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Barangay kagawad candidate in Pandi, arrested for alleged vote-buying

CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga — Two days before the election day, a 52-year-old businessman running for barangay kagawad was arrested by authorities for alleged vote-buying activity in Bulacan on Saturday afternoon (Oct. 28).

The suspect was apprehended in Barangay Bagong Barrio, Pandi, Bulacan, and seized from his possession were cash amounting to P35,840.00 in different denominations, DSWD General Intake Sheets, and Sample Ballots.

The suspect is temporarily under the custody of Pandi police station for proper disposition and filing of appropriate charges.

PRO3 Director Brig. Gen. Jose S. Hidalgo Jr. emphasized the commitment of the police to safeguard the integrity of the upcoming elections. He reminded the public that vote-buying is an election offense, punishable by one to six years of imprisonment.

This arrest underscores the dedication of law enforcement agencies to maintain the fairness and legality of the electoral process, ensuring that the public can exercise their voting rights without interference or manipulation. (UnliNews Online)

Manny D. Balbin
Manny D. Balbinhttp://unlinews.org
Emmanuel "Manny" Dineros Balbin, founder and editor-in-chief of UNLINEWS ONLINE and UNLINEWS Digital Newspaper, is a former seminarian of Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI) in Notre Dame University Seminary in Cotabato City. Graduated college with Philosophy and Political Science courses at the University of Santo Tomas, Legazpi City. A former Journal Group of Publication (People's Journal, People's Tonight, Taliba & Women's Journal) staffer for 17 years. Before, he simultaneously contributed news articles to 3 local newspapers in Bulacan (NewsCore, MetroNews & NewsWatcher). He is the founder and the former editor-in-chief of RONDA Balita, both in weekly newspaper and online news. A former Kabayan provincial reporter, 2010 Bulacan election correspondent by Rappler and presently, a stringer of Philippine News Agency (PNA) Bulacan.
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