Comelec election officers take control of situation after a disruption in voting in two precincts in Puerto Princesa city, Palawan. (Photo courtesy of ATTY. JULIUS CUEVAS)
MANILA, Philippines — A group of disruptors destroyed election ballots in voting precincts in Puerto Princesa, Palawan during the village and youth elections on Monday.
Commission on Elections chairman George Erwin Garcia confirmed the incident occurred in two precincts in Puerto Princesa Pilot Elementary School.
A number of people entered the precincts and then ripped the election ballots, according to Garcia.
The Comelec chair said the persons who performed these actions were arrested and are now detained.
Photo from Puerto Princesa City courtesy of Atty. Julius Cuevas.
Photo from Puerto Princesa City courtesy of Atty. Julius Cuevas.
Photo from Puerto Princesa City courtesy of Atty. Julius Cuevas.
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