Maguindanao gov bets vow to keep midterm polls peaceful

Maguindanao gov bets vow to keep midterm polls peaceful

FRIENDLY CONTEST Reelectionist Gov. Bai Mariam Sangki Mangudadatu and former Talayan Mayor Datu Ali Midtimbang will face off in the gubernatorial race in Maguindanao del Sur. —DREMA QUITAYEN-BRAVO COTABATO CITY—Gubernatorial candidates in the provinces of Maguindanao del Norte and Maguindanao del Sur have committed to making the midterm elections peaceful, making that pledge on Tuesday in the presence of top officials of the regional police and …

Iloilo City, 89 other localities in WV deemed peaceful, but status may change as polls near

ILOILO City – This city and 89 other cities and municipalities in Western Visayas are currently deemed peaceful and free from security concerns ahead of the May 12 midterm elections. However, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has warned that this status could change as the campaign period for local positions begins and election day approaches. […]