An eight-hour voting period, tighter security, and a waiting game are expected on Saturday, September 17, in Maguindanao, where a plebiscite on the proposed division of the province will be held. PHVote
MANILA, Philippines – Maguindanao has an important event on Saturday, September 17, as the southern Philippine province opens its polling places for hundreds of thousands of residents who will decide on the future of their home.
In Filipino and Arabic languages, the ballot asks the question, “Do you agree to divide the province of Maguindanao into two smaller provinces, to be named as Maguindanao del Norte and Maguindanao del Sur, in accordance with Republic Act No. 11550?” “For those far-flung areas, we have what we call early delivery, taking into consideration the distance, the transportation facilities available, and the security issues and concerns,” Commission on Elections deputy executive director Teofisto Elnas Jr. said on Thursday, September 15.The plebiscite voting period will officially begin at 7 am and will last until 3 pm on Saturday.
As per security, two police officers will be deployed per voting center, while the Armed Forces of the Philippines will deploy nearly 3,000 troops on the ground to assist the Philippine National Police.
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