Aspiring candidates for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) flocked to the malls sites in their respective areas on Monday, August 28, the first day of the of the certificate of candidacy (COC).
In a report by RH Boy Gonzales, aspiring candidates from Manila City District 1 and District 2 went to SM Manila as early in the morning to be first in line.
The volume of individuals caused stampede in the entrance of the mall. Consequently, some felt dizzy while some had heated argument with other aspiring candidates.
FLASH: Nagkagulo sa isang mall sa lungsod ng Maynila ngayong unang araw ng filing of candidacy para Barangat and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections | via RH 29 @boy_gonzales #SamaSamaTayoPilipino pic.twitter.com/xcHns3drnY
— DZRH NEWS (@dzrhnews) August 28, 2023
The COC filing has also begun in Robinsons Mall in Malabon City.
Alongside the filing, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has started carrying out inspections in checkpoints for the BSKE.
Paglalatag ng Comelec checkpoint para sa BSKE sinimulan na ng PNP-Comelec | RH 05 Val Gonzales @dzrh5#PangunahingBalita#DosPorDos#SamaSamaTayoPilipino
— DZRH NEWS (@dzrhnews) August 27, 2023
LIVE: https://t.co/ORJna5uzUf pic.twitter.com/aOkxXsqRl0
All permits to carry firearms outside of residence (PTCFOR) are suspended starting today, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said.
Kasabay ng pag-arangkada ng filing ng certificates of candidacy simula ngayong araw para sa mga tatakbo sa barangay at SK elections, inanunsyo rin ng COMELEC na nag-umpisa na rin ang gun ban simula kaninang hatinggabi. | DZRH News#SamaSamaTayoPilipino pic.twitter.com/aW7MiQzCDJ
— DZRH NEWS (@dzrhnews) August 28, 2023
The filing of COC will run until September 2, and individuals can file their COCs from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The campaign period, meanwhile, will officially start on October 18 until October 28.
