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7,638 barangays classified as election hotspots

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Ron Gagalac, ABS-CBN News

<figure class="op-interactive"><div id="IVS_ABS_Body_Video_1_Container"> <ivs-player id="IVS_ABS_Body_Video_1" data-ivs-spid="3001339" data-ivs-key="e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603" data-ivs-vid="1434632" data-ivs-floating="1"></ivs-player> <script src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/js/iframe-parent.js"></script> <script src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/js/loader.js"></script> </div></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="~//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="~//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><p>MANILA - The Commission on Elections (Comelec) and Philippine National Police have identified 7,638 election hotspots in the country for the upcoming May 14 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections.</p><p>Of this number, 597 barangays are marked &quot;red&quot; or considered as most critical areas.</p><p>“Of 597, 438 are in the ARMM (Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao),” Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez said.</p><p>Meanwhile, 2,071 were placed under yellow area and 4,970 in orange area.</p><p>“Yellow” hotspot areas are those that have history of violence. “Orange” areas are those that have armed groups and rebel groups, while “Red” has all of those elements and will be considered as critical areas.</p><p>The PNP earlier identified 5,744 barangays nationwide, excluding Metro Manila, on its elections watchlist.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="http://news.abs-cbn.com/news/04/13/18/pnp-classifies-5744-barangays-as-election-hotspots">PNP classifies 5,744 barangays as election hotspots</a></li></ul><p>Candidates in the narco list released by PDEA remain as candidates unless there is a final conviction in court, according to Comelec.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="http://news.abs-cbn.com/news/04/30/18/look-pdea-bares-barangay-officials-in-narco-list">LOOK: PDEA bares barangay officials in narco list</a></li></ul><p>Jimenez said the narco list may aid voters in their decision-making.</p><p>“It allows voters to get some insights into people running for office,” he said.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="http://news.abs-cbn.com/news/04/30/18/palace-pdeas-barangay-narco-list-to-guide-voters">Palace: PDEA’s barangay ‘narco list’ to guide voters</a></li></ul><div><strong>CAMPAIGN PERIOD</strong></div><p>Comelec, meanwhile, urged the public to provide substantial evidence of any campaign violation this campaign period especially in vote buying.</p><p>“Testimony of actual witnesses, recipients of vote buying, video of vote buying operation. Pick a place, lahat tao pinapupunta, walang mga dala pagpasok pero paglabas may grocery na,&quot; Jimenez said.</p><p>Comelec said motorcade with loudspeakers are allowed but urged candidates to be sensitive and considerate.</p><p>“Huwag naman alas singko ng umaga tambol tambol na sila,” Jimenez said.</p><p>Comelec also reminded candidates to post their propaganda materials on the designated common poster area, while the size of poster should be limited to 2 by 3 feet.</p><p>“Designated yan sa lugar na matao, maraming dumadaan na makikita yung material,” Jimenez said.</p><p>Streamers are allowed but only during a rally and must be removed after the rally.</p><p>Comelec added that campaigns through social media is not regulated.</p><p>“Comelec is also aware of promoted posts, boosted posts, ito yung magbabayad ka ng certain amount to increase reach ng iyong post, pinag-aaralan ngayon yan and we hope to have rules in time for 2019 elections,” Jimenez said.</p><p>Comelec will also allow election materials placed on public utility vehicles if LTFRB issues a guideline, for the protection of commuters and drivers.</p>

<p>The Commission on Elections (Comelec) and Philippine National Police have identified 7,638 election hotspots in the country for the upcoming May 14 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections</p>

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) and Philippine National Police have identified 7,638 election hotspots in the country for the upcoming May 14 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections

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7,638 barangays classified as election hotspots

Ron Gagalac,

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Published May 04, 2018 07:00 PM PHT

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Updated May 04, 2018 11:10 PM PHT

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