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Elections in Lanao Sur generally peaceful - PNP

Islamic City of Marawi (29 October) -- The peace and order situation in some barangays in Lanao del Sur in which the elections have failed is generally peaceful and manageable.

Police Superintendent Cosanie Derogongan, provincial police director, said the peace and order in these areas remains normal and manageable by the local police.

He said he has pulled-out his security forces from these areas pending the decision of COMELEC en banc on the failed elections.

He stressed that the role of the police during the elections was to provide security and ensure the integrity of the polls.

With regards to the police trainees, Derogongan disclosed that the instruction of the regional police director to him was to account all police trainees who served as board of election tellers during the elections.

All the trainees were now staying at the provincial capitol gym, he said.

He further said that he is waiting for further instructions when to send the police trainees back to their respective regions.

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Village polls in Marawi, Butig reset to October 27

Islamic City of Marawi (26 October) -- The city COMELEC moved again the schedule of barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections here tomorrow, October 27.

According to Atty. Rey Sumalipao, COMELEC-ARMM Director, the rescheduling was due to the failure in the reprinting of the voters' masterlist.

Last Monday, only 73 of the 96 barangays have conducted elections because of the delayed deliveries of the election paraphernalia. In fact, the election materials never reached some of the polling places, said Sumalipao.

The village polls in Butig town was also postponed due to the delay in the segregation of election material.

Mesug Palawan, the town's municipal treasurer, said the segregation required the presence of an Election Officer (EO).

It can be recalled that the COMELEC suspended the elections in all the 16 barangays of the town due to the unknown whereabouts of their EO Taha Ali.

The COMELEC meanwhile appointed EO Mike Pandi as OIC.

Security forces are in place and ready to escort the transport and delivery of the 36 ballot boxes as well as the police trainees which will serve as Board of Election Tellers (BET) tomorrow from the provincial capitol to the respective polling places in the said town.

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Comelec suspends village, SK polls in some Lanao Sur barangays

Islamic City of Marawi (26 October) -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) yesterday postponed the conduct of barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) polls in some barangays in Lanao del Sur.

Comelec-ARMM Director Atty Rey Sumalipao said the elections were suspended in more than 200 barangays in the province including the whole town of Butig which has 16 barangays.

He said these barangays are scheduled to conduct their elections today, October 26.

According to him, the delay in the delivery of election materials resulted to the failure of precincts to function today leading to the suspension of elections in these barangays.

Sumalipao disclosed that the election in Butig was totally suspended because the whereabouts of the town's election officer cannot be located.

We will tap the services of an election officer from the other regions for scheduled election in Butig, he said.

The police trainees from regions 9, 10 and Caraga will also be serving as board of election tellers tomorrow, he added.

Security forces will likewise be added in these areas to ensure orderly and peaceful elections.

Poll-related violent incidents were also a contributing factor to the suspension of elections in these areas.

In press conference held at Kampo Ranao, Brigadier General Rey Ardo of the 103rd Brigade of the Philippine Army cited incidents like the firing of guns, harassment and rumble causing failure and postponement of elections in some barangays in the province.

Aside from Lanao del Sur, Sumalipao further disclosed that 10 barangays in Basilan, nine barangays in Sulu, and two towns in Maguindanao will also conduct elections today.

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Voting runs smoothly in 10 Lanao Sur towns

Islamic City of Marawi (26 October) -- The casting of votes in 10 towns in the province of Lanao del Sur went smoothly yesterday despite few expected violent incidents.

Based on the report gathered from the Brigade Election Monitoring Action Center, the casting of votes in the towns of Balabagan, Kapai, Tagoloan, Kapatagan, Tubaran, Picong, Pagayawan, Calanogas, Ganassi and Tugaya was conducted successfully.

Provincial Election Supervisor Atty. Nasib Yasin said the counting of votes and canvassing are being done at the respective municipalities except for Tugaya in which the votes are being counted and canvassed at the provincial hall here in the city.

