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Zamboanga del Sur - Narrative - Press Releases - Photo Releases - Situation Reports

Zamboanga-Basilan-Sulu-Tawi-Tawi (ZamBaSulTa) - Narrative * Best Practices * Issues/Concerns * Suggestions - Press Release - Photo Releases - Situationer Reports

Zamboanga del Norte - Narrative * Best Practices * Issues/Concerns * Suggestions - Press Releases - Photo Releases - Situation Reports

Zamboanga Sibugay - Narrative * Best Practices * Issues/Concerns * Suggestions - Photo Releases - Situation Reports

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* Issuance of HnB coverage guidelines * Logistics Support* Deployment of Regional Office Personnel

* HnB Coverage General Supervision* Financial Reports* RECOMMENDATION

Regional Narrative

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Issuance of HnB coverage guidelines Forwarded to four (4) information centers the HnB coverage guidelines as issued by PIA central office.

Logistics Support Funding support for HnB coverage was downloaded to each information center chargeable against their individual MOOE appropriation.

Deployment of Regional Office Personnel To maximize outputs on the election coverage, some regional office personnel were sent to information centers to augment their manpower. Hence, Information Officer II Jocelyn P. Alvarez, Admin Officer Melinda A. Enriquez, Disbursing Officer Maria Teresa G. Mongcupa were assigned in Zamboanga City while Information Officer IV Franklin P. Gumapon was also assigned at Dipolog City on election day. Regional Director Noemi Edaga and IT staff, Victoriano B. Villacruz Jr. were left at the regional office to process the SRs, press releases, photo releases and other election-related reports for uploading/posting purposes.

HnB Coverage General Supervision Exercised general supervision over the information centers to ensure smooth and successful conduct of HnB coverage.

Financial Reports Travel - 15,375.00 Supplies - 6,291.00 Gas - 2,000.00 Printing - 495.00 Food - 4,065.00

P 28,180.00

Conclusion and Recommendation Every bit of personnel contribution has become part and parcel of the region’s accomplishment during the HnB 2013 election coverage. Their round-the-clock duty from dawn of May 13 to midnight of May 14 is laudable as duty shifting being suggested by Central office is not applicable in a regional and provincial offices with only one to three personnel assigned. Infusion of young blood in manpower resource is crucial in coping with the social media demand for an on time online reportage. Election happens every after three years, thus its coverage is a special one, with special requirement and funding. Therefore, the following are recommended: 1. Election coverage, both local and national be treated as a special coverage with provision of special funding to meet its requirements. 2. Overtime pay must be given to the regional and provincial round-the-clock personnel on duty. Central office’s suggested choice to shift personnel on duty is not an option considering that manpower resource here does not warrant it. 3. Hiring of a permanent IT/Production Assistant is a must in carving PIA’s image to the digital age.

COMELEC and PNP: WesMin election successful

May 2013 elections starts well and ends well in Western Mindanao (WesMin). Commission on Election (COMELEC) 9 Regional Director Atty. Francisco Pobe assessed that the the election here was done in a peaceful manner that everything went very smoothly. Atty. Pobe said, “Western Mindanao (Region 9) is a success in the matter of automation considering that the bases of election success is the voting populace, not the ma-chines.” He pointed out that only few and negligible problems and elec-tronic glitches were encountered and standby contingency measures were

enough to address if there were any. As of 3:00 o’clock, Atty. Pobe said election return is estimated at 60% and that majority of local winners will have their proclamation soon. Philippine National Police 9 regional director Police Chief Supt. Juanito B. Vano, Jr. concurs with Atty. Pobe saying, “everything is right because we prepared for the worse but expected that something better will happen.” He added that partnership with Philippine Information Agency

(PIA) 9 for information dessimina-tion support is a good collaboration which he is grateful of. Vano expressed relief that nothing untoward happened except for isolated and minor cases wherein the PNP has already filed appropriate charges to concerned individuals. He hope that the the PNP’s vegilance and dispense of duty with-out fear and favor would serve as de-terent for bad elements to perpetuate their acts any further beyond election period. (PIA9)

By Noemi Bernardino- Edaga

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COMELEC and PNP: WesMin election successful

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CLARO A. LANIPAInfo. Center Manager

GIDOEN C. CORGUEInformation Officer II

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Candidates’ Forum Conducted five (5) candidates’ fora with live radio coverage over RMN-dxPR on April 7, 14, 21, 28 and May 5 at 9:30am-10:30a.m., hosted by Lualhati Belen of dxPR, Regional Director Noemi Edaga and ICM Claro Lanipa.

Quick Response Survey Held a quick response survey on voting behavior of selected sectoral representatives such as youth, farmers, private employees, government officials, religious leaders, lawyers, etc.

Election-related Issues and Concerns Prepared and submitted six (6) election-related issues and concerns to PIA9 regional office weeks before the election day.

Press Releases Prepared and issued eight (8) election-related press releases which got posted on PIA web, PIA9 blogspot, Hatol ng Bayan portal and in local papers.

Situation Reports Prepared and submitted forty three (43) election-related situation reports and the same were forwarded by the regional monitoring team to PIA central office. Posted at PIA9, Hatol ng Bayan facebook page and twitter. Textblasted to general public thru smart info board.

Best Practices

- Excellent media relations - Conducted candidates’ fora with live radio coverage over dxPR free of charge - Provided full media coverage to peace covenant signing among local candidates - Had direct access to PNP and Military top brass

Issues/Concerns

- Poor internet connection - Access to COMELEC personnel on election day is nil; they were all making rounds at polling precincts especially in places identified as “areas of concern.” - Lack of manpower and logistics

Suggestions

- Need for fast, reliable internet connection - Sufficient logistics support must be given to PIA personnel especially overtime pay - Early issuance of HnB coverage guidelines by central office

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Press Releases

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Peace covenant signing ensures honest and orderly elections, says stakeholders By Gideon C. Corgue

Civil society organizations (CSOs) in coordination with the Philippine National Police, Philippine Army , Commission on Elections, Department of the Interior and Local Government, and church and religious sector recently spearheaded a simple ceremony with the local candidates from the Liberal Party and Nationalist People’s Coalition at the Municipal Function Hall to achieve safe and fair election. DILG provincial director Abcede Asjali said the presence of everyone is a manifestation of our support to have a safe, accurate and fair election.

“The presence of our stakeholders, candidates and public gave us an assurance that there will be an honest, orderly and peaceful election not only in Labangan but in the province as well,” Abcede announced. Abcede also urged everyone to help him monitor the compliance with the election peace pacts of all candidates vying for local positions in the province. ZSPPO’s Assistant Provincial Director for Operations Jalilul Bandahala lauded the CSO’s initiative in a bid to ensure the conduct an honest, orderly and peaceful elections in the municipality. He also urged the candidates to observe Comelec rules and regulations in the conduct of the 2013 elections. Zamboanga del Sur Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting chairman Father Felix Tigoy said that the signing of peace covenant is a manifestation of the local candidates’ sincere cooperation with the stakeholders to have a peaceful and successful observance of democratic processes. “Manghinaut ako nga ang mga kandidato sa LP pinanguluhan ni incumbent mayor Wilson Nandang ug ang NPC, pinanguluhan ni incumbent Vice Mayor Ukol Talumpa magpahigayon sa piniliay nga magmalinawon (I am hoping that the candidates of

LP led by re-electionist mayor Wilson Nandang and NPC, led by incumbent Vice Mayor Ukol Talumpa to hold the election peacefully),” Tigoy said.Uma Fih Salam executive director Sultan Abdulmaguid Maruhom was elated with the cooperation of the two political camps in the forging of elections covenants. “We thank the candidates for unanimously agreed to this forging of election covenants. Indeed, this is a sign of their maturity as politicians in Labangan,” Maruhom happily announced. UCCP pastor Allan Patadlas he was happy for the signing of peace covenant saying that it upholds the principle of democracy. Labangan, who was previously declared by the poll body as “immediate areas of concern” based on the incidents that have happened in the previous elections had its peace covenant signing. The ceremonial crafting of the covenants was done in the presence of stakeholders and the public. (PIA9)

Stakeholders are

optimistic that with the signing of peace covenant all candidates in the municipality of Labangan, this province will adhere to uphold the a peaceful and safe elections on May 13, 2013.

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Peace covenant signing ensures honest and orderly elections, says stakeholders Palasyo miawhag sa mga kandidatong lokal aron motabang

sa kagamhanan sa pagsumpo sa pangukho sa NPA

Ning Lunes, gimandoan ni Presidente Benigno S. Aquino III ang Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) aron motangtang sa mga gipang’abong sa kalsada nga gibutang sa mga NPA ilabi na sa mga dapit kontrolado nila. Sa usa ka press briefing sa Malakanyang kagahapon, si Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte miingon nga samtang ang tumong sa kagamhanan mao ang pagsumpo sa mga ilegal nga mga kalihukan, ang AFP adunay mga limitasyon ug walay igong katakus sa pagbantay sa tanang mga delikadong lugar sa nasud. “Tungod sa limitasyon sa atong armadong kusog, dili nila mahimong mobantay sa tanang mga lugar sa tanang oras, busa mohangyo kita sa koopersayon sa mga kandidatong lokal, aron hatagan kita ug inpormasyon nga makatabang sa atong operasyon,” miingon si Valte. Taliwala sa mga limitasyon, ang puwersa sa seguridad sa atong nasud mopadayon sa paghimo sa ilang operasyon aron maseguro ang kalinaw ug kahusay nianang mga dapita, dugtong pa ni Valte. Giawhag usab sa opisyal sa Palasyo sa mga kandidato nga nagkampanya alang sa Mayo 13 nga piniliay aron ibasura ang gipangayo sa NPA nga bayran sila alang sa “permit-to-campaign” fees. “Kanunay kita mihangyo sa mga kandidatong lokal nga dili mohatag sa ilang gipangyo ug itaho kini ngadto sa DILG aron hatagan sa tukmang tubag nianang mga dapit,” miingon siya. Matod pa sa mga taho ang NPA nangayo sa mga kandidato ubay-ubay nga kantidad aron tugotan sila sa pagkampanya sa mga dapit diin ang mga rebelde naglihok. Gimandoan sa kagamhanan ang mga ahensiya nga nagpatuman sa balaod lakip ang armadong kusog aron segurohon sa luwas, hapsay, matarong, malinawon ug katoohan nga pagpahigayon sa Mayo 13 automated nasyonal ug lokal nga piniliay. (PIA9)

Ni Claro A. Lanipa

PAGADIAN CITY – Gihangyo sa Malakanyang ang mga kandidatong lokal aron motabang sa kagamhanan sa pagkuha ug mga kasayuran sa pagsumpo sa ilegal operasyon sa New People’s Army (NPA), ilabi na sa mga kalihukang pangukho.

