Supt. Jose Junar Alamo, the city’s chief of police, said hundreds of candidates from 157 villages came to sign the peace covenant at the St. Peter and Paul Cathedral.
“We want to let everyone know that we are serious in implementing
laws meant for peaceful elections and end poll-related violence,” Alamo said.
“To the candidates, be a good example to the young generation.”
Alamo said they have tied up with the Commission on Elections
(Comelec) to initiate the peace covenant.
Reports shows that a total of 173 shooting incidents were reported
since 2016 in Calbayog City, and nearby towns of Gandara, Sta. Margarita,
Matuguinao and San Jorge, all in first legislative district of Samar.
Mayor Ronald Aquino has asked policemen to help victims of
election-related killings attain justice. “We urge people to be vigilant and
report to authorities the presence of armed men in their community.”
Celedonio Barbarona, a candidate for village chief of Rizal Uno
hopes that all candidates will stay calm despite political rivalries. “I hope
each one of us will be to our covenant to avoid violence this upcoming
elections.”
The PNP has placed five areas in this city under watch list. These
are the villages of Victoria, San Jose, Carayman, Ginbauyan Norte, and
Katabunan.
Based on Comelec Resolution No. 10077, a village is labeled as an
area of concern if it has a history of violent political rivalries.
A community is tagged as an area of immediate concern if there are
serious threats posed by the New People’s Army, private armed groups, and
terrorists. (SQM/PNA)
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