Village polls violence: Security beefed up nationwide
10/10/2010Government forces have tightened their security to avert possible clashes by candidates or their supporters for the upcoming village polls.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has listed some 20 barangays in Bicol province as areas of immediate concern for the Oct. 25 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections.
Chief Supt. Cecilio Calleja, Albay provincial director, yesterday said they are currently monitoring and validating barangays which are among the hot spots during elections.
In Sultan Kudarat, at least 15 barangays were also placed under watchlist in connection with the upcoming elections..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/headlines/20101010hed4.html
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