Grenade attack in Maguindanao del Sur town connected to politics: Comelec | ABS-CBN
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Grenade attack in Maguindanao del Sur town connected to politics: Comelec
MANILA — A grenade attack in the town hall of Buluan, Maguindanao del Sur’s last week may have been “political,” the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Wednesday.
MANILA — A grenade attack in the town hall of Buluan, Maguindanao del Sur’s last week may have been “political,” the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Wednesday.
An individual was injured when grenades reportedly exploded in front of Buluan’s town hall.
An individual was injured when grenades reportedly exploded in front of Buluan’s town hall.
“Lumalabas political yung paghahagis ng granada doon to force the Comelec to act more forcefully doon sa issue ng paglalagay sa Comelec control. Ayaw na ayaw ng Comelec na magagamit kami sa pamumulitika dahil naka-declare under Comelec control,” the commission's Chairman George Garcia said.
“Lumalabas political yung paghahagis ng granada doon to force the Comelec to act more forcefully doon sa issue ng paglalagay sa Comelec control. Ayaw na ayaw ng Comelec na magagamit kami sa pamumulitika dahil naka-declare under Comelec control,” the commission's Chairman George Garcia said.
He noted that the town has been under Comelec control since April 15, which means the poll body now has direct control over local officials and employees in Buluan. It also has supervision over law enforcement agencies, including the military, in the municipality to prevent further violence in the area.
He noted that the town has been under Comelec control since April 15, which means the poll body now has direct control over local officials and employees in Buluan. It also has supervision over law enforcement agencies, including the military, in the municipality to prevent further violence in the area.
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But Garcia said it appeared that the attack had intended to “compel the Comelec to do something.”
But Garcia said it appeared that the attack had intended to “compel the Comelec to do something.”
“Kung talagang ang gusto lang ay maghasik ng lagim, di sana sa tao hinagis yung granada. Hindi naman natin sinasabi na doon gawin. Pero ang point is, kitang-kita niyo yung dahilan na immediately after the declaration, 2 days after, naghagis ng granada,” he said.
“Kung talagang ang gusto lang ay maghasik ng lagim, di sana sa tao hinagis yung granada. Hindi naman natin sinasabi na doon gawin. Pero ang point is, kitang-kita niyo yung dahilan na immediately after the declaration, 2 days after, naghagis ng granada,” he said.
“So ayaw po namin na gamitin yung ating pagdedeklara para lamang against a particular group and to favor another group. Kaya very cautious po tayo diyan,” he added.
“So ayaw po namin na gamitin yung ating pagdedeklara para lamang against a particular group and to favor another group. Kaya very cautious po tayo diyan,” he added.
The Comelec, through its Resolution No. 11067, may gain control over any political division, subdivision, unit, or area due to threats, such as violence, that could disrupt the conduct of peaceful and credible elections.
The Comelec, through its Resolution No. 11067, may gain control over any political division, subdivision, unit, or area due to threats, such as violence, that could disrupt the conduct of peaceful and credible elections.
The move will allow Comelec to address threats to public order and mitigate risks of violence or unrest by intensifying security measures which include heightened surveillance and increased police presence.
The move will allow Comelec to address threats to public order and mitigate risks of violence or unrest by intensifying security measures which include heightened surveillance and increased police presence.
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