The Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) are assessing the possible alteration of the 'Areas of Grave Concern' list.
COMELEC Chairman George Erwin Garcia said on Monday that there is a high possibility that the 38 areas currently listed under the ‘Red Category’ or areas of concern may change.
Garcia explained at Camp Crame that this is due to the continuing incidents of violence being recorded by authorities, particularly in the Bangsamoro region.
"Napakataas ng posibilidad na magkaroon ng mga pagbabago sa categorization, classification ng iba’t-ibang parte ng ating bansa. Lalo na sa mga recent na pangyayari din ng karahasan na sinasabi natin na ‘yung dating 38 areas of concern baka pu-puwede na magbago," Garcis said in an ambush interview with the media.
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"Nareport din sa atin ng Philippine National Police ‘yung pag-neutralize nila sa ilang grupo ng private armed groups atsaka mga iba pang sindikato na umiikot sa ating bansa," he added.
After the security briefing with the PNP, the COMELEC is expected to release the revised list of 'Election Hotspots' next week.
