In New Bataan, Canvassing Snags — From Threats to Blackouts
DAVAO CITY — The canvassing of votes in New Bataan, Compostela Valley province, hit another snag when a congressional candidate filed a petition Wednesday seeking the transfer of the canvassing to another venue.
Joselito B. Brilliantes, who is seeking a congressional seat of Compostela Valley Province’s first district against incumbent representative Manuel “Way Kurat” Zamora, cited as reason for the petition the death threat allegedly received Tuesday by Armeli Entero, then the acting election officer of the town.
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