Except for the minor trouble in Sigcay, Banga, Aklan which involved former Banga Mayor Antonio Maming and a teacher who was the chairman of the board of canvassers, the intensified all security measures had deterred and prevented violence as the campaign period for local candidates ended last Monday, October 28.
Officer-in-Charge of Aklan Police Provincial Office, Supt. Jomil John Trio declared the entire police force in heightened alert in adherence to the directive of PNP Headquarters.
“With the help of our campaign in gun ban, there was more reason to push our police personnel to be more vigilant to ensure the October 28 elections orderly, peaceful and credible,” Trio said.
He also reminded the public to be vigilant and to report any sightings of violations of the Comelec rules and regulations regarding the electoral processes which prevented possible violent confrontation among candidates and their supporters. /MP
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