Cebuano News

Presidente Aquino mi-deklarar ang Mayo 13 isip special public (non-working holiday) sa tibuok nasudNi Claro A. Lanipa

Gideklarar ni Presidente Benigno S. Aquino III ang Mayo 13, 2013 isip usa ka special public

(non-working) holiday sa tibuok nasud aron sa paghatag ug higayon sa katawhan sa pagbansay sa ilang katungod sa pagboto.Matod pa ni Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda ang Hepe Ehekutibo mipagawas sa deklarasyon pinaagi sa Proclamation No. 571 nga gipirmahan ni Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa, Jr. kagahapon Abril 23.Ang nasudnong ug lokal nga piniliay pagahimoon sa Mayo 13 kon adlaw’ng Lunes.“Ang konstitusyon nagtudlo nga ang nasudnong ug lokal nga piniliay pagahimoon sa ikaduhang Lunes sa Mayo ug tungod sa gahum sa Proclamation No. 571, s. 2013, ang President nangandoy sa paghatag ug kahigayonan ang katawhang Pilipino aron sa pagbansay sa ilang katungod sa pagboto,” miingon si Lacierda.“Atong gihangyo ang tanang adunay takus nga moboto aron gamiton ang non-working holiday sa paglambigit sa proseso sa eleksyon nga maoy nagporma sa tugkaran sa atong demokrasya,” gihatangan ug gimbug-aton ni Lacierda.Ning milabay’ng Enero, ang Hepe Ehekutibo nagmando sa tanang ahensiya ug mga instrumendalidad sa kagamhanan nga nagpatuman sa balaod, lakip ang Armadong Kusog sa Pilipinas (AFP) aron segurohon sa luwas, hapsay, matarong, malinawon ug katoohan pagpahigayon sa Mayo 13 automated nasudnong ug lokal nga eleksyon. (PIA9)

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This was declared by Philippine National Police (PNP) 9 Regional Director Chief Supt. Juanito Vaño in a press conference following the conduct of the 4th Provincial Joint Security Coordinating Center (PJSCC) conference at Camp Abelon headquarters held here last Tuesday. “In fact if the elections were held today, we could handle it,” Vaño assured the public. Vaño said: “With the coordination that we are making with the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Commission on Elections, Department of Education, Department of the Interior and Local Government and Department of Public Works and Highways, we can assure the public that we have safe and fair election on Monday.” “We have created joint security coordination

centers so we can integrate our security measures for the election,” Vaño added. Asked if the PNP has enough men to secure PCOS machines, as part of the agency’s drive to beef up security in specific areas, Vaño replied that some 151 men have been deployed in the province to address security problems. Vaño said the AFP would also deploy troops in the areas to secure PCOS machines. “With our combined strength, we can also provide security to the Board of Election Inspectors (BEIs) who will carry the ballots and accountable forms from the municipal halls to their respective polling precincts,” Vaño assured the public. He said the PNP and military personnel will be in their proper uniforms during the election day.

“In case of any eventuality, we have the ‘quick reaction forces’ that are ready to respond to any emergencies,” Vaño reported. With the presence of combined forces in polling places, Vaño expressed optimism that no major untoward incident can disrupt the May 13 polls.Attending the said conference were 1st Infantry Tabak Division Commander BGen. Daniel Lucero, Zamboanga del Sur PNP Provincial Director Sr. Supt. Thomas Abellar, Provincial Election Supervisor Atty. Dinah Sapong, DILG Provincial Director Abcede Asjali, and Schools Division Superintendent Arturo Bayocot. (PIA9)

Pulmones, Yu tandem win in Pagadian City

Pulmones, a Nationalist Peoples Coalition (NPC) mayoralty candidate garnered 41,182 votes and Yu, also an NPC obtained 40,100 votes. On the other hand, Liberal Party (LP) mayoralty candidate Priscilla Ann Co and vice mayoralty candidate Romeo Vera Cruz got 40,644 and 39,494 votes respectively. The ten (10) elected members of the city council were as follows: Ronald Christopher Ariosa with the highest number of votes at 40,344; followed by Bienvenido Culve with 39,307 votes; Arnold Gavenia -37,230; Ricardo Ona – 36,497; Wilson Co - 36,495; Baldomero Fernandez- 36,457; Ernesto Mondarte -36,325; Cesar Dacal, Jr.- 36,177; Teodoro Quicoy – 35,711 and Troy Asugas with 34,996 votes. Pagadian City has 151 clustered precincts and 123,007 registered voters. Only 87,130 or 70.83 percent of the registered voters actually voted. (PIA9)

By Claro A. Lanipa

The City Board of Canvassers led by its chairman, Atty. Edmund Rey Calo

proclaimed Romeo Pulmones and Divina Grace Yu yesterday, May 14 as the duly elected city mayor and city vice mayor of Pagadian at the Sangguniang Panlungsod session hall.

PNP, military ready for May 13 pollsBy Gideon C. Corgue

PAGADIAN CITY – “We are 100% ready to secure the conduct of the May 13, 2013 midterm elections.”

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PNP, military ready for May 13 polls

PPCRV shows commitment and sincerity in performing vital role on Monday’s polls By Gideon C. Corgue

PAGADIAN CITY – Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) has continue to fulfill its mandate of encouraging political participation, respect for the mandate of the democratic processes, and ensure truth and integrity of the election process, etc.

The PPCRV a bonafide non-partisan association and the Commission on Elections citizen’s arm to perform voter education and poll watching functions has again proven its commitment and sincerity in monitoring this year’s polls. Zamboanga del Sur PPCRV chair Fr. Felix Tigoy during the interview of Philippine Information Agency 9’s staff at Bishops” house, Balangasan District said the group has more than 1,000 volunteers who served as poll watchers in the 27 municipalities of the province. Tigoy said despite

the limited number of poll watchers who served on Monday’s national and local elections, the volunteers carried out their duties effectively. On Monday, Tigoy said the group has set up voters’ assistance at the entrance of the voting centers where thousands of voters who did not find their names in the computerized voter’s list were assisted and were able to cast their votes successfully. It also help monitor the conduct of peaceful and orderly elections, gather results from the field and has set up operation centers in the

parishes where election results were obtained, Tigoy added. Tigoy said a roving team has monitored the election activities where reports on the alleged vote buying, presence of armed men, glitches in PCOS machines, and other unlawful activities were forwarded already at the national headquarters. “Without the volunteers’ true sense of volunteerism, PPCRV’s goal of attaining a clean, honest, accurate, meaningful and peaceful elections will never be achieved,” Tigoy concluded. (PIA9)

Pagadian City inmates join Monday’s ballotingBy Gideon C. Corgue

A total of 241 inmates clad in yellow shirts marked “BJMP detainee” have cast their votes at the city jail’s administrative office which was converted into a special polling place for clustered precincts 156-A, 156-B and 156-C. City Jail Warden Senior Inspector Mashur Sala said the inmates, which were composed of 199 males and 42 females, have successfully cast their votes with the help of a special Board of Election Inspectors (BEIs) assigned by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to assist and facilitate the voting. Comelec Resolution 9371 states that detainee voting, either through the special polling place inside jails or escorted voting, may be availed of by any registered detainee whose registration record is not transferred, deactivated, cancelled or deleted. Sala said this is the first time in the country’s history that inmates can vote inside the jail. “Before inmates used to go offsite voting, where they will be brought to the Comelec office to cast their votes, escorted by jail guards. But now, the voting will be done onsite,” Sala explained. After the inmates had cast their votes, Sala said, the BJMP officers delivered the official ballots to polling precincts at Lenienza Elementary School to be fed into the Precinct Count Optical Scan (PCOS) machines to have their votes

counted. Meanwhile, detainees expressed happiness over the government’s concern of their right to suffrage. “Dako kaayo ang kalipay nga ang gobyerno pinaagi sa Comelec nga mihatag ug kahigayonan kanamo nga mga piniriso nga makabotar bisan kami anaa sulod sa bilangguan( We are extremely happy that the government through Comelec is giving us (inmates) the opportunity to exercise our right to suffrage even if we are jailed),” said 50-year old Jimmy Malaco of barangay Tiguma, who suffered mild stroke, aided by an inmate and his crutches in going to the voting center. “Nakadayeg ako nga gihimo kini sa gobyerno alang kanamo nga mga piniriso aron nga kami nga mga piniriso nga wala pa mahukman nga sad-an sa hukmanan makapili sa mga kandidadato nga buot namo ipadumala sa kagamhanan. Naghinaut ako nga kini nga kalihokan ang regular nga pagahimoon(I appreciate that the government is doing this for us (inmates), who are not yet convicted by the court to choose our own candidates who will run the affairs of the government. I hope that this activity will be regularly conducted),” said the 41 year-old Antonio Lagajit of barangay Sta. Lucia. (PIA9)

PAGADIAN CITY – Though they are in jail, the inmates here still exercised their rights to suffrage in last Monday’s balloting.

AFP employing different approaches to achieve peaceful, honest elections in Mindanao, says Tabak commanderBy Gideon C. Corgue

PAGADIAN CITY – Newly installed 1st Infantry Tabak Division commander Brigadier General (BGen.) Daniel Lucero disclosed that the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) had employed different approaches to ensure a successful conduct of the May 13, 2013 midterm elections in Mindanao. In an interview with PIA staff, Lucero said these approaches suited the peculiarities in all parts of Mindanao. In the provinces of Lanao del Norte and Lanao del Sur, Lucero said the AFP had initiated series of peace covenant signing and swearing before the Quran by local candidates to honor the covenant they declared to abide. The AFP also encouraged active participation of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF)in the electoral process without resorting to violence. Lucero said:”This year’s election became a tool for confidence building mechanism for our MILF and MNLF brothers. They joined us with our appeal to local candidates to

observe fair, clean, honest and peaceful elections,” Lucero explained. Lucero said the installation of closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras in Lanao del Sur have been found greatly useful in preventing election-related anomalies and other forms of criminal activities during the May 13 polls. It can be recalled that during the conduct of the general registration of voters of ARMM in July last year, CCTV cameras were installed in several registration centers in Marawi City and in some towns in Lanao del Sur, thus contributed to dramatic drop in the influx of flying and underage registrants. “The installation of CCTV camera did not only gain transparency but for the security of everybody,” Lucero stressed.

The Tabak commander said the success of balloting in Lanao del Sur had posted unprecedented gain since 1987 election with no reported failure of election because of the said equipment. Lucero said in the provinces of Basilan, Zamboanga Sibugay, Zamboanga del Sur and Zamboanga del Norte, the AFP had provided appropriate security to Board of Election Inspectors (BEIs) and help secure the Precinct Count Optical Scan (PCOS) machines in the polling precincts and manning of checkpoints in coordination with the Philippine National Police and Commission on Elections (Comelec). With these approaches, the people have realized “that the election in Mindanao is something that everybody can be proud of,” Lucero concluded. (PIA9)

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Photo Releases

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Voters cast their votes in a precinct at Balangasan Central School, Pagadian City.

Voters awaiting their turn to cast their votes in various precincts in Pagadian City.

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A voter feeds his filled ballot in the PCOS machine witnessed by the chairman of the BEI in Sta. Lucia Elementary School, Pagadian City.

A total of 241 registered inmates of Pagadian City cast their votes today at the admin office of the BJMP.

BJMP, special BEIs said the casting of votes inside the BJMP is held for the first time.

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BJMP, special BEIs said the casting of votes inside the BJMP is held for the first time.

Coordination meetings with key players of Hatol ng Bayan 2013 - PNP, AFP, COMELEC and PPCRV.

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Start of disposition of the PCOS, ballot boxes, election returns and other documents in Pagadian City.

BEI chairman Rea Fe Sabales of clustered precinct no. 8 at Balangasan Central School, Pagadian City facilitates the transmission of election results. Several PCOS machines malfunctioned.

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Start of disposition of the PCOS, ballot boxes, election returns and other documents in Pagadian City.

BEIs preparing to dispose election returns to Pagadian City Comelec.

Some business establishments in downtown Pagadian City were closed on election day.

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Proclamation of winning candidates in Pagadian City and Zamboanga del Sur.

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A peace covenant for a clean & peaceful May 13 natl & local elections was entered into by the different political parties in the province yesterday at the ZAMSURECO I function hall.

The local NPC candidates headed by Gov Antonio Cerilles, Con-gw Aurora Cerilles & Cong Victor Yu hold its Proclamation Rally with a Mass at San Jose Church & motorcade around the city. The rally proper was held at the Provl Govt Center, Dao, participated by all local NPC candidates in the province.

PNP Provl Director PSSupt Romeo Albellar disclosed today that the PNP in coordination with 1ID Phil Army has set up a security plan for the forth coming May 13 elections.

May 6, 2013PNP 9 Rgnl Dir PCSupt Juanito Bano will meet today with all PNP senior officials in the province to discuss final preparations for the May 13 elections.

To ensure a peaceful and orderly May 13 elections, some 7,000 additional PNP personnel will be deployed in region 9.

