Palo archbishop speaks against vote-buying: Keep sacredness of votes

Credit to Author: jespinosa| Date: Sun, 12 May 2019 03:59:47 +0000

Amid reports of massive vote-buying in several parts in Eastern Visayas, Palo Archbishop John Du appealed to candidates not to buy votes and for voters to not sell their votes.

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Duterte tells supporters: OK to take cash for fare

Credit to Author: clopez| Date: Sat, 11 May 2019 21:30:17 +0000

Duterte tells supporters: OK to take cash for fare

DAVAO CITY, DAVAO DEL SUR, Philippines — Amid reminders by a Church-based group that the faithful would commit a sin if they sold their votes in Monday’s midterm elections, President Duterte told supporters it was OK to accept money if it was for public transport fare. The President said he had no problem with handing […]

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P1-M cash for vote buying seized in Zamboanga del Sur

Credit to Author: Alexander Magno| Date: Sat, 11 May 2019 11:24:00 +0000

Paper showing distribution of cash

With just two days before the May 13 midterm elections, bundles of money in varying denominations totaling P1.056 million, believed to be intended for vote buying, were found abandoned in Barangay Dapiwak in Dumingag town in Zamboanga del Sur early on Saturday, authorities said.

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17 suspects land in jail for selling, buying votes ahead of election day

Credit to Author: jvicente| Date: Sat, 11 May 2019 09:36:15 +0000

17 suspects land in jail for selling, buying votes ahead of election day

Seventeen suspects were arrested for alleged buying and selling of votes in Muntinlupa on Saturday morning.

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