The Commission on Elections (Comelec) condemned on Tuesday, Feb. 14, the killing of an election officer in Limbayong, Sultan Kudarat.
Haviv Maindan, 55, was shot Monday afternoon along National Highway, Purok Libas in Barangay Panguiaman in Lambayong. Maindan and a companion were on board a Toyota Fortuner.
Comelec Chairperson George Erwin Garcia said the incident “contributes to the intimidations threatening to weaken our people’s right to suffrage.”
“We will not take this sitting down. The Commission is working closely with the proper authorities for the immediate resolution of this case,” Garcia vowed.
“The barbaric perpetrators of the brutal act that took the life of one our own will never be tolerated under my watch,” he added.
Garcia said the commission already spoke with Mandain’s wife and assured all kinds of support for her and their children as he vowed justice for the slain election officer.
“I would like to remind all candidates who participated in the past elections and those who would be participating in future polls that election officers like Mr. Maindan is mandated to do his best to implement election laws in order to secure fair and honest elections for the welfare of the Filipino people, the country, and the future generations,” he added. -Katrina Gracia Consebido-gb
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