Daraga, Cotabato placed under Comelec control

Paterno R. Esmaquel II

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Daraga, Cotabato placed under Comelec control

Rappler.com

The two areas will remain under the control of the Commission on Elections until the end of the election period

MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced on Tuesday, January 15, that it has placed the town of Daraga in Albay, and the City of Cotabato, under its control for this election period.

“Comelec control has been declared over the municipality of Daraga, Albay, and the City of Cotabato,” said Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez in a statement.

Jimenez said that in both cases, “Comelec control shall be effective immediately” upon publication of the related resolution, “and shall last until the end of the election period.”

When the Comelec takes control of an area, all national and local officials will fall under the direct control and supervision of the poll body.

Government employees with election duties will also be supervised by the Comelec.

The Comelec will also be able to exercise “full control” over national and local law enforcement agencies, as well as military officers, assigned in the area.

Lawmakers earlier urged the Comelec to put Daraga under its control after the December 22 murder of AKO Bicol Representative Rodel Batocabe, who was running for Daraga mayor.

Comelec control over Cotabato was also considered earlier due to a December 31 mall bombing there. – Rappler.com

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Paterno R. Esmaquel II

Paterno R. Esmaquel II, news editor of Rappler, specializes in covering religion and foreign affairs. He finished MA Journalism in Ateneo and MSc Asian Studies (Religions in Plural Societies) at RSIS, Singapore. For story ideas or feedback, email pat.esmaquel@rappler.com