9 mayors want Negros Oriental polls postponedBACOLOD CITY , Philippines — Nine mayors in Negros Oriental including the widow of the late governor Roel Degamo want the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections in the province deferred due to the unstable peace and order situation in their respective jurisdictions. Comelec Chairman George Garcia said public consultations would be conducted to assess the situation, particularly the peace and order situation in Negros Oriental. “Postponing the elections will allow us time to address the fear and hesitation that undermine the electoral process in Negros Oriental. “Given these reasons, we urge the Commission on Elections and concerned authorities to consider the postponement of the barangay and SK elections in Negros Oriental,” the mayors said. Earlier, several senators called for the postponement of the elections in Negros Oriental due to the killing of Degamo.

Source: Philippine Star June 25, 2023 17:31 UTC