He said they opted to do the counting and canvassing in a safer place.

Tugaya was one of the areas identified as hot spots in the province.

In a related development, only 73 of the 96 barangays here have conducted the elections.

The elections in the remaining 23 barangays were postponed for today because the election materials never reached the polling places.

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Violent incidents mar elections in Lanao Sur

Islamic City of Marawi (26 October) -- Violent incidents marred the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections in Lanao del Sur yesterday.
Police report showed that a shooting incident transpired at Bubong Elementary School in Balindong town wherein Alzamer Ampuan Danganan, 21 years old, single, jobless and a resident of the said place was shot to death by unidentified suspect using cal.45 pistol.
Police investigation showed that he was the nephew of incumbent barangay Chairperson Johara Magomnang.
Another shooting incident occurred at Central Elementary School in barangay Bacong Piagapo town wherein Amin Agasor Balinti, a candidate for barangay chairman, fired his nine (9) mm pistol in the air.
The police report also disclosed that a rapid gunshot was also heard at the polling center of Sultan Disomimba School in Marantao town.
Police Provincial Director, Superintendent Cosanie Derogongan, said incidents of master list and ballot box snatching happened in Lumba-Bayabao town.
The snatching of the registered voters' master list transpired at the vicinity of barangay Bacolod I, wherein incumbent barangay chairperson Norolain Boriongan forcibly grabbed said master list and handed it to his son, Macaurong Boriongan, who immediately fled away.
The joint police and military troops tried to stop the suspect but failed, Derogongan said.
He further said that the responding troops were even prompted to shoot Macaurong once hitting his right hand.
However, the master list was not recovered so the town's Election Officer just requested for a new copy from the Provincial Election Supervisor, he added.
The provincial director also disclosed that the first ballot box snatching occurred at the town's Municipal Hall.
He said the ballot box for Precinct 0025A of barangay Mapantao was forcibly grabbed by unidentified persons while the distribution of election paraphernalia was on-going causing its damage.
A grenade launcher was likewise fired from unknown direction to the house of Mawi Capitan which resulted to the wounding of Naim Capitan who was hit by splinters on different parts of his body.
Derogongan said the victim is now being treated at Amai Pakpak Medical Center, here in the city.
According to him, the motive is still to be determined
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Security forces in place for barangay, SK elections in Lanao Sur


Islamic City of Marawi (25 October) -- The security forces are now in place and prepared for the conduct of Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections in Lanao del Sur.
According to Brigadier General Rey Ardo, commanding officer of the 103rd Brigade of the Philippine Army (PA), two (2) company from the 1st Division of the PA already arrived in the province to augment their existing three (3) Battalions.
Two (2) choppers are also on standby to provide whatever air security requirements needed on the elections day.
He said some of their troops were already deployed while the others are on standby to serve as the security for the transport of the ballot boxes and election paraphernalia to the municipal treasurer offices.
On the part of the PNP, Police Superintendent Cosanie Derogongan said police personnel were also deployed to different polling place in the province.
He said additional troops from the ARMM Regional Public Safety Battalion to be deployed to the areas of immediate concerns also arrived.
The provincial director also disclosed that more than 500 police trainees from regions 9,10 and Caraga arrived yesterday to serve as board of election tellers in the identified hot spot areas while some are reserve in case of shortage of teachers.
As of press time, no election related incident was reported.
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Lanao del Sur all set for barangay, SK polls


