs. The filing period for COCs in the BARMM started last Monday and would run until Saturday, November 9.
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