Tuesday, May 22, 2007 (Philippines)

Candidate for fourth district congressman Benhur Salimbangon joins the showing of video camera shots of the controversial ballot boxes as they were brought into the Capitol. Security consultant of the provincial government, Byron Garcia, presented the video shots to the press.(Sun.star photo/Allan Cuizon) ANYONE who blocks the transfer of Bogo town’s ballot boxes to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) 7 or prevents the resumption of canvassing will be arrested, Regional Director Ray Rene Buac warned yesterday. The camp of congressional candidate Benhur Salimbangon said they will not allow the transfer from the Capitol, unless there is a written order or Comelec en banc resolution authorizing it. Pinoy Votes: Sun.Star Election 2007 Coverage [full story]