Islamic City of Marawi (25 October) -- Lanao del Sur is all set and ready for the synchronized Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections on October 25.
We are ready to conduct the elections although there are some technical glitches that we have to resolve to have successful, credible and peaceful elections, said Atty. Rey Sumalipao, regional director of COMELEC-ARMM.
He said all the barangays in the province will conduct elections tomorrow and they are hopeful that all precincts will function.
We are also thankful that the COMELEC central office approved our recommendation to have a standby board of election tellers (BETs) composed of police trainees from regions 9, 10, 11, 12 and CARAGA to cope up with the shortage of teachers which is major reason of failure of elections in the ARMM, Sumalipao said.
He further said that the policy of self-preservation is the top priority of individual so they are expecting some of the teachers to inhibit from serving as BETs because of perceived danger in their lives.
The regional director also lauded the immediate action of the PNP to send police trainees in the region.
The election paraphernalia arrived last October 21 and was held in the custody of the Provincial Treasurer at the Provincial Capitol for distribution to the respective municipal treasurer offices today.
Under the rules and regulations of the COMELEC, the municipal treasurers will distribute them to the BETs first hour of the elections day, Sumalipao added.
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Comelec ready for conduct of Barangay, SK elections in Marawi


Islamic City of Marawi (22 October) -- All is set for the conduct of the synchronized Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections here on October 25.
The Commission on Elections (Comelec), the Philippine Army (PA) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) are ready and prepared for the elections and we will not tolerate anybody to hamper and destruct the electoral process, stressed City Election Officer Atty. Tommy Macadindang.
He said the election returns arrived yesterday while the official ballots are expected to arrive Saturday.
In terms of security, the city election officer disclosed that the local police and army have already laid down their security measures concentrating on the declared hot spot barangays.
Earlier, the Comelec has identified 26 out of the 96 barangays here as hot spot areas.
Both police and army will also put-up elections monitoring action centers in their respective headquarters to oversee poll security-related matters.
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Marawi election officer urges voters to vote in synchronized Barangay, SK elections


Islamic City of Marawi (22 October) --- The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) here is urging registered voters in the city to exercise their right to suffrage in the synchronized Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) polls.
We are encouraging them to go out and vote on October 25 and become catalysts in leading their barangays forward, said City Election Officer Atty. Tommy Macadindang.
He also asked them to come to the designated polling places early on Monday.
According to Macadindang, the casting of votes will start promptly at seven o'clock in the morning and will end at three o'clock in the afternoon.
The counting and canvassing of votes, which will follow immediately after the casting of votes, will be conducted in the polling places unless there are security concerns involved, he added.
He also appealed to them to be vigilant and report cases of prohibited acts and elections violations to proper authorities.
Marawi City has more than 66,000 registered voters with barangay Dimalna having the most number of registered voters at 3,100.
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Marawi Barangay, SK polls candidates sign peace accord


Islamic City of Marawi (22 October) -- Local candidates contending for Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) posts here signed a peace pact to ensure peaceful and orderly elections on Monday, October 25.
Atty. Tommy Macadindang, City Election Officer, said the peace accord was signed specifically by the candidates from the twenty-six (26) barangays declared by the Commission on Elections, Philippine Army and the Philippine National Police as election hot spots.
He said the candidates have pledged to obey the rules and regulations set forth by the poll body.
Having signed the covenant of peace, they have committed themselves to cooperate for the conduct of honest, orderly and peaceful elections, Macadindang stressed.
According to him, the candidates have also vowed to reject all forms of cheating, violence, intimidation and coercion just to be elected into position.
The members of the Joint Security Control Center will file a disqualification against those found to have violated the peace accord, cited Macadindang.
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51IB commander refutes robbery allegation against troops


