PNP sees smooth conduct of BSKE, rules out deferral

Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. on Monday expressed optimism that the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections

Meanwhile, the Commission on Elections and the Public Attorney’s Office signed a memorandum of agreement to address vote-buying and vote-selling, which would provide complainants free legal representation and assistance.

Toward this end, the PNP and other agencies were discussing and making preparations to implement appropriate measures in concerned areas. “That’s the issue in Socorro and that’s the reason why Comelec is closely monitoring the developments in Socorro and likewise, the Senate hearing,”Garcia said. Six of these incidents have been validated as election -related, while 32 were validated to be unrelated to the elections.

The Comelec said the agreement was part of the poll body’s intensified drive against vote buying during electoral exercises, especially with the upcoming BSKE.

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