Comelec seeks probe into Zambales shooting between congressional bet, police

MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Elections is seeking an investigation into the shooting incident in Botolan, Zambales involving police and supporters of Second District congressional candidate Cheryl Deloso, Radyo Inquirer 990AM said Saturday.

The report quoted Comelec Chairman Sixto Brillantes as saying that there was a need to verify what happened because there were claims from Deloso’s camp that police were denying.

Deloso’s camp claimed that it was an ambush and not a shooting incident and that they were requesting additional policemen to ensure peace during the elections.

Meanwhile, 10 of Deloso’s supporters will be subjected to inquest proceedings at the Zambales Hall of Justice, the report said.

Botolan’s police chief Michael Chavez said they increased the number of police personnel and soldiers to avoid a repeat of the incident and to ensure peaceful elections in the second district of Zambales.