Islamic City of Marawi (21 October) -- The commanding officer of the army's 51st Infantry Battalion vehemently denied the alleged robbery complaint filed against his troops.
In a press conference held at Kampo Ranao this city, Lt. Col. Giovanni Franza shed light to the complaint filed by Ismael Sarip in Picong Municipal Police Station accusing the 51st IB troops of robbing more than P100,000 cash, Rado watch worth P48,000, necklace worth P149,000, and cellular phones worth P16,000 from the house of Merhana Kaludan Sarip in barangay Pindolonan of Picong town.
He said the alleged robbery was associated to the incident where troops headed by 1Lt. John Christopher Talattad apprehended a gun ban violator in the said barangay.
Talattad and his group were conducting road patrol in Picong town last October 8 when they intercepted Casanor Tambo Ramber carrying an M16 without legal documents, Franza related.
After sensing that he violated something, Casanor run away and entered the house of Merhana Sarip and hid the firearm inside. However, the troops did not follow him inside, they just called on the suspect to go out and surrender himself and his firearm, he further related.
Franza said the army troops even called the attention of the barangay chairman to help them and ensure that all things are undertaken in a proper manner.
Casanor subsequently surrendered and the troops confiscated from him one (1) Cal 5.56mm M16A1 rifle bearing serial number 9011410 and one (1) short aluminium magazine with five (5) rounds of ammunition, he added.
Barangay Pindolonan chairman Alibasher Alilang, who was also present during the press conference, attested that the army troops they did not took anything other than the confiscated firearm.
They did not even went inside the house, he stressed.
The barangay chairman also disclosed that the complainant was not even present when the incident happened.
The local police meanwhile said they are yet to establish the relationship of the complainant with the house owner.
Investigation regarding the alleged robbery is still in progress, the police said.
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Lanao del Sur celebrates 1st World Statistics Day


Islamic City of Marawi (20 October) -- Lanao del Sur joined the rest of the world in celebrating today the first World Statistics Day.
A seminar jointly spearheaded by the Provincial Government of Lanao del Sur and the National Statistics Office of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (NSO-ARMM) dubbed as Statistics and Its Crucial Role on Governance highlighted the local celebration here.
According to NSO Deputy Administrator Paula Monina G. Collado, the seminar is being conducted by the NSO in 20 provinces nationwide simultaneously today as their contribution to the celebration of the 1st World Statistics Day.
She said the main objective of the seminar is to promote the use of statistics in planning and evidence-based decision making.
Our participants are municipal planning officers so that they will know the different data NSO produces, she further said.
We are also orienting them on the available statistics which they may use when making decisions about certain plans, Collado added.
Collado said the topics discussed in the seminar were: the quarterly labor force survey, its objectives and the type of indicators produced from it; selected industry-based statistics; the results from the 2007 census of population; and the vital statistics in Lanao del Sur such as birth, death and marriage statistics.
A walk-through of the features of the NSO website was also conducted so that they will be informed that data can also be accessed through the website, she said.
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Lanao Sur police rescues abducted medrep


Islamic City of Marawi (20 October) -- Elements of the Lanao del Sur police rescued yesterday an abducted medical representative after two days in captivity.
Police Superintendent Cosanie M. Derogongan, provincial police director, said they recovered Jeffrey Regalado Almonia in Lumba Bayabao town Tuesday evening.
According to Derogongan, the 29-year old med rep based in Cagayan de Oro, was abducted on October 17 at Sto. Nino, Cagayan de Oro while settling unpaid debt transacted by his cousin amounting to P1,500.
He said their initial investigation showed that Almonia tried to locate the cellphone of his uncle which was allegedly pawn by his cousin to unidentified persons.
Jeffrey made a transaction thru text message with three (3) unidentified persons to redeem said cellphone but he was instead declared abducted by them, Derogongan said.
The abduction, Derogongan disclosed, was the result of an alleged illegal transaction entered into by the victim's cousin and the abductors.
The police director further disclosed that the victim was transported to the province on board Toyota Vios, color silver bearing plate no. ZMW-693, on October 19, where he was seen handcuffed by a concern citizen.
Upon receiving the report from the concern citizen thru our hotline number, we immediately proceeded to Lumba Bayabao where the victim and his abductors were last seen, Derogongan said.
The victim was turned-over this afternoon to Cagayan de Oro police headed by Danildo Tumanda, commander of the City Public Safety Company.
For their part, Tumanda said they are thankful to Lanao del Sur cops for recovering safely the victim.
On the other hand, Derogongan said further investigation to identify the suspects is still in progress.
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1,680 candidates vie for Barangay, SK posts in Marawi


