PH elections 'generally orderly, but marred by violence' —Namfrel

PH elections 'generally orderly, but marred by violence' —Namfrel

Elections watchdog National Citizens' Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel) described the May 12 elections as "peaceful and orderly."

Philippine elections marred by violence, killings - The Indian Awaaz

AMN / WEB DESK A watchdog group in the Philippines has condemned the surge in violent incidents that marred the midterm elections held on May 12, REPORTS NHK. The National Citizens’ Movement for Free Elections, or NAMFREL, recorded more than 240 deaths during the seven-month election period that began in October. Local media reported that at least 10 people were killed on election day alone. A report by the group says most of the fatalities were…