Day after Philippines elections, Kontra Daya calls on increased public vigilance

MANILA — The watchdog group Kontra Daya called on the public to exercise greater vigilance in the next few days as the canvassing of polls begin. The group said that �dark forces are working overtime to once again subvert the people�s vote.�

�The elections have been marred by violence, confusion and chaos. These are precisely the conditions favorable for wholesale electoral fraud. Kontra Daya is particularly worried about cases of ballot snatching and failure of elections that have happened in several provinces throughout the country,� said Kontra Daya Convenor Fr. Joe Dizon.
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