Islamic City of Marawi (19 October) -- A total of 1,680 candidates are contending for various positions in the coming October 25 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections here.
Based on the data gathered from the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) here, two hundred fifty-seven (257) are aspiring for the position of Barangay chairman while one hundred forty-one (141) are vying for the SK chairman posts.
On the other hand, a total 1,229 are eyeing the 672 slots for Barangay Kagawad while only 53 youth are running to get elected as SK Kagawad.
The data further showed that out of the 96 barangays, twenty-three (23) barangay chairmen seats and forty-six (46) SK chairmen seats remain uncontested.
City Election Officer Atty. Tommy M. Macadindang has earlier identified over 20 barangays as election watchlist areas because of history of failure of elections in the 2007 polls.
Meanwhile, Malacañang has urged candidates for the Barangay, SK polls not to resort to violence and other undesirable means just to be elected into office.
The Palace stressed that the coming elections should be clean and that the results should reflect the genuine sentiments of the voters.
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Army recommends police to serve as BETs in Lanao Sur


Islamic City of Marawi (15 October) -- The army's 103rd Infantry (Haribon) Brigade headed by Brigadier General Rey Ardo recommended that the police should be the one to serve as Board of Election Tellers (BETs) in some towns of Lanao del Sur to ensure the peaceful and orderly conduct of Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Elections come October 25, 2010.
The recommendation was made during the recent provincial peace and order council (PPOC) meeting where election-related issues and concerns were tackled by the council.
The military report disclosed that the BETs in the towns of Butig, Sultan Dumalondong, Lumbac-Unayan, Marogong and Tugaya should come from the Philippine National Police (PNP) to avoid failure of elections in these areas.
Public school teachers in these towns allegedly inhibited and refused to serve as BETs because of threats and fear.
The Haribon brigade further stressed the need to train reserve BETs and to discuss the important role of election officers (EOs) to address the causes of failure of elections in this part of the country.
It can be recalled that more than 200 out of the 1,157 barangays in the province failed to conduct elections in the past because of lack of qualified BETs and non-appearance of EOs on the day of elections.
In a related development, PNP Provincial Director Police Superintendent Cosanie Derogongan announced that they will again convene a meeting on October 20 and come-up with an honest-to-goodness assessment on the issue of public school teachers' unwillingness to serve as BETs.
He said the objective of the meeting is to determine the number of barangays that will be lacking BETs.
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Haribon brigade intensifies poll-related security operations


Islamic City of Marawi (15 October) -- The army's 103rd Infantry (Haribon) Brigade based in Kampo Ranao, this city, is intensifying its law enforcement and security operations to ensure the honest, orderly and peaceful conduct of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections on October 25, 2010.
According to Gen. Rey Ardo, Brigade Commander, they had initiated meetings with the local poll body and police to identify the elections watchlist areas.
They also conducted preemptive security patrols and force projection patrol in Lanao del Sur as well as implemented the gun ban through checkpoint operations.
The Commanding General announced that the Brigade Election Monitoring Action Center (BEMAC) will also be activated to oversee poll-related matters.
Ardo cited that their main role with regards to the October 25 elections is to provide security to the polling places, voters, poll body personnel, election paraphernalia and candidates.
Moreover, he disclosed their continuing support in law enforcement by deploying company size of troops with two armored vehicles in Tugaya town where a former mayor was ambushed last month.
The Haribon brigade have three (3) Infantry Battalions (IB) namely 51IB, 64IB and 65IB situated in Malabang, Saguiaran, and this city, respectively.
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PNP reports violence in Lanao Sur as polls near


