CYNTHIA VILLAR IN PREMATURE CAMPAIGN FOR SENATOR?

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Rumors say former congresswoman Cynthia Villar will run for senator next year. Just so you know, Mrs. Villar is a member of the rich Aguilar clan of Las Piñas. In fact, the jingle for her next TV ad goes something like, “Nakaligo ka na ba sa dagat ng pera?” THE PHILIPPINE HECKLER

Comelec to assess the ongoing general registration‏ of ARMM voters

MANILA, July 13 (PNA) - The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is scheduled to assess the ongoing registration of voters in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) next week.

Comelec Commissioner Armando Velasco said that aside from evaluating the registration process, they may also talk about a possible extension of the registration, particularly in Lanao del Sur.
“We will tackle that in the en banc during our assessment on Monday, July 16,” he added.
Velasco said they will discuss the possibility of having an extension after recording delays in some areas, including the incident last Thursday, wherein the registrants in two barangays in Lanao del Sur were harassed by armed men.
The registration was temporarily suspended but was resumed a few hours later.
He also reported a shooting incident that took place at the municipal hall of Bayang, which wounded some people, also last Thursday.
“While there have been delays (in the registration) because of some unfortunate incidents, I cannot give an assurance yet as to whether there will be an extension or not because that’s the prerogative of the en banc,” Velasco said.

The 10-day registration of voters in the ARMM started on July 9 and will end on July 18. (PNA/Xinhua)

GUN BAN IN ARMM - In effect from July 1 to 23 for voters’ general list-up

The Philippine National Police–Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (PNP-ARMM) will enforce a region-wide gun ban from July 1 to 23 in connection with the ARMM general voters' re-registration set on July 9-18. The measure is based on a memorandum issued by PNP Director-General Nicanor Bartolome last June 27.
In a statement sent to various media outlets here, the PNP-ARMM said the ban incorporates the suspension of permits to carry firearms outside residences.
“Only the members of the PNP, AFP and other law enforcement agencies who are performing official duties and in agency-prescribed uniforms will be allowed to carry firearms,” the order stated.
The gun ban will be implemented in the ARMM provinces of Maguindanao, Lanao del Sur, Basilan, Tawi-Tawi and Sulu, including the cities of Cotabato and Isabela.
Cotabato, though not part of the ARMM, plays host as the provisional seat of the ARMM government.

Isabela City, for its part, also voted against its inclusion in the ARMM although it is situated in the heart of Basilan. (PNA)