“While vote-buying may have become commonplace to some people, the inordinate, flagrant and scandalous vote-buying in areas where the narco-politicians won must be investigated,” Gordon said in a statement. The BIR should look into their capability, the Comelec should investigate, and the police should also investigate,” the senator added. Gordon said the authorities must check if there were major withdrawals done during the election season. Now, these people have proven that with just money, they can win, they can buy the Comelec, they can buy votes. It is dangerous for us now because Zambales is a coastline province right next to Scarborough Shoal.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 20, 2019 07:05 UTC