The 3rd Prvl Joint Security Coordinating Council is convened today at conference hall, Camp Abelon Hqs, Pagadian City. The conference is attended by the officials of PNP, AFP, Comelec & DepEd.PNP Provl Dir Sr Supt Thomas Ugbinar presides the 3rd PJSCC confrence. He is joined by 1st Inf. Tabak div. commander BGen Daniel Lucero, Provl Election Officer Dinah Sapong, & DILG Prvl Dir Abcede Asjali,

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April 24, 2013

Zamboanga City/PIA9/Jocelyn Alvarez: BEI chairmen at Guiwan Elem. Sch are busy with the on going process of sending election results electronically, thouZamboanga del Sur/PIA9/Claro Lani-pa: PNP Provl Director PSrSupt Thomas Albellar in an exclusive interview with PIA staff today disclosed that the conduc today at 1st Div Grandstand, Labangan, ZamboSur. (gcc)gh most of them are having a hard time transmitting due to poor internet signal.t of the midterm national & local elections in the province is generally peaceful and in order.

PIA 9 Zamboanga del Sur : By virtue of Proclamation No. 571, Pres. Benigno Aquino III has declared May 13, 2013 as a special public (non-working) holidayPIA 9 Zamboanga del Sur : By virtue of Proclamation No. 571, Pres. Benigno Aquino III has declared May 13, 2013 as a special public (non-working) holiday throughout the country to enable the people to properly exercise their right of suffrage. (cal)

PIA9/Zamboanga del Sur: The house of ABC president Ric Alajenio, a city councilor candidate under NPC ticket was strafed by unidentified persons at 10pm,Zamboanga City/PIA9/MCa-julao: Final/official voters turnout in Barangay San Jose Gusu: 4,879 voters out of the 9,077 listed voters cast their vote today Friday. No casualty reported during the incident.(gcc)or a 53.75% turnout.

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The Interfaith Forum for Solidarity & Peace, Comelec, PNP, AFP, & DILG will conduct a media conference on May 10, 2:00pm at Anastacia Pensione. The activity is aimed at giving local candidates chance to present thier platforms & agenda for good governance.

ZamboSur Provl Election Officer Atty. Dinah Sapong supervised the release of 951 PCOS machines from Ozamis City today. The machines are now distributed in the 26 municipalities and 1 city. Final testing & sealing will be done on May 11, 2013.

Pagadian City Election Officer Atty Edmund Rey Calo today said everything is ready for the midterm national & local elec-tions come Monday, May 13.

A total of 951 PCOS machines in 676 polling places in the province has undergone testing & sealing today in preparation for Monday's midterm national & local elections.

In today's media conference on election 2013, PNP Provl Dir. PSSupt Tomas Albellar reported that the present peace & order situation in the province is relatively stable although confront-ed with internal security concerns brought by the CCP/NPA.

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The ZamboSur Police Provincial Office set up hotlines to al-low the public to report violations of election rules in line with the conduct of 2013 national & local elections today. Provin-cial Director Sr. Supt. Thomas Abellar said the hotline nos. are 09354648088, 0999931388.

The joint forces of the PNP and 53rd IB, PA recovered assorted high power firearms inside a classroom at Brgy Boburay, Dimataling, this province at around 9am yesterday. The said classroom is one of the polling precincts in the said barangay. Investigation are on going to identify the ownership of the firearms.

City election officer Atty. Edmund Rey Calo advised voters who could not find their names in the list of registered voters of their precincts to visit Comelec office at San Jose District, Pagadian City.

PNP Provincial Director PSSupt. Thomas Albellar said the current peace and order situation in the province is relatively stable although confronted with internal security concerns brought by the presence of CCP/NPA in some areas. (Source: PNP Provl Cimmand)

City election officer Atty. Edmund Rey Calo urged the voting public to exercise their right of suffrage & go early to their re-spective polling precincts on Monday to avoid long queues & to enable voters to cast their votes within the stipulated time. (Source: City Comelec)

Zamboanga del Sur has 589,888 registered voters and 951 clustered precincts distributed in 676 polling places covering 26 municipalities and 1 city. (Source: Provl Comelec Office)

The Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting, an election watchdog group in Zamboanga del Sur is ready to monitor election-related incidents today. PPCRV chair Fr. Felix Tigoy said they have set up already monitoring centers to receive & record election-related incidents as well as the results of the 2013 national & local electons. Tigoy said tabu-lation boards were also installed in the respective parishes in the province, (Source:PPCRV,ZamboSur)

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May 15, 2013

At around 5pm today the Pagadian City Board of Canvassers led by its chairman Atty Edmund Rey Calo proclaimed the winning candidates of the city of Pagadian led by Mayor elect Romeo Pulmones & Vice Mayor elect Divina Grace Yu together with the 10 city councilors elect.

May 16, 2013

At around 11am today, the Provl Board of Canvassers led by Provl Comelec Supervisor Atty Dinah Sapong proclaimed the duly elected provincial officials led by Gov Antonio Cerilles & Vice Gov Juan Regala along with the 10 members of the provin-cial board. Victor Yu & Aurora Cerilles of the 1st & 2nd districts of the province respectively were also proclaimed as winners in the May 13 national & local elections.

Victor Yu and Aurora Cerilles of the 1st & 2nd districts of the province respectively were also proclaimed as winners in the May 13 national & local elections.

Provincial Election Supervisor Atty. Dinah Sapong has instructed this morning the Board of Election Inspectors to require me-dia practitioners wear their media accreditation cards issued by Comelec, Manila while covering the electoral process as there are unidentified persons posting as mediamen who try to get inside some polling precincts here. ( Source: Comelec)

Some 40% of registered voters have casted their votes as of 2:30pm at Maluso Central Elem School. Some voters were also soaked in rain while waiting on the line. The crowd became unruly in trying to avoid the rain & tried to enter the precincts that prompted the BEIs to request for assistance from security personnel to control the crowd.

PSrSupt Bernardo Reamon, chief PNP Rgnl Operations disclosed that as of 2pm today the conduct of the midterm national & local elections in the province is relatively peaceful with minor election-related incidents which is now under validation. (Source: PNP Provl Command)

A total of 241 inmates of Pagadian City Jail on Monday, cast their votes during the 2013 national & local elections at the aircondi-tioned admin room of the BJMP. The inmates whose cases are still pending final judgement by the courts, are legible to vote. ( Source:BJMP)

Precincts in Brgy Tumaga still voting but with lesser crowd by now. Busy BEIs can't give yet percentage of registered voters who have casted their votes.

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Zamboanga City/PIA9/Jocelyn Alvarez: BEI chairmen at Guiwan Elem. Sch are busy with the on going process of sending election results electronically, thouZamboanga del Sur/PIA9/Claro Lanipa: PNP Provl Director PSrSupt Thomas Albellar in an exclusive interview with PIA staff today disclosed that the conducgh most of them are having a hard time transmitting due to poor internet signal.t of the midterm national & local elections in the province is generally peaceful and in order.

As of 1:00am today an estimated 65 percent of the official election returns in Pagadian City were turned over to the City Board of Canvassers at the City Council Session Hall. Pagadian City has 151 clustered precincts with 123,007 registered voters.

Per monitoring made at the precinct level several PCOS machines encountered problem in transmitting election results due to poor communication signal in the area.

Incumbent & NPC gubernatorial candidate Antonio Cerilles is unopposed in the May 13 elections. The Provl Board of Canvass-ers will convene at 2pm today at the SP session hall to start with the offical canvassing of election returns from the 26 municipali-ties & 1 city.

The City Board of Election Inspectors led by Atty. Edmund Rey Calo has resumed this morning the official canvassing of local election results after they received the lacking election returns from 3 barangays. The canvassing is held at the Sangguniang Panlungsod Session Hall.

OFFICIAL and FINAL RESULT(as of 1:30 pm, 14 May 13:PAGADIAN CITY MAYOR Pulmones, Romeo -41182 votes Co, Pricilla Ann-40644 votersPAGADIAN VICE MAYORVera Cruz, Romeo-39494 votes Yu, Divina -40100 votes(Source: Comelec)

At exactly 3:23pm today Pagadian City Election Officer Atty Ed-mund Rey Calo announced that the final & official result of the May 13 national & local elections was successfully transmitted to the Provl Board of Canvassers as well as to the COMELEC national server.

A good number of registered voters flocked their respective polling places as early as 7am today. (Source: actual siZamboanga del Norte/PIA/May Abellon: Charita T. Paquibot, PCOS Tech Support of COMELEC said, transmission of votes in the three clustered precincts of Pituation at Buenavista Elementary school where 17 precincts are localed with 2,796 registeted voters)lot Demonstra-tion School. These clustered precincts are cluster 8,9 & 10 with voters from brgy. Biasong, Dipolog City.

The Zamboanga del Sur Police Provincial Office is now verify-ing the veracity of the report that an alleged unidentified persons pretending to be members of the local media entered in the polling precincts in Dinas, Zamboanga del Sur. (Source: ZSPPO)

Clustered precinct no. 107 at San Pedro Elementary School in San Pedro, Pagadian City has a long queue of registered voters.

As of 11am today a very long line of eager voters can be seen in a single queue waiting for their turn to cast their votes in their respective voting centers.

To give a chance to their respective employees to vote in todays national and local elections some business establiZamboanga del Norte/PIA9/ Fons Ruda: Rr-electionist Zamboanga del Norte 2nd Dist. Rep. Rosendo Labad-labad was proclaimed by the Provincial Board of Canvshments (big & small) in downtown Pagadian City are closed.assers at 1pm today. Labad-labad garneref 112,799, while Rolando Yebes garnered only 73,095 votes.

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FELIPO DAVID G. MALCAMPOInfo. Center Manager

RENE V. CARBAYASInformation Officer II

EDWIN L. DIESTOAdmin. Assistant

MICHAEL VINCENT CAJULAOInformation Officer II

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Media ng Bayan Coordination

PIA-Basilan Field Officer Rene Carbayas participated in the coordination meeting re: Media ng Bayan convergence for Hatol ng Bayan 2013 in Cebu City on April 25.

Coordination Meetings

Conducted two (2) coordination meetings PTV 4 personnel to plan out the election coverage on May 6 & 9.

Election Coverage

The election coverage of the midterm elections started upon the arrival of PCOS machines with the final testing and sealing until the proclamation of winning candidates, as stipulated in the guidelines issued by the regional office including the use of Hatol ng Bayan online portals, facebook, skype, file transfer protocol, youtube, etc. PIA personnel were deployed to different polling centers with the biggest voting population.

Situation Reports

A total of 129 SRs about the elections were textblasted to PIA-9 monitoring team featuring the different activities/events taking place in the area. These SRs were also submitted to Hatol ng Bayan portals and posted at PIA9 facebook and twitter accounts.

Photo/Video Releases

A total of 61 photos and 11 video footages were posted and uploaded at PIA ZAMBASULTA and PIA Western Mindanao facebook accounts. Video footages were also stored at PIA ZAMBASULTA youtube account and tagged Hatol ng Bayan accounts for utilization.

Radio/TV Report

PIA-ZBST staff, Michael Cajulao, filed 2 live reports over PTV4 on the counting of ballots and proclamation of winning candidates while PIA-Basilan staff, Rene Carbayas, participated in the radio election coverage over dxNO-FM Radyo Komunidad.

Interview with BEIs and PCOS Technical Support Staff

Conducted interview with some BEIs and PCOS Technical Support Staff re: voters turnout and conditions of PCOs machines.

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Faulty CF cards delay transmission of results in Basilan By Rene V. Carbayas

Problematic and faulty compact flash (CF) cards delay the transmission of results from city and municipal voting centers to the provincial Board of Canvassers in Basilan. Provincial Election Supervisor Atty Udtog M. Tago said in an interview that the delay of transmission from the voting centers were caused by failure of particular CF cards to transmit results either defective or malfunc-tioning. “In our current elec-toral system, there are six very important items in order to affect counting and or canvassing: eye button, CF card, ballot, and the three passwords. These six items work as a team and when placed in any PCOS, it will run. And in the absence of one, the system will not work,” Tago explained. He said that when a ballot is not configured with these items in a PCOS, it will definitely not run and will not be recognized by the system.

So when a faulty CF cards will be combined with the rest of the items, the system would definitely fail. “That is why our city and municipal board of canvassers could not complete the transmission of results,” he added. The transmission status of results on May 15 (third day of the election) at the provincial BOC was still 30.76% of the total precincts in Basilan. And on May 16, as of 10:01 a.m. the transmis-sion rate is at 61.53%. “We have six municipali-ties/city with one item is lacking from these important items in certain barangays,” Tago revealed as he referred to the faulty CF card as the

culprit as in the case of a barangay in Tipo-Tipo, Akbar, Tabuan-Lasa, Hadji Muhtamad municipalities, and Isabela City. He said that they have already requested Manila about the replacements of defective items. The technical person of the Isabela City Board of Canvass-ers revealed that the canvassing system would require 100% entry of all precincts in order for them to print results. In the absence of one faulty CF cards from Kapayawan Barangay, the CBOC decided to do a manual canvassing. But still the results could not be transmitted to the provincial BOC. Atty Tago said that the

system is still good and reliable in spite of a very small glitch by a particular item. “Actually there is no problem in the counting, magaling at mabilis (good and fast),” he said. The turn-out of votes, according to COMELEC PES also vary, and estimated it to be not lower than 80% turnout of votes in Basilan. Except for minor situations, the Provincial Election Supervisor said that the police reported that the conduct of the mid-term election in Basilan has been generally peaceful.

Voters in Pory Holland Elem School, Maluso, Basilan were soaked in rain as they flocked to the precincts to cast their votes.

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Faulty CF cards delay transmission of results in Basilan

Photo Releases

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A long queue of voters waiting to cast their votes outside of polling centers in Zamboanga-Basilan-Sulu-Tawi-Tawi (ZamBaSulTa).

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As voters cast their votes, campaign materials are scattered outside voting centers becoming an eyesore in Zamboanga City.

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Voters who still hopes to be able to vote wait outside the gate of Lamitan Central Elem School. Hundreds of voters were not allowed to enter the polling center after 7pm.

A voter looks for her name at a precinct in Isabela Central Elem Pilot School, Isabela City, Basilan.

In spite of the heavy rain, voters wore hats and carried umbrellas to cast their votes in Port Holland Elem School in Maluso, Basilan.

Lamitan City started to transmit results at 0845pm.

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April 9

In Zambo, distribution of voters' ID is scheduled by barangays, both for Dist. 1 & 2 - says Joseph Ian Tria, Dist.1 City Election Officer

Those wanting to personally get their voters' ID, ''visit COMELEC w/in office hrs,'' says Dist. 2 City Election Officer Alvin Lim.

The PCOS public demo Sunday at Mindpro, Zambo City, will be daily until May 6 frm 9am-5pm, says Dist.2 City Election Officer Alvin Lim.

A covenant signing is slated in Apr 11 during the Basilan Stakeholders Conference for Peaceful, Free, & Fair elections.

April 12

In a Forum,Wed, Atty. Udtog Tago, Comelec PES, clarified & answer queries re: PCOS machine to inter-agency members of the Basilan COMNET.

April 13

The Basilan COMNET General Assembly tackled Weds com plans for 2013 elections & local impact of influx of displaced persons frm Sabah.

Basilan COMELEC PES Atty Udtog Tago said at forum: registered voters must claim their Voters Info & Instruction Sheet at local comelec.

DOST-Basilan has completed the certification of 670 Board of Election Inspectors for the Automated Election System. 664 passed the exam.

A governatorial candidate, 2 mayoralty contenders from Lamitan & few candidates for sangguniang panlalawigan & councilor attended thecompact signing & Basilan Stakeholders Conference for peaceful, free & fair 2013 elections last Apr 11 at the Basilan State College students' center. Itwas learned that the Liberal Party candidates were in Cotabato City to join in the rally of Team P-Noy. The event dubbed as Payapang Bayan, Payapang Halalan was spearheaded by the Consortium for Electoral Reform in cooperation with CCARE, BAPESDA, NAMFREL, COMELEC, PNP & AFP.

April 15

Basilan COMNET General Assembly tackled Wed complan for the 2013 elections & the local impact of influx of Displaced Persons frm Sabah.

PES in Basilan Atty Udtog Tago said at forum: registered voters must claim their Voters Information & Instruction Sheet at local Comelec.

DOST-Basilan completed the certification of some 670 Board of Election Inspectors for the Automated Election System. 664 passed the exam.

Rommel Matba, LP mayoralty bet of Languyan island mun. in Tawitawi, returned home Fri (Apr12) after having been apprehended by Sandakan police due to accidental entry to Sabah sea last Apr8 (his birthday). In an exclusive interview, Romel said that he, his vice mayor running mate AmmanMatba & supporters were to sail to Turtle island but due to bad weather ended up under the custody of Sabah Maritime police.

A governatorial candidate, 2 mayoralty contenders from Lamitan City & few candidates for sangguniang bayan & panlalawigan attended thecompact signing & the Basilan Stakeholders Conference for peaceful, free & fair 2013 elections last Thurs (Apr11) at the Basilan State College students'center. It was learned that the Liberal Party candidates were in Cotabato City to join in the rally of Team P-Noy. The event dubbed as Payapang Bayan, Payapang Halalan was spearheaded by the Consortium for Electoral Reform in cooperation with CCARE, BAPESDA, NAMFREL, COMELEC, PNP & AFP.

In Basilan, Henry Furigay, father of Lamitan City mayoralty aspirant Hegem Furigay; driver Bernard Cuevas; & supporter Miriam Sergio -were shot & wounded by 4 unidentified men in motorcycles at around 9:30am Sat (Apr13) in brgy Limook. In related concerns, a text message is circulatingin the province warning supporters of Hegem Furigay & Arleigh Eisma to be vigilant because of alleged hired assasins by rival political groups.

April 16

DSWD warned its employees under the CCT program, not to get involved in partisan politics as they may be suspended or lose their jobs.

April 20

COMELEC will implement a 6-day money ban frm May 8-13, per Resolution 9688. Withdrawals of more than P100-K and possession /transportingmoting regional peace & stability.of P500-K in cash are not allowed as it shall be presumed for the purpose of vote-buying. April 23

In Basilan, the Lamitan City Peace & Order Council Friday passed a resolution condemning the twin bombings Thu night. ANOTHER resolution was for the quest for augmentation of men in uniform in the City. The 1st explosion was near the residence of incumbent Vice Mayor Arleigh Eisma. The bomb (said to be IED) damaged his service vehicle used in his election campaign. The other explosion was at the gate of a Chapel in Colonia, some 7 km away. No one was hurt in both bombing incidents.

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The UNA senatorial bets who held a rally Tue night (23Apr) at Plaza Pershing expressed apprehension that the counting of votes on election day may be affected by power outages. >>Senatorial bet Nancy Binay told newsmen that the PCOS battery can last for 4 hrs only. >>Mitos Magsaysay said that a lot of possibilities of cheating could happen if plans to provide enough electricity fails.>>Sen Gringo Honasan was quoted as saying ‘’Elections will push through pero sisihan na naman yan na nagkadayaan dahil sa brownout.’’

May 8

COMELEC in Zambo City is delivering d PCOS machines to diff precincts May 8 & 9. The final testing & sealing of the PCOS will be made too

Malacanang announces election liquor ban from May 9 (12:00am) until May 13 (11:59 pm), per Sec. 261 of the Omnibus Election Code.

PCOS machines arrived in Isabela city at noon Weds (May 8) & are stationed at the provl capitol. COMELEC PES Udtog Tago said the PCOS machines will be delivered to the different centers around the province for the final testing & sealing on Friday (May 10).

May 10 The final testing & sealing (FTS) of PCOS machines is held today (May10 ) in Basilan. In Isabela city, few PCOS machines were reportednot working well & technicians & Comelec officials are already addressing the problem. PPCRV volunteers observed that certain materials are also lacking in some precints that delayed the FTS. Isabela has 85 clustered precincts, 38 voting centers, & 63,130 registered voters. With the Final Testing & Sealing of PCOS machines last Wed & Thu, the COMELEC in Zamboanga said there are 12 reported damaged PCOS machines: 3 out of the 243 PCOS machines in Dist. 1 and 9 out of 245 PCOS machines in Dist. 2. However, they said that replacements will be delivered as soon as possible to have time for testing before the elections.

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The Malaysian govt imposition of 3 months deadline to Filipino shipping and biz traders to Sabah, to produce their travel papers willbe on May 15. This was revealed in an interview with OWWA-9 RD Hassan Gabra Jumdain . He said traders have approached him for assistance and he reiterat ed what he said during the Orientation/Briefing on the One-Shop Processing Center in Bongao (Apr29-30)- that travel docu processing for deportees and displaced persons from Sabah are the priority of the govt, but that they will also attend to the needs of these shipping & biz traders.

The Bangsamoro Supreme Ulama Council (BSUC) of the Phil. - chair Sheikh Jamil Yahya said last Sat that vote buying is a major sin & haram.

The COMELEC withdraws extended liquor ban; wont contest Supreme Court’s TRO. Prohibition is frm midnite of May12 up to 11:59pm of May13.

A centralized Final Testing and sealing(FTS) of the PCOS-machine was held Friday at DepEd Compound Bongao Tawi-tawi with 53 PCOS machine. Theseare to be operated in 35 barangays with 193 clustered precincts, in the Mun. of Bongao.

WESMINCOM chief Lt Gen Rey Ardo pinned the Wounded Personnel Medal to 5 soldiers of two recent encounter incidents vs ASG in Basilan & SZamboanga del Norte/PIA9/ Fons Ruda: Rr-electionist Zamboanga del Norte 2nd Dist. Rep. Rosendo Labad-labad was proclaimed by the Provincial Board of Canvulu (FDM)assers at 1pm today.

May 13

Voters at the Guiwan Elem. School are now starting to come in, patiently lining up to look for their names and precincts.

Team Pinoy watchers clad in yellow shirts with bold markings “Bantay Balota 2013” are visible all over Guiwan Elem. School. Voting was delayed in a precinct in Isabela East Central Elementary School due to glitches of 2 PCOS machines. Voters grew restless. Technicians & comelec have responded to the problem. Voting started at 8:44am, according to a PPCRV volunteer. The PPCRV said the 2 PCOS were part of the 7 machines that were problematic during the final testing & sealing last May 10.

some voters, after getting their precinct numbers, went straight home. They said they will just come back in the afternoon to vote as they cannot bear falling in long line. They hope that upon their return, there will be less people and shorter line for easier voting.

Voters at Guiwan Elem. School continue to patiently fall in line, to wait for their turn to vote, refusing to leave Zambo City/PIA/Jocelyn Alvarez: People clad in yellow shirts with markings “Team P-Noy Bantay Balota 2013” are seen all over Guiwan Elem. Sch. According theiyr “posts” even when rain starts to pour. to them, they are poll watchers of the Team PNoy.

As voters began to flock at Isabela Central Elem Pilot School by 9:40am, voting is further delayed as the reference # in voters lists posted outside precincts are not congruent with the Election Day Computerized Voters List (EDCVL) handled by the BEIs. PPCRV & CCARE volunteers observed the ff anomalies:1. Some political poll watchers in certain precincts assisted voters more than once, allegedly BEIs don’t respond to the complaint of pollwatchers; some stood behind voters to peep at voters ballots; peeps at ballots being fed to PCOS machines,2. PPCRV & CCARE volunteers reported of vote buying allegedly from the camp of a mayoralty candidate in Isabela, whose supporters are allegedly giving P500 to those who casted their votes.

Clustered precinct #3 (Guiwan Elem. Sch) voters’ turnout as of 10:13am is 106 of 956 registered voters.

RMN Zamboanga City - Election officer district 2 Jesus Alvin Lim said there are 9 PCOS machines recalled due to some problems. But the people should continue voting. Their accomplished ballots will be put in the ballot box and will be feed in the PCOS machine upon arrival of the replacements today.

RMN Zamboanga City. - According to Omar Sahi, president of ZAMCELCO today is zero blackout. If there are areas with power failure, their technical staffs are ready to assist/repair said problems.

RMN Zamboanga - Omar Sahi, president of ZAMCELCO said today is zero blackout. If there are areas with power failure, their technical staff are ready to assist/repair said problems. Supporters of certain candidates are distributing leaflets, sample ballots outside the gate of the Isabela Central Elem Pilot School. Trash also starts to accumulate at the gate. Good turnout of voters, long lines of voters at Pasonanca precincts inspite of drizzle; voting going on smoothly.

Monitored in GMA 7, 10:55AM: At Tetuan precincts voters are crowded, some voters needed emergency attention but were stZamboanga del Norte/PIA/May Abellon: The BEI chairman in the presence of poll watchers removed the main memory card because of failure in transmitting thill too eager to vote, PCOS machine malfunctioned, weather is gloomy, and surprisingly no brownout.e votes in cluster 8 at Dipolog Pilot Demonstration School.

As of time 11:30am: Volume of voters is increasing in Tetuan polling centers who are eager to vote. Both young and senior citizend don’t complain of long lines. Voting here is peaceful & orderly.

Campaign materials littered outside San Jose Gusu Elementary School, serving as eyesore to the public. DENR-DILG-COMELEC Joint Memo Circular No. 3013-01 is encouraging the public to observe a Basura-Free Election.

UNVERIFIED REPORT: (FYI. Did not post this at PIA9/Hatol Social Media.)Inambush ang isang tamaraw kanina around 0700h, 1 kia 4 wia in Tiptipon, Panglima Estino, Sulu. D pa po alam kung election-related although sabi mga supporters ni Munib Estino ang sakay.cc: Sec/DG/DDG only

FOR VERIFICATION. FYI only.UNVERIFIED REPORT: (FYI. Did not post this at PIA9/Hatol Social Media.) 0500h 13 May 13. Comelec persons carryng election paraphelnalias were ambushed in Panglima Estino, Sulu. 1 kia in the ambushers. While in Tongkil island also in Sulu, 0730h mortar shelling started from the camps of the contesting candidates in the area, firefight on going as of 0830h.cc: Sec/ DG/DDG

A few minutes before noon, Isabela City started to experience a heavy down pour. How will this affect voters turn out will depend if the rains will continue for long. The skies generally dark with occasional thunder.

A few minutes before noon, Isabela City started to experience a heavy down pour. How will this affect voters turn out will depend if the rains will continue for long. The skies generally dark with occasional thunder.

There are group of people clad in green tshirt with the mark ‘’El Cambio’’ inside Tetuan school campus, claiming that they belong to ‘’Bantay Balota 2013’’ group.

People clad in yellow shirts with markings “Team P-Noy Bantay Balota 2013” are seen all over Guiwan Elem. Sch. According to them, they are poll watchers of the Team PNoy.

UNVERIFIED REPORT. FYI ONLY.(4warded unedited, subj 4validation)1110H: DYNAMITE EXPLODED NEAR POLLING CENTER OF TUBIG INDANGAN,SIMUNUL,TAWI-TAWI. NO Casualty on the said explosion. PERSONNEL FROM PNP, AFP ARE NOW ON THE AREA TO SECURE THE POLLS. SITUATION BACK TO NORMAL..

Election in Barangay San Jose Gusu is going smooth without any reports of damaged PCOS, or any untoward incidents. Some reports of damaged machines are not true. Technicians said it’s just a case of improper filling up or unnecessary marks in the ballots that caused the machine not to read the ballots.

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Voters continue to flocked at the Voters Assistance Center set up by the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) at Guiwan Elem. Sch. to assist voting populace of their assigned precinct/room, while one of the classrooms was assigned as “waiting area” where voters could take a rest, charge cell phones/gadgets or leave their children at, while parents cast their votes.

It is observed that voting at Guiwan Elem. Sch is “done” as of 2:25pm as BEIs and teachers serving in the election are at a “relax” mode with lesser voters at polling precincts, and no more voters falling in line. One voter commented that it might be that some voters are at work and that they might show up tonight before the closing of voting hour.

Some 40% of registered voters have casted their votes as of 2:30pm at Maluso Central Elem School. Some voters were also soaked in rain while waiting on the line. The crowd became unruly in trying to avoid the rain & tried to enter the precincts that prompted the BEIs to request for assistance from security personnel to control the crowd.

Voters turnout as of 3:05pm in Guiwan Elem Sch. Zamboanga City.Clustered Precinct/Rm # 1:368 actual ballots cast of 983 registered voters said BEI chair Maria Nancy O. SantosClustered Precinct/RM 2477 actual ballots cast of 962 said BEI chair Ma. Gina S. CastilloClustered Precinct/RM 3330 of 959 said BEI chair Ivy CorpusClustered Precinct/Rm 4409 of 985 said BEI chair Edna Famaricoclustered Precinct/Rm. 5390 of 734 said BEI chair Anna Luisa Maristelclustered precinct/rm 6438 of 833 said BEI chair Erlinda Sta Teresaclustered precinct/rm 7478 of 914 said BEI chair Jocelyn Zamoraclustered precinct/rm 8379 of 731 said BEI chair Elsie F. Talloclustered precinct/rm 9349 of 618 said BEI chair Angelie Liozothere are 9 PCOs machines assigned in this area (Guiwan Elem. Sch). All in good working shape.

Precincts in Brgy Tumaga still voting but with lesser crowd by now. Busy BEIs can’t give yet percentage of registered voters who have casted their votes. Ms. Ivy Corpus, Chair-BEI of clustered precinct #3 (Guiwan Elem. Sch) said more than 30 ballots were declared invalidZamboanga City/PIA9/MCajulao: Most precincts in San Jose Gusu Elementary School have yet to reach 50% of voters’ turnout as of 1 pm today, according to s due to voters’ wrong input/shading of entry to their ballots. (Source: BEI)ome BEIs. However, they expect remaining voters to vote around 4 pm today.Mike some UNA watchers in Green shirt with Bold markings “CAMBIO” (change) in the front and back of the shirts are now inside polling precincts.

Voting was officially opened at exactly 7am at Isabela Central Elemtary Pilot School in Isabela city, Basilan. A number of voters began to line up to cast their votes. ICEPS is one of the biggest polling centers in the city. As of 8am big crowd of voters troop in polling centers in Bgy tetuan. In almost all voters are eager to cast their votLoad a total of P20 from May14-16 para makakuha ng 1 BONUS TM Astig Rewards point. May load ka nang magagamit, may bonus points pa. Astig sa sulit! Kayes early.a load na and expect your reward within 24hrs. Share-A-Load not credited. This is a free advisory. R105d-1

Heavy rain starts to pour at around 11:30am in Isabela City, greeting hundreds & thousands of voters who still flock the voting centers in the city.

May 14 As of 3:50pm today, votes cast vary from 40-60% in the different precincts at Isabela Central Elem Pilot School in Isabela City, Basilan. PPCRV & CCARE volunteers agree that disenfranchisement & vote buying are common problems observed in this midterm elections. ICEPS serves the barangays Aguada, Dona Ramona San Rafael, & Riverside.

As of 4:10pm today 4,534 voters out of 7,200 registered voters in 9 clustered precints in Brgy. Putik, Zamboanga City already casted their votes. A remaining 26.66 % have yet to vote.

Basilan Police chief Mario M. Dapilloza reported that at about 10:40 am of May 13, 2013-PCOS machines, official ballots and other election paraphernalia were snatched at Barangays Bohe Languyan and Lower Cabengbeng, all of Sumisip Municipality, Basilan by unidentified persons. That after five (5) minutes of pursuit/running after the perpetrators, the said snatched items were recovered by pursuing elements of PNP and AFP together with BEIs while suspects were able to escape. According to the PES Atty Udtog Tago the casting of votes resumed at said brgys. Case under investigation by SPO2 Ismad Alamsahi, Sumisip chief of police PSI Alvison Mustapha.

Counting of ballots will be held at the City Council’s Office, R.TLim Blvd immediately after the closing of voting hour.

Despite earlier skirmishes in the municipalities of Tongkil and Panglima Estino, election still went on in above mentioned places, PIA sources reported. Same sources however believe that the turn out of voters maybe affected.

voters’ turnout as of 6:33pm , Guiwan Elem. Sch is 4,834 out of 7,719 registered voters.

As dusks is approaching BEIs of Marketsite barangay at Isabela East Elem School are worried because the room they occupied do not have bulbs even with electricity. Voting closes at 7pm.

Guiwan Elem. Sch Clustered Precinct # 296 BEI chair Ma. Nancy Santos said the Nine (9) BEI chaimen assigned here, will start transmitting voting results electronically immediately after it has finished generating reports from the PCOS machine. She said only election returns will be hand carried to the COmelec Regional Office as results will be transmitted via the internet.

As of 5:30 pm, there are 3,328 out 6,300 voters from 7 out of the 10 clustered precincts in San Jose Gusu Elementary school who cast their votes. Oddly, The three remaining precincts declined to divulge the partial results saying they are prohibited to do so until election is officially over at exactly 7 pm.

Out of 13,761 registered voters in 74 cluster precints in Barangay Sta. Maria - 7,017 cast their votes - as of 5:34pm

PCOS technical support Raymond Rico said their role to the transmittal of election result is purely to give instructions/assistance to the BEI chairmen on how to install the modem to the PCOS machine that will pave way for the electronic transfer of election results to the identified servers. “bawal po kaming humawak or mag hands on, dapat ang BEI chair po talaga ang mag install ng modem at mag transmit ng results,” he said. The City council’s office will serve as venue, or one server that will receive transmitted election results from all polling precincts in the city, “para kang nasa stock market exchange where in makikita mo lahat ng pumapasok ng figures sa wide screen” Raymond Rico, PCOS technical support said.

Counting of ballots will be held at the City Council’s Office, R.TLim Blvd immediately after the closing of voting hour.

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Voting at Guiwan Elem. Sch was officially closed at 7pm with the ringing of the bell. BEI chairmen personnally handled the closing of polls, printing of results and installation of modem at the PCOS machine but are now having a hard time transmitting the results electronically due to poor internet signal.

Some 400 voters of Ubit barangay in Lamitan city are still waiting on the line to cast their votes at supposed closing of voting at 7pm. Voting still continues as of 7:45 pm at Ubit Elem School, some 21km frm Isabela city. A voter has collapsed due to suffocation. Security personnel that manages the crowd said that the young woman was the 5th person that collapsed on the line. 1 pcos machine is serving 5 precincts clustered with some 1,073 registered voters.

PCOS machine at clustered pricinct # 300, Room 7 was carried outside of the precint to get a clear internet signal to be able to electronically transmit election results. They are still unable to transmit results up to this moment.

Voters turnout as of 5:10pm at Tetuan Elem.Sch., Brgay Tetuan:569 acctual ballots cast out of945 registered votersBEI Chair is Roseller Non.

Final/official voters turnout in Barangay San Jose Gusu: 4,879 voters out of the 9,077 listed voters cast their vote today or a 53.75% turnout.

As of 8:15 pm, all 10 clustered precincts in San Jose Gusu officially announced the results of the election. Howevr, the transmission of the results is a problem, with most precincts unable to send the results due to signal issues. Some were sent but after trying a number of times. All unused ballots were cut by the BEIs to ensure the credibility of the election.

The Bangsamoro Supreme Ulama Council (BSUC) of the Phil. - chair Sheikh Jamil Yahya said vote buying is a major sin & haram.

With 45% initial and unofficial count of election results conducted by radio station RMN Zamboanga, Herbie Fabian concedes to opponent Beng Climaco-Salazar for the Mayoralty post in Zamboanga City. Fabian called up radio station RMN at 7:00am to express his congratulations to mayor-elect Beng Climaco-Salazar.

Partial & unofficial results of local PPCRV counting, as of 05-14 @10:30AM- with 49 precincts:FOR GOVERNOR>AKBAR J. -16,250>SALAPUDDIN R.-4,825FOR VICE GOVERNOR>AKBAR R.-3,592>AWILUN A.-126>FERNANDO D-478>MALUN M.-1,078>SAHDIN O.-268>SAKKALAHUL KJ-4,352>SANTOS R.-9,074for HOUSE OF REP:>MANDO Y.-4,591>SALLIMAN H.-13,174FOR MAYOR:>AKBAR C.-14,629>BIEL AR.-6,325>ISNAIN L.-50

Voters observed the Lack of marking pen in most presincts in down town of Jolo. Literally, voters have to share and wait for availability of the marking pen. In another developments, Jolo experienced some showers in the afternoon that can translate poor showing of voters.

Partial/Unofficial result as ofMay 14/ 4 am:MAYOR:1. Ma. Isabelle Climaco-110,3102. Erico Fabian-18, 7473. Albert Cajayon-3,373

V-MAYOR:1. Cesar Iturralde-71,0152. Luis Climaco-44,9673. Mercy Arquiza-13,3304. Alexander Francisco-1,435CONGRESSMAN:1ST DISTRICT:1. Celso Lobregat-27,6512. Monsi Dela Cruz-21,5543. Cesar Climaco, Jr.-15,9544. Jun Cabarrubias-1,2695. Lolong Tagayan-6122ND DISTRICT:1. Mannix Dalipe-19,6552. Lilia Nuño-17,1023. Jomar Lobregat-15,8654. Abelardo Climaco, Jr.-6,3245. Samuel Enesando-973SENATORS (TOP 15)1. Grace Poe-73,2732. Loren Legarda-66,0003. Alan Peter Cayetano-60,8874. Koko Pimentel-59,8805. Chiz Escudero-59,7996. Antonio Trillanes IV-58,8737. Sonny Angara-57,5368. Bam Aquino-55,4179. JV Ejercito-49,15310. Nancy Binay-46,80811. Cynthia Villar-44,49012. Gringo Honasan-43,10213. Rissa Hontiveros-42,68614. Migs Zubiri-41,28115. Ramon Magsaysay, Jr.-39,566(Source: DXRZ-Radyo Agong RMN)

May 15

Canvassing is still on-going in Sulu. However, the poor signal is prventing transmission of data from other municipalities. For the municipality of Jolo, the canvassing is over and the winners known. In a phone interview, PSSUPT Antonio Freyra said that despite the Tongil and Panglima Estino incidents, the election in Sulu went smoothly. (with reports from PPCRV, DXSM & DXMM)

Partial & unofficial result as of 12:05pm, May14-CONGRESS 1st DistrictLoong, T. - 32,801Misuari, T. - 9,682Isnaji, A. - 2,732CONGRESS 2nd DistrictArbison, M. - 8,465Sahidulla, N. - 6,815GOVERNORTan, A .II - 53,152Sahidulla, A. - 8,993Masihul, K. - 375(sOURCE: BoNG ABING-III, PIO)

Partial & unofficial result as of 12:05pm, May14-CONGRESS 1st DistrictLoong, T. - 32,801Misuari, T. - 9,682Isnaji, A. - 2,732CONGRESS 2nd DistrictArbison, M. - 8,465Sahidulla, N. - 6,815GOVERNORTan, A .II - 53,152Sahidulla, A. - 8,993Masihul, K. - 375(sOURCE: BoNG ABING-III, PIO)

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As per information from COMELEC 9, the Board of Canvassers has already counted 65% of election returns in Zamboanga City as of 12 noon today. However, comelec still cannot proclaim winners in the city as they await the remaining 35%. Problems in the transmission of the election result has slowed down the counting of votes, COMELEC said.

Partial/Unofficial Result as of 6pm, May 14, with 91% of total election returns:MAYOR: 1. Ma. Isabelle Climaco-155,9962. Erico Fabian-26,9483. Albert Cajayon-5,503V-MAYOR:1. Cesar Iturralde-91,2392. Luis Climaco-60,6013. Mercy Arquiza-18,667CONGRESSMAN:1ST DISTRICT:1. Celso Lobregat-38,0212. Monsi Dela Cruz-29,2633. Cesar Climaco, Jr.-18,1832ND DISTRICT:1. Lilia Nuño-31,4282. Jomar Lobregat-25,5203. Mannix Dalipe-22,9594. Abelardo Climaco, Jr.-8,0135. Samuel Enesando-1,585SENATORS (TOP 15):1. Grace Poe-129,1192. Alan Peter Cayetano-111,1203. Loren Legarda-110,0634. Chiz Escudero-105,9595. Koko Pimentel-103,9196. Antonio Trillanes IV-99,2067. Sonny Angara-96,9718. Bam Aquino-95,0419. Nancy Binay-94,98110. JV Ejercito-87,38411. Cynthia Villar-79,39512. Gringo Honasan-75,78113. Rissa Hontiveros-75,50614. Migiel Zubiri-69,23115. Ramon Magsaysay, Jr.-59,077

Around past 8pm (May14), PCOS from the island municipalities started to arrive - for the canvassing of provincial and national candiates. (Source: Mary Jane Ladjahasan,PPCRV)

The board of canvasser decided to proclaim the candidates as winners on the basis that the remaining 5000 votes can no longer affect their standing. In District 1 Representative Celso Lobregat as winner. In District 2 Nuño Lilia as winner. For Mayor: Climaco, Maria Isabelle, as winner. For Vice Mayor, Ituralde, Cesar as winner. For the City Councilors in District 1: Sadain,Valesco, Jeminez as winners. For District 2 Natividad, Guingona, Alavar, Saavedra and Elago were also declared winner by the board of canvasser.

Partial/Official Result as of May 14/7:30pm, 97% election returns counted:TOP 15 SENATORS: 1. Grace Poe-142,2472. Alan Peter Cayetano-121,9903. Loren Legarda-121,4414. Chiz Escudero-116,4205. Koko Pimentel- 114,3286. Antonio Trillanes IV-109,2677. Sonny Angara-106,7198. Nancy Binay- 1048379. Bam Aquino-104,73610. JV Ejercito- 96,25311. Cynthia Villar-87,41512. Gringo Honasan-83,30213. Risa Hontiveros- 82,78714. Migs Zubiri-76,37515. Ramon Magsaysay, Jr. -76,047

Canvassing at MSU Sulu gym stoped past midnight due to poor access to network. It is expected to resume 8am today, May 15. As reported earlier, the PCOS machines coming from the island municipalities start arriving last night for the canvassing. As of 6pm (May14) ystrday, only 30% of the prov’l election returns were canvassed. (Source: Sonny Abing-III, PIO and Mary Jane Ladjahasan, PPCRV)

Winners in the Mun. Of Bongao were proclaimed at around 8pm last night (May14), which was headed by reelected Mun.Mayor Jasper Que, together with his vice Mayor, and 8 councilors - all belonging to the Liberal Party. (Source: DXGD & PPCRV)

EXCEPT for the 8th councilor, an all-Liberal Party candidates were elected in the Island Mun. Of Sibuto, Tawi-tawi, headed by Hj. Kuyoh Pajiji as Mayor and Nurfitra P. Ahaja as Vice Mayor. (Source: Shane Sulayman, PPCRV)

Winners in the Mun. Of Bongao were proclaimed at around 8pm last night (May14), which was headed by reelected Mun.Mayor Jasper Que, together with his vice Mayor, and 8 councilors - all belonging to the Liberal Party. (Source: DXGD & PPCRV)

(As of 10:45am, May 15) The Isabela City Board of Canvassers proclaimed incumbents Mayor Cherrylyn Santos-Akbar (28,775 votes) & Vice Mayor Abdulbaki Ajibon (19,232 votes) as winners of this year’s elections. Isabela City has 63,130 registered voters, where 40,143 actually voted.

May 16

The Basilan Board of Canvassers transparency report revealed that as of 10:45am, May 15, the transmission update is 30.76% of the total precincts. Four (4) voting centers have so far transmitted successfuly, namely: Al-barka, Lantawan, Tuburan, & Ungkaya Pukan. Basilan has a total of 13 voting centers.

Partial & unofficial Sulu election, 39%of returns, as of 8:00pm May 15PROVL GOVERNOR-Tan, Abdusakur II >62;984Sahidulla, Abdulwahid >11,2640asihul, Kadrd > 481VICE GOVERNOR-Tan, Abdusakur >60,987Tulawie, Muammar >12,140HOUSE OF REPS,1ST DIST-Loong,Tupay >34,206Misuari, Tarhata > 9,754Isnajil, Alvarez > 2;757HOUSE OF REPS,2ND DIST-Arbison, Maryam >16,244Sahidulla, Nurana > 9,927(Source: Sonny Abing-III, PIO) As of 10:01am, May 16 the transmission update of the Provl Board of Canvassers is at 61.53%. COMELEC PES Atty Udtog Tago said their are still waiting for the transmission from Lamitan city & the municipalities of Mohamad Ajul, Hji Muhtamad, Tabuan-Lasa, & Tipo-Tipo anytime today.

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- Provided for the incidental expenses incurred during the election coverage by volunteers and organic PIA personnel - Apolitical - Nonstop dissemination of newsbits and other updates via text blasts. - Presence of collaboration among government media for the election coverage - Full support from IC manager to his staff - Constant sharing of info/updates among information officers - Availability of digital communication equipment - Issuance of high-tech mobile phones

- Poor internet connection - Unable to constantly provide election updates from Sulu and Tawi-Tawi for lack of personnel as signed in the area. - Lack of personnel and budget - No feedback re utilization of video footages by PTV4 - Delayed posting of uploaded releases to PIA web - Poor signals of telcos resulting in the delayed transmission of messages/reports - Absence of clear instructions/late issuance on the specifics of HnB coverage from central office

- Need for fast, reliable internet connection - Election coverage guidelines from central office must be issued at least a week earlier - Provide logistics support to people in the field - Allow hiring of volunteers during election coverage - Assign PIA personnel in Sulu and Tawi-Tawi provinces - Set aside special funding for the purpose

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ALFONSO T. RUDAInfo. Center Manager

Mary Mae A. AbellonInformation Officer I

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Print Releases

Prepared seven (7) press releases relative to the midterm elections and the same were published at PIA website, Hatol ng Bayan website, PIA9 blogsite, One Mindanao e-magazine and all local print media.

Situation Reports

Prepared and submitted a total of 50 SRs starting a day before, during and after the elections; some of these were posted in the Facebook page of PIA9, Hatol ng Bayan, PIA Zamboanga del Norte and twitter. Sent textblast thru smart info board to general public.

Photo Releases

Gathered and posted 87 election-related photos at PIA9 blogsite, PIA9 facebook page, Hatol ng Bayan facebook page and also sent to mediangbayan@gmail.com.Some 118 photos were uploaded to PIA Zambo. Norte facebook account while 92 photos were posted at PIA Dipolog fan page.

Best Practices

- Excellent media linkage - Approachable COMELEC, PNP, Military officials - Competent BEIs manning polling precincts

Issues/Concerns

- Poor internet connection - Observed some rowdy voters - Observed rampant vote-buying and vote selling - Lack of manpower and logistics

Suggestions

- Need to have fast, reliable internet connection - Provide adequate manpower and logistics support

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Zambo. Norte candidates sign poll peace pactBy Alfonso T. Ruda

The peace covenant signing, which was held recently at Camila Hotel II in this city, aimed to draw commitment from each candidate to abide by the guidelines set by COMELEC governing the conduct of the May 2013 midterm elections. In his opening statement, DILG-Zamboanga del Norte OIC-Provincial Direc-tor Arnel F. Gudio, lauded the candidates’ support to the covenant signing and he looked forward to a peaceful political exercise on May 13, 2013 in the province.

First Infantry Tabak Division Head, Brigadier General Ricardo Rainier Cruz III, on the other hand, assured the public of the readiness of the military in the area to extend the needed support to ensure the conduct of a peaceful and orderly election. Zamboanga del Norte is now manned by the 10th Infantry Battalion led by Col. Leonel Nicolas with more than 2,000 camp detachments strategically sta-tioned in various locations in the province. Nicolas replaced Col. Tarahudin Ampatuan who is currently assigned at the division in Pulacan, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur. “We’ll do everything to avoid any election-related violence. And we are ready to augment our force here if necessary. Maasahan ninyo ang tulong ng Philip-pine Army (You count on the help of the Army),” Cruz said. The candidates who turned up during the covenant signing were former Dipolog City Mayor Roberto Uy, who runs for governor under the Liberal Party, his

running mate, Dipolog City Vice Mayor Atty. Senen Angeles, third district con-gressman Cesar Jalosjos of the Nacionalis-ta Party (NP), candidate for Governor, and his running mate, incumbent Dapitan City Vice Mayor Patri B. Chan, and first district congressman Seth Frederick Pal Jalosjos who is running for his second term. Absent during the covenant signing were Atty. Edgar Vicente Balisado - LP congressional candidate for the first district, incumbent second district con-gressman Rosendo S. Labad-labad of LP and his rival, incumbent governor Rolando E. Yebes of NP, third district congressional candidate Atty. Isagani S. Amatong of LP and his rival incumbent board member Johanna Jalosjos-Parreno of NP. Nonetheless, Provincial Election Supervisor Atty. Tomas Valera said those who failed to attend the covenant signing can still affix their signatures on the docu-ment at the COMELEC provincial office. (PIA9)

DIPOLOG CITY - The provincial office of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) in Zamboanga del Norte, Commission on Election (COMELEC), Philip-pine National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) have successfully facilitated the signing of the peace covenant among local candidates vying for various political positions in Zam-boanga del Norte.

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Zambo. Norte candidates sign poll peace pact

ZNPPO confiscates 34 assorted firearmsBy Alfonso T. Ruda

Police Superintendent James B. Mejia, provincial director of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Zamboanga del Norte Zamboanga del Norte, said of the 34 firearms confiscated, 14 firearms came from the Zamboanga del Norte Public Safety Company (ZNPSC) which conducted regular checkpoints in various strategic points throughout the province,

while the rest were firearms turned-over by the dif-ferent municipal police stations in the province. Aside from the firearms confiscated from the operations conducted by the local police force, 43 high-powered firearms and 121 low-powered firearms were also surrendered by the gun-holders to the ZNPPO. The Comelec gun ban has been imple-mented starting Jan. 13, 2013 until June 30, 2013. In preparation for the upcoming election on May 13, Mejia said the PNP will continue its peacekeeping initiative to ensure the conduct of a peaceful political exercise. The ZNPPO expects and augmentation

force from the PNP Regional Command during the election period. According to Mejia, his office is always in close coordination with the Comelec and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for a collaborative effort toward the conduct of a peaceful balloting in the province. Recently, PNP Director-General Allan Purisima has included the province of Zamboanga del Norte in the list of 19 provinces placed under PNP’s “Areas of Concern” due to intense rivalry among the local candidates vying for various politi-cal positions in the coming elections. (PIA9)

Bam Aquino to push for reforms in PH educationMary May A. Abellon

DIPOLOG CITY - Mary Fatima “Timi” Gomez Aquino visited the city recently to serve as guest speaker during the Women’s Month celebration and to speak for her husband, Bam Aquino, who is running for the senate in the May 2013 midterm elections.

Timi told the local media in a press conference that her husband deserves to be elected, as “he is not just theoretical but practical” as well.Claiming as her husband’s cheer leader, Mrs. Aquino enumerated Bam’s achievements and accomplishments from his childhood days till today. “Bam’s life was in public service. When he was about six to eight years old, he was already the speaker of the family in rallies during the time of People Power Revolution or EDSA I,” Timi said. He also excelled both in school and in his work, having graduated valedictorian in his elementary and secondary education at the Ateneo de Manila University, finishing Summa cum laude at the same school in Management Engineering degree in 1999, and was appointed chairman of the National Youth Commission at the age of 25. He once joined the ABS-CBN Foundation and hosted the Y Speak in Studio 23, a youth-oriented debate show.While serving at NYC, Bam and his team devised two remarkable projects to be implemented yearly, namely, the Ten Accomplished Youth

Organizations Search (TAYO) and the Presidential Youth Fellowship Program (PYFP). “Bam received multiple national and international awards such as one of the Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the World for 2012, Asian Social Entrepreneur of the Year, United Nations Project Inspire Grand Prize awards for the HaPinoy Program, Ten Outstanding Young Men of the Philippines GoNegosyo Inspiring Young Entrepreneur, and many more,” Timi disclosed. “This is the perfect time for Bam to run for public office with his three key points namely: his childhood, his involvement in public service and motivation,” she added. In summing up the Aquinos, Timi said: “Ninoy may be an advocate for Kalayaan (freedom), Cory an icon of democracy, PNoy a firm crusader for good governance, and Bam would be the number one promoter of trabaho (work) to curb poverty.” If given a chance, Timi said, “Bam will make our education system geared towards job placement, as he is planning to enact Go Trabaho Act and initiate a national internship program. (PIA9)

DIPOLOG CITY - The elements of the Zamboanga del Norte Provincial Police Office(ZNPPO) has confiscated 34 assorted firearms during the continuing implementation of Commission on Elections (Comelec) gun ban in the province of Zamboanga del Norte.

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Dipolog LP bets hit ZANECO for partisan actsMary May A. Abellon

Local candidates under the ruling Liberal Party (LP) have denounced the partisan acts committed by the Zamboanga del Norte Electric Cooperative (ZANECO) favoring their political rivals. In a press conference held recently at Seven Treasures restaurant here, the LP candidates said ZANECO has been politicized under the leadership of General Manager (GM) Adelmo Laput who reportedly got the position through the backing of former congressman Romeo G. Jalosjos whose siblings, children and relatives are now running for various elective posts in Zamboanga Peninsula. “ZANECO was politicized instead of being a cooperative created for the people of Zamboanga del Norte,” said city councilor Atty. James Verduguez. The city council is now calling for an in-depth investigation on the alleged mismanagement of the cooperative including its financial status. Assistant City Information Officer Leonor Rabino cited an incident in which ZANECO had unduly cut the electricity of the city government only a few days after the latter received its electric bill. Despite the city government’s request to give a little allowance while the payment was being processed, the ZANECO management still turned it down. But, during the time of Dapitan City Mayor Dominador Jalosjos Jr., ZANECO only cut the power after several months the city government had failed to pay its electric bill. “All I want is transparency in ZANECO. We are paying much and yet we are suffering curtailment,” Mayor Evelyn t. Uy said. It has been also observed that streamers thanking former congressman Romeo Jalosjos, incumbent congressmen Seth Frederick Jalosjos and Cesar G. Jalosjos of the province’s first and second districts, respectively,

are being hung at all ZANECO offices in Dipolog, Sindangan, Piñan and Liloy, and in all its sub-stations as well. The streamer expresses gratitude to the Jalosjos congressmen for sponsoring a bill seeking to condone ZANECO debts which resulted from the cases filed by former Zamboanga del Norte governor Isagani S. Amatong against ZANECO. Amatong is now running as LP candidate for a congressional seat of the province’s third district against Johanna Jalosjos-Parreño, daughter of incumbent congressman Cesar Jalosjos who is also running for governor of Zamboanga del Norte. Mayor Uy assailed ZANECO saying “it’s no longer a cooperative for it no longer serves the interest of the people.” On the issue of killings in the city as alleged by Jalosjos camp, Councilor Verduguez said the LP never sowed terror to the public. “Is there any leader from them (referring to APP candidates) killed?,” he asked. On the other hand, Councilor James Cyril O. Ruiz said: “They may have said it because they don’t have any issue to implicate the LP.” City Vice Mayor Senen O. Angeles also urged the people to open their eyes and see the things happening in the province. “They have served for many years but nothing is changed. We need sincere and just officials,” Angeles declared. “I hope that people will wake up and will know the truth. There’s nothing to worry because PNoy is here helping us,” Mayor Uy concluded. (PIA9)

12-0 win in favor of LP candidates happens for third time in DipologBy Mary May A. Abellon

DIPOLOG CITY — Dipolognons have finally spoken who among the candidates running for local posts in the city to entrust the reins of the city government. Incumbent city mayor, Evelyn Tang-Uy of the Liberal Party (LP) got fresh mandate from her constituents after garnering 36,617 votes over her rival, former Piñan town mayor Cecilia Jalosjos-Carreon who got only 22,487 votes in the recently concluded midterm elections. A 12-0 victory for LP candidates has for the third time happened in the city since the first term of Mayor Uy in 2007. The lady mayor is now on its third term. Sitting councilor, Dr. Horacio Velasco won overwhelmingly the vice mayoral post, garnering 34,634 votes against incumbent Zamboanga del Norte Vice Governor Francis H. Olvis who got 21,518 votes only. All ten candidates for councilor under LP also won, beating their opponents from the Alliance for Peace and Progress (APP), a local

political party affiliated with the United Nationalist Alliance (UNA). Atty. Jasmin Pinsoy, daughterof sitting councilor Marvelita Pinsoy, emerged as number one with 32, 328 votes. Topping the race for city councilor amazed the voters here as she is a neophyte in the political arena. Other elected councilors are Dante Bagarinao receiving with 32, 299 votes, Atty. Peter Co - 31, 466 votes, Atty. Raul Barbaso - 30, 446 votes, Atty. James Verduguez - 30, 163 votes, Atty. James Cyril Ruiz - 30, 036 votes, Praxy Rubia - 29, 400 votes, Kenny Ong - 28,797 votes, Atty. Ruben Legorio - 27, 865 votes and Atty. Jonald Napigquit -27, 789 votes. The winning candidates were proclaimed yesterday by the City Board of Canvassers led by Acting City Election Officer Melpre A. Mercadera. (PIA9)

All LP local candidates of Dipolog City win the elections!

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Dipolog LP bets hit ZANECO for partisan acts

NGCP de-activates Task Force for the 2013 Elections By Alfonso T. Ruda

The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has recently deactivated the operations of its 2013 Power Task Force Election (PTFE) . Atty. Cynthia Alabanza, NGCP spokesperson said the deactivation of the Task force took effect last May 17, 2013. The NGCP PTFE, which operated 24 hours a day since May 10 at NGCP’s Over-all Disaster Command Center in Diliman, Quezon City, was created to monitor the system condition, restoration activities, and reports from the Regional Command Centers and submitted the same to the Department of Energy and other external agencies, as well as ensure its readiness to respond to emergency situations during the

election period. The NGCP has suspended all its preventive maintenance operations one week before and one week after the election to ensure continuity in power distribution and further ensure that its technical people and linemen were pre-positioned in areas where they would be most needed during emergency situation. Alabanza pointed out that NGCP is ready to organize a similar task force to ensure reliable power transmission services during crucial national events such as elections.

The corporation will continue to conduct regular maintenance activities and expansion projects to enhance the quality of electricity delivered to customers and the public. Announcements on these planned activities, as well as unplanned grid disturbances and other matters of importance will continue to be posted on NGCP’s website at www.ngcp.ph, or though Facebook (www.facebook.com/NGCP1) and Twitter (@NGCP_ALERT). (PIA9)

Western Mindanao police chief lauds cops for Monday’s peaceful ballotingBy Franklin P. Gumapon

“It is my great pride and honor to commend you for a job well done during the recently held 2013 midterm elections.” This was the message of Western Mindanao police director, Chief Superintendent Juanito Vaño Jr. to all policemen in the region, as he expressed satisfaction over the overall performance of the entire police force in helping make the midterm elections orderly and peaceful. In a press release issued by the regional office of the Philippine National Police (PNP) 9, Vaño attributed the successful balloting to the men and women in uniform “who sincerely performed their election duties.” “Your efforts have immensely contributed to making the elections successful and relatively peaceful, manifesting sincere and dedicated performance of your election duties,” he said. “Despite criticisms from some sectors, we did our share in making (the elections in) Zamboanga Peninsula particularly Zamboanga City peaceful. I think we performed tremendously well,” Vaño pointed out adding, “our will and determination must be stronger as we cannot afford to sit on our laurels and setbacks and let our guards down.” He promised to support his men if they do their job properly and, at the same time, warned those who might “cause dishonor and humiliation to the police organization” of punitive actions against them. Vaño also assured the public that he would use “all assets under him” to attain and maintain peace in the region more especially in Zamboanga City by making the police always responsive to any emergencies and needs of the community. “Any criticism leveled against the police for certain lapses will be regarded as a challenge to strive for a better police service,” Vaño concluded.(PIA9)

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This huge number of voters waiting for their turn to vote, and actually exercising the freedom to choose their candidates in Zamboanga del Norte.

Voting in Polanco Central School, Polanco, Zamboanga del Norte started at exactly 700am, voters are queing as early as 6am.

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PNP personnel on watch to ensure the conduct of peaceful and honest elections in Zamboanga del Norte.

BEIs start transmission of election results in Dipolog City.

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Proclamation of winners in Dipolog

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Apr 2

Col. Leonel Nicolas, Commanding Officer of 10th IB, said that no untoward incident happened since the campaign period for local candidates started last Friday.

Apr 4

Giutalac PnP reported that Canoto Enerio Brgy Chairman Marlon, Alliance Party for Progress campaign manager, after attending a proclamation rally was ambushed at Brgy Loay, 5:30PM, Apr. 2. He was hit on his left arm.

Apr 6

Zanorte PES Atty. Tomas Valera said Comelec will start removing next week campaign materials posted not in a designated poster areas.

Apr 11 Dipolog City Mayor Evelyn T. Uy proclaimed yesterday during the flag ceremony at Plaza Magsaysay, the candidates under LP slate…………

Apr 14

Dapitan City Mayor Agapito Cardino is today's guest of "Know Your Candidates" forum of Kapihan sa Dipolog.

Apr 15

The ZN Provl. Police reported that 33 firearms of assorted caliber have been confiscated since the implementation of comelec gun ban in the province.

Apr 16

DSWD warned its employees under the CCT program, not to get involved in partisan politics as they may be suspended or lose their jobs.

Apr 18 Pres. Aquino was met at the Dipolog City Sports Complex was met by Dipolog City Mayor Evelyn Uy, Roberto Uy, V/M Senen Angeles ang seond dist Cong Rosendo tLabad labad as he arrived at the City Sports Complex at about 11:30am for a meeting with local political leaders and the community and proclamation of the LP Pronvincial candidates.

Apr 26

Some local political candidates in Zamboanga del Norte refused to remove oversized tarpaulins placed infront of the Provincial Capitol, Dipolog City during the "Baklas Operation" spearheaded by the City Comelec Office. Provl. Exec. Assistant Jay Adraimem even challenge the City Election Registrar to a legal battle before they will remove the tarpaulin. Though, it doesn't appear a campaign material but it promotes the candidacy of the persons mentioned herein.

May 4

All wearing red, the allied party of Jalosjos and Yebes are right now conducting a rally saying that Dipolog City is in martial law.

May 6 NGCP spokesperson Atty. Cynthia Alabanza assured that barring any untoward incident, there will be no brownout during election day.

Zambo Norte Gov. Rolando Yebes, in his SOPA, alleged that the recent replacement of 10st Bde Commanding Officer is a political ploy of Liberal Party.

PNP in full alert for 2013 election w/ Zambo. Del Norte as one of the areas in grave concern reported tonight by 24 Oras, GMA 7.

May 8

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May 9

Around 11AM today, 4 persons were apprehended for vote-buying in Sicayab, Dipolog City and were temporarily detained at the City Police Station.

The final testing & sealing of PCOs machines at d 3 clustered precincts at DPDS, Dipollog City was succesful.

May 13

Dipolog City National High School Principal Mr. Danilo Torres was caught yesterday by ZN Provincial Election Supervisor Atty. Valera giving money to members of BEI at ZN Convention Center.

All BEIs reported to their assigned as early as 5am today at their assigned precincts in Dipolog City.

Voting has not yet started in some areas in Dipolog City as voters are crowded at the door of their designated precincts at Minaog Elem. School, this city.

All BEIs reported to their assigned as early as 5am today at their assigned precincts in Dipolog City.

Voting has not yet started in some areas in Dipolog City as voters are crowded at the door of their designated precincts at Minaog Elem. School, this city.

All BEIs reported to their assigned as early as 5am today at their assigned precincts in Dipolog City.

Dipolog City National High School Principal Mr. Danilo Torres was caught yesterday by ZN Provincial Election Supervisor Atty. Tomas Valera giving money to members of BEI at ZN Convention Center. The violator is now detained at Dipolog City PNP detention cell.

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Senior citizens and pregnant women were given first priority to vote inside the polling precinct.

The PCOS machine in Tandu Uwak, Sibuto, Tawitawi failed even before the votng started. A replacement arrived before noon but it Zamboanga del Norte/PIA/Fons Ruda: The Dipolog City Board of Canvassers has convened at 9am today to canvass the votes coming from the 21 barangays of Distill to be tested. However, the casting of votes proceeded until this moment.polog City.

Cluster 8 composing of precincts 25A, 26A, 27A&B and 28A at Dipolog Pilot Demonstration School, Dipolog City closed at exactly 7:55 pm.

There was a delayed transmission of election returns in one clustered precinct at Dipolog Pilot Demonstration School, Dipolog City due to connection problem.

Cluster 8 composing of precincts 25A, 26A, 27A&B and 28A at Dipolog Pilot Demonstration School, Dipolog City closed at exactly 7:55 pm.

The Dipolog City Board of Canvassers has convened at 9am today to canvass the votes coming from the 21 barangays of Dipolog City.

Bam Aquino of LP garnered the highest turn- out of votes receiving more than 400 votes in two clustered precints at Dipolog Pilot Demonstration School.

Local candidates under the Liberal Party slate received more than half of total votes in two clustered precincts at Dipolog Pilot Demonstration School.

At 8:32Pm one clustered precinct at Dipolog Pilot Demonstration School started to transmit the votes. But even after three attempts, no signal was detected.

BEI Chairman in one clustered precinct with voters from brgy. Biasong at Dipolog Pilot Demonstration School declaredZamboanga del Norte/PIA/Fons Ruda: LP Gubernaturial bet Robberto Uy and his running mate, Atty.Senen Angeles won over their opponents in the 21 barangays failure of transmission of votes. in Dipolog City during the official canvassing of votes conducted at Sangguniang Panlungsod this morning. Election reports should be transmitted to MBOC:7202000, central server and KBP parties citizen based on the printed transmission report.

Members of the BEI printed 8 copies of national election returns, 8 copies of local election returns, another 22 copies of national election returns and another 22 copies of local election returns in one clustered precinct at Dipolog Pilot Demonstration School. All copies where signed by Polling clerk, and three watchers from major and minor political parties and independent watcher like Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PCRV).

Members of the BEI printed 8 copies of national election returns, 8 copies of local election returns, another 22 copies of national election returns and another 22 copies of local election returns in one clustered precinct at Dipolog Pilot Demonstration School. All copies where signed by Polling clerk, and three watchers from major and minor political parties and independent watcher like Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PCRV).

All clustered precincts at the Dipolog Pilot Demonstration School have successfully trandmitted the result to the central server but failed to transmit to the City/Municipal Board of Canvassers and to the KBP.

Cluster 8 composed of precincts 25A, 26A, 27A&B and 28A at Dipolog Pilot Demonstration School, Dipolog City closed at exactly 7:55 pm.

Bam Aquino of LP garnered the highest turn- out of votes receiving more than 400 votes in two clustered precints at Dipolog Pilot Demonstration School.

From time to time, members of BEI were referring to the general instructions booklet given by COMELEC.

Local candidates under the Liberal Party slate received more than half of total votes in two clustered precincts at Dipolog Pilot Demonstration School.

The BEI chairman in the presence of poll watchers removed the main memory card because of failure in transmitting the votes in cluster 8 at Dipolog Pilot Demonstration School.

At 8:32pm one clustered precinct at Dipolog Pilot Demonstration School started to transmit the votes. But even after three attempts, no signal detected.

Charita T. Paquibot, PCOS Tech Support of COMELEC said, transmission of votes in the three clustered precincts of Pilot Demonstration School. These clustered precincts are cluster 8,9 & 10 with voters from brgy. Biasong, Dipolog City.

Majority and minority political parties, independent board of canvassers like PPCRV and NAMFREL were given brown envelopes containing election returns by members of BEI at Dipolog Pilot Demonstration School.

LP Gubernaturial bet Robberto Uy and his running mate, Atty.Senen Angeles won over their opponents in the 21 barangays in Dipolog City during the official canvassing of votes conducted at Sangguniang Panlungsod this morning.

May 15

LP candidates received higher number of votes compared to candidates from Alliance for Peace and Progress (APP). For governor: Berto Uy 36,617 votes Cesar Jalosjos 22,748 votes For vice-gov. Senen Angeles 37,027 votes Jing Chan 18,658 votes Eufracio Bala 673 votes(Source: COMELEC)

Rosendo S. Labadlabad may have his 3rd term in Congress as he received more votes garnering a total of 34,576 compared to his opponent, former governor of Zamboanga del Norte, Rolando Yebes got only 25,034 votes from the voters turn-out in 21 barangays of Dipolog City based on the official result from City Board of Canvassers.

Rr-electionist Zamboanga del Norte 2nd Dist. Rep. Rosendo Labad-labad was proclaimed by the Provincial Board of Canvassers at 1pm today. Labad-labad garneref 112,799, while Rolando Yebes garnered only 73,095 votes.

Evelyn T. Uy of LP reelected as mayor of Dipolog City receiving 36,713 votes compared to her opponent Cely Jalosjos-Carreon with only 22,487 votes based on the official data of the City Board of Canvassers.

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ALMA L. TINGCANGInfo. Center Manager

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Photo Releases

Submitted fifteen (15) election-related photos posted at PIA9, Hatol ng Bayan facebook page and PIA9 blogsite.

Situation Reports

Prepared and submitted six (6) election-related situation reports on the conduct of balloting in Zamboanga Sibugay Province. Posted at PIA9, Hatol ng Bayan facebook page and twitter. Textblast thru smart info board.

Best Practices

- Excellent media rapport - Approachable and accessible COMELEC, PNP, DepED officials

Issues/Concerns

- Poor internet connection - Poor roads to some polling centers - Delay in the transmission of results due to defective PCOS machines - No digital camera - Not yet familiar with the place

Suggestions

- Need for fast, reliable internet connection - Hiring of additional staff - Make ZSP IC operational soonest - Hire 1 job order as requested during the budget defense

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Photo Releases

Voters waiting for their turn wait aoutside the polling centers amid a slight drizzle in Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay.

Poll watchers witness the transmission of results in Zamboanga Sibugay.

Some CF cards were cut before feeding it to the PCOS machine.

Members of the Provincial Board of Canvassers convened at the Provincial Capitol of Zamboanga Sibugay Province.

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May 14 Mayoralty candidate Glenn Sabijon of Ipil, Zambo Sibugay expressed disappointment over the massive vote buying in the area rendering inutile the COMELEC, PNP and AFP since nobody has been apprehended. "Where is democracy in this country?what can the national govt do in this situation? How can they intervene? 85 percent of I.N.C. members has openly defied the instruction of Eduardo Manalo to vote for gov-candidate Romeo Janosjos. Accordingly, they are willing to be declared "Tiwalag" than to vote against their conscience. This is the first of its reaction to defy its supreme leader and first to happen in the country in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay. Palma for governor is massively supported by I.N.C.

Partial unofficial result as of may 14,9:30 am for governor.jalosjos-67,583 votes palma-66,569.

Mr. Raymond Hinggo.PCOS supervisor of Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay said only barangay Suclema had a problem with the CF card, the memory card which registers the number of ballots cast, after reading the results of 312 ballots, the preceding ballots were not recognized by the machine.Hinggo said the problem is with the CF card and not with the PCOS machine.

Zamboanga Sibugay Partial unofficial result as of May 14, 9:30 am for Governor:Jalosjos, Rommel-67,583 votes; Palma, Wilter-66,569(Source: Comelec)

May 15

Partial unofficial results.For Governor:Jalosjos Rommel-69,20 votesPalma Wilter-68,404 votesFor Congressman 1st District: Cabilao Belma-29,219 votesPalma Wilter III-17,862 votesFor Congressman 2nd District: Hofer Ann-50,136 votesJalosjos Romeo Jr.-36,167For Mayor of Ipil:Alibutdan Eldwin-7,204 votes Sabijon Glenn-6,531 votes(Source: Comelec)

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