Election watchdog PPCRV reports that several people cast multiple ballots on behalf of other voters during the first Bangsamoro parliamentary elections at a precinct in Buldon, Maguindanao del Norte. The incidents are said to have occurred at Central Oring Elementary School, where PPCRV volunteers observe individuals voting more than once on Monday morning.
PPCRV says the alleged multiple voting involves voting for people who are reportedly unable to come to the precinct or cannot vote themselves. GMA News Online and Inquirer.net both cite PPCRV’s report and identify the same polling site and election day, with Inquirer.net quoting PPCRV spokesperson Ana Singson describing that many voters voted multiple times and that the ballots are cast on behalf of others. The outlets present the issue as an allegation raised by the watchdog based on volunteer reports, without additional details on any official findings in the coverage provided.
