In a release issued ahead of the village polls, Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos said that candidates should appoint only two watchers to serve alternately in every polling center to avoid allegations of vote buying.
Police special action force personnel stand guard as workers load election material into a vehicle for delivery to voting precints in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur province, on October 29, 2023, ahead of the nationwide election for village and youth representatives on October 30.
Candidates found guilty of vote buying could face imprisonment of up to six years and perpetual disqualification from public office. The Philippines will hold elections Monday to select new leaders at the barangay level, marking the first barangay and SK polls since 2018. Sleep advocates Heart Evangelista, Saab Magalona, LA Aguinaldo share tips for resting on timePhilippines’ first premium bed cinema to open in Uptown BonifacioThe Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources reported on Friday that nine areas have exceeded the permissible limit for Paralytic...
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