Commentary | The reports of massive fraud are staring the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in the face and Comelec chairman Benjamin Abalos Sr. and Commissioner Rene Sarmiento still refuse to conduct a thorough investigation and act swiftly to prevent further damage. And they refuse to do so only because there are no witnesses. Perhaps the Comelec is afflicted with a serious illness called Garci.
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By Rep. Satur C. Ocampo
Bayan Muna President
House Deputy Minority Leader
The delay in the proclamation of Gov. Grace Padaca re-elected as
Isabela governor is a deliberate scheme of the Malacanang – Benjamin
Dy tandem to buy ample time to rig the election results to favor Dy.
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PAGALUNGAN, MAGUINDANAO ? Suara Bangsamoro Party list today said that a 12-0 turn out will never be possible in the Municipality of Pagalungan, Maguindanao where 38 ballot boxes from eight barangays are yet to be opened.