MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections is not inclined to place Abra under Comelec control despite rising poll-related violent incidents that have occurred in several areas in the ...

“We will ask probably siguro the PNP, i-intensify talaga ‘yung police operations. But as of now, we do not have any recommendations to place Abra under Comelec control,” Torres added. The PRO-CAR has ...

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The Concerned Citizens of Abra for Good Governance or CCAGG has asked the Commission on Elections to place Abra under Comelec control as the group condemned the recent ...

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Private armed groups (PAGs) allegedly hired by powerful political clans have resurfaced in Abra, stoking fears of violence ahead of next week’s midterm elections, the ...