00:00 Aside from the shooting we reported in Cotabato City,
00:03 there were more than 20 incidents of violence
00:06 that were recorded before the Barangay and SK Elections, according to the PNP.
00:10 Tina Pangiliban-Perez was also involved.
00:12 Barangay Captain Candidate Arnel Flor Mata of Aguilar, Pangasinan,
00:22 was on his way to his vehicle after he was ambushed
00:24 when someone suddenly shot him.
00:26 The killer of Mata was already known to be connected to the election.
00:30 SK Councilor Candidate Gino Paglinawan of Villa Balete
00:33 was also killed in a shooting inside his house.
00:38 One of his companions was injured.
00:40 Because of the ongoing incidents of violence,
00:43 the Comelec is now in charge.
00:45 According to the report of the PNP,
00:47 there were more than 20 verified election-related incidents
00:51 in the Barangay and SK Elections.
00:53 We can say that there were 25. This is the lowest number in history.
00:57 It's shocking.
00:58 Running should not be a reason to risk your life.
01:01 Although the gun ban and checkpoint helped to reduce the violence,
01:06 the Comelec is still calling on the PNP.
01:09 We can strengthen and intensify the operation against the loose firearms.
01:16 Those who are responsible for these crimes should be arrested immediately.
01:20 The fight against illegal campaigning continues.
01:23 The campaign posters in Pasay were banned earlier
01:27 and they do not follow the rules of the province.
01:30 More than 700 were explained by the Comelec as of yesterday.
01:35 As of now, there are almost 200 petitions to disqualify those who ran premature campaigning.
01:41 If the accused candidate won but his case is not yet resolved,
01:46 his proclamation will be suspended and the Comelec's resolution will be followed.
01:51 Campaign jingles that are not rated G are also prohibited.
01:55 We should respect the so-called gender sensitivity.
01:59 Because it's in our guidelines and therefore in Section 261 of the Omnibus Election Code,
02:04 the violation of the Comelec guidelines is a violation that can be a criminal case
02:10 of election offense and grounds to disqualify.
02:12 For GMA Integrated News, Tina Panganiban Perez, Nakatutok, 24 Hours.
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