Pamplona Mayor Janice Degamo and eight other mayors are pushing for the postponement of the 2023 BSKE in Negros Oriental, saying that it is a “necessary action to address peace and order concerns,” within the province. | FArgosinoINQ
Degamo said that the postponement would help law enforcement agencies, such as the Armed Forces of the Philippines, and the Philippine National Police, to focus on strengthening security measures, as well as give more time to the national government and Comelec to reassess and fortify security protocols.
Another factor Degamo cited is the lingering feat within the province for over a decade, which stemmed from prior harassment, killings, and acts of intimidation among the voters in Negros Oriental. “The absence of camera coverage and media attention leaves a void where intimidation can silently thrive in the darkness, impacting the mindset of the voters. The fear, though not openly expressed, lingers within the hearts and minds of our constituents, making it challenging for them to exercise their democratic rights freely and without coercion,” the mayor added.
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