The drone ban is part of various layers of security measures being implemented as a result of recent killings in Cotabato City
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KORONADAL CITY, Philippines – Authorities have tightened security in Cotabato City, the capital of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao , deploying about a thousand policemen who will act as poll clerks and some to secure voters and polling precincts.City mayor Mohammad “Bruce” Matabalao banned the use of drones during election day within the city’s jurisdiction, except for the Inter-Agency Task Force Kutawato, a collaborative effort of law enforcement and security units.
Cotabato City police director Colonel Querubin Manalang Jr. said policemen will act as board of election inspectors in polling centers in barangay Rosary Heights 12, where the killings took place on October 23. The teachers who were supposed to act as members of the election boards have backed out. Manalang said aside from the police, the Philippine Marines have deployed soldiers to help ensure an orderly and safe conduct of elections.
The Commission on Elections head in the city had earlier revealed they expect a low 50% turnout of voters for the barangay and sangguniang kabataan elections due to the prevailing tense situation in the city brought about by heated rivalry among candidates. –
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