Islamic City of Marawi (14 October) -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) in Lanao del Sur has reported two (2) election-related violent incidents less than two (2) weeks before the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) polls.
Police Superintendent Cosanie M. Derogongan, PNP Provincial Director, disclosed during the provincial peace and order council (PPOC) meeting yesterday that violent incidents in relation to the forthcoming October 25 elections occurred in Molundo and Tamparan towns.
He said a shooting incident happened in Molundo around 1:00pm of October 3 while candidates where filing their certificates of candidacy.
The PNP, he added, immediately secured the area and no casualty was reported on that incident.
Derogongan however disclosed that three (3) persons were wounded during the shooting incident that transpired on October 12 at Tamparan.
He said a firefight ensued after a heated confrontation between contending candidates for Barangay chairman.
The police director further said that troops from the Philippine Army and 3rd Maneuver Platoon of the provincial PNP immediately proceeded to the town and secured the area.
The municipal police stations of the both towns are now conducting further investigation on the incidents, he added.
During the PPOC meeting, Derogongan likewise bared that bearers of one (1) M16 riffle and two (2) short firearms were apprehended in connection with the election gun ban.
He said the cases of violations were already referred before the City Prosecutor's Office.
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Lanao del Sur PPOC tackles election-related issues


Islamic City of Marawi (14 October) -- The provincial peace and order council (PPOC) chaired by Lanao del Sur Governor Mamintal ?Bombit' Adiong tackled in its meeting yesterday, October 13, the issues affecting the conduct of peaceful and orderly elections.
The meeting was highlighted by the report of Atty. Nasib Yasin, Provincial Election Supervisor, on the situation updates regarding the forthcoming October 25 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections as well as the November 13 special elections.
Police Superintendent Cosanie Derogongan, Philippine National Police Provincial Director, and General Rey Ardo, army's 103rd Brigade Commander, also reported on the current peace and order situation in the province.
Part of the discussions during the meeting were: the alleged collection of payments by Election Officers on candidates filing their certificates of candidacy; availability and willingness of public school teachers to serve as board of election tellers (BETs) during the elections; conduct of special elections on November 13; and the masterlist that will be used as the basis of registered voters for the October 25 and November 13 polls.
The organization of the Provincial Integrated Security Coordinating Committee (PISCC), composed of six (6) sub-committees, was also discussed and approved during the meeting subject for further amendments.
The PISCC which serves as the operating arm of the PPOC will in a way make the council more efficient and effective in addressing the peace and order in the province.
The PPOC meeting was well-participated by the representatives from the AFP, PNP, Comelec, Sangguniang Panlalawigan, DILG, municipal mayors, and the chairmen of the 6 PISCC sub-committees.
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PNP hopes for less violence in Lanao Sur on Barangay, SK polls


Islamic City of Marawi (14 October) -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) in Lanao del Sur said they are expecting violence to mar the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) polls but they are hoping it would only be minimal.
PNP Provincial Director Police Superintendent Cosanie M. Derogongan said they have solicited support from religious and traditional leaders in every municipality to help in campaigning for peaceful and orderly elections.
Derogongan also disclosed that the whole PNP is well-prepared for the conduct of elections this coming October 25.
We have already laid down the security plan for the Barangay and SK elections and we are assured of the security on the day of elections, he added.
The police director likewise revealed that all areas of the province were identified as areas of concerns while the towns of Tugaya, Lumbac-Unayan and Butig were placed under Comelec control.
Last 2007 elections, more than 200 barangays in the province have failed to conduct their elections due to poll-related violence.
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Filing of COCs free of charge - Lanao Sur PES


