Comelec hails guv, security forces for successful polls

Bