Large-scale elections in the southern Philippines are under increased control after the riots with the shooting the day before
On Monday, September 14, in the south of the Philippines began voting in the face of enhanced security measures after on the eve of elections as a result of an outbreak of violence.
On Monday, September 14, in the south of the Philippines began voting in the face of increased security measures after on the eve of elections as a result of an outbreak of violence killed three people and wounded 15.
The country's electoral commission (COMELEC) has taken control of the city of Cotabato following Sunday's unrest, when a quarrel at a polling station escalated into gunfire.
COMELEC said that voting in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region is proceeding smoothly and that they do not expect more widespread unrest, reporting the expansion of checkpoints and the rapid deployment of security forces.
COMELEC spokesman John Rex Laudiangko said the election also had logistical problems after election officials discovered pre-shaded ballots in the city of Basilan, which led to a delay in voting because ballots had to be reprinted.
About 2.4 million voters were registered to participate in the elections.
