PPCRV flags multiple voting at BARMM precinct in Maguindanao del Norte

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Several individuals were seen casting ballots on behalf of other voters at Central Oring Elementary School in Buldon, Maguindanao del Norte, during the first Bangsamoro parliamentary elections, the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) reported Monday.

During a press briefing, PPCRV spokesperson Ana Singson pointed out that voting on behalf of another person is strictly prohibited unless authorized by the Commission on Elections (Comelec).

“It is strictly forbidden to vote for another person unless the voter is a PWD who requires assistance and has been authorized by Comelec,” Singson said.

“You cannot vote for your sibling, aunt, uncle, or even your closest friend. You must cast your ballot yourself.,” she added.

PPCRV also reported the distribution of prohibited sample ballots at the school.

Singson cautioned BARMM voters that the campaign period had already ended, making the distribution of election materials strictly prohibited.

“It is also strictly prohibited to bring out or distribute election materials inside the polling precinct. The campaign period is over; it is now election day. So please, follow the rules,” she said.

GMA News Online reached out the Commission on Elections for their comment and will update this story once a response is received.

Gunshots in Lanao del Sur

In other parts of BARMM, PPCRV reported that gunshots were heard at Dilausan Central Elementary School in Lumbaca-Unayan, Lanao del Sur, at around 10:31 a.m.

Singson said people at the school were reportedly running around amid the chaos at the Barangay Dimapaok precinct.

“Update: There were gunshots, and voters were running at the Barangay Dimapaok Precinct,” the report read.