Islamic City of Marawi (14 October) -- The Provincial Election Supervisor (PES) of Lanao del Sur reiterated that the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is not charging fees for the filing of certificates of candidacy (COCs).
Atty. Nasib Yasin made the statement in response to reports that Election Officers in the province are allegedly asking payments from candidates filing their respective COCs.
I want to inform the public that no charge can be collected from any person filing his COC, Yasin stressed.
He said those making such allegations should file a formal complaint so that they can be investigated.
He cited that if an election officer is found guilty, the proper sanction will be removal from office.
Yasin also appealed to the candidates, their supporters and relatives, as well as the voting public to respect the law and follow its provisions regarding the conduct of peaceful and clean elections.
The PES meanwhile added that the filing of COCs for the Barangay and SK polls will only be until 12 midnight, October 13.
He further said that they are still waiting for reports from their field offices as to the number of candidates who filed their COCs.
We will have an exact figure on the number of candidates two (2) days after the last day of filing COCs, he added.
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Comelec identifies more than 20 barangays in Marawi as areas of concern


Islamic City of Marawi (12 October) -- The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has included more than 20 barangays here in the Election Watchlist of Areas in relation to the October 25 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections.
City Election Officer Tommy M. Macadindang disclosed that he had submitted the list identifying more than 20 out of the 96 barangays here.
He said they have closely monitored all the barangays in the city and those included in the watchlist have history of failure of elections.
Those barangays, Macadindang said, have also failed to function during the 2007 Barangay and SK elections.
In terms of the security measures, Macadindang said the local police have prepared a security plan for the coming polls.
He further said that the peace and order situation in relation to the Barangay and SK elections is okay except for what happened in barangay Mipaga where the contending parties had a misunderstanding.
He, however, stressed that it was an isolated case.
On the other hand, the city election officer revealed that as of today, about 70% have already filed their certificate of candidacy (COCs).
He added that the filling of the COCs will only be until 12 midnight tomorrow, October 13.
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PNoy's first 100 days report gets varied reactions in Lanao Sur


Islamic City of Marawi (8 October) -- The report of President Benigno Aquino III dubbed as "Isang Daang Araw Sa Isang Daang Matuwid: Report Kay Boss" in which he detailed the highlights of his administration's accomplishments during the first 100 days drew mixed reactions in Lanao del Sur.
President Aquino did a good job in his first 100 days, said Marogong town mayor Haroun Maruhom.
We, in Marogong, hail his commitment in providing universal health care and expanding the access of the most vulnerable members of the society in terms of health care benefits, nutrition and education, Maruhom added.
He said the retention of the conditional cash transfer program and the President's priority agenda of attaining a universal insurance coverage for all Filipinos in three (3) years will really help in reducing the poverty incidence in Lanao del Sur and uplift the quality of life of his beloved constituents.
I noticed in his report that he is very sincere with his work and I hope this will continue until the end of his term, City Mayor Sultan Fahad Salic said.
However, the President should put importance in the development of Mindanao including the cultural minorities and indigenous minorities, not just Luzon and other major cities, the city mayor further said.
Salic also hopes the government will be sincere with their peace talks with the MILF and other insurgents so that lasting peace and development can be achieve stressing that there is development when there is peace.
Samira Gutoc-Tomawis, director of Al-Amanah Islamic Investment Bank of the Philippines, meanwhile cited that President Aquino's 100 days is likened to building a foundation for a building using the right material.
Committing to a so-called social compact with the people, the President has issued some controversial policy statements which will have long-term effect on the people, she said.
For instance, in the government owned and controlled bank where I work, he has cut down the allowances for Board of Directors which is positive in terms of saving up, she further said.
What I fear, she added, is the effect of displacement of government employees and the fight against corruption which will have some disgruntled people like the Quirino hostage-taker.
On the other hand, Abul Alibasa, president of Ranao Youth for Peace and Sustainable Development, said his group wishes the President will be different from his predecessors with regards to the Bangsamoro quest for self-determination.
We believe that with his political will, just like his late mother in dealing with then MNLF, the Mindanao long-aged conflict could end through negotiated political settlement, he said.
He also stressed that his group believes that the appointment of Dean Leonen, a stalwart in NGO works, is one of his steps towards peace-building in Mindanao.
We are also hopeful of non-repetition of the'carrot and sticks' policy of the previous administration and we are very optimistic that the President will not and will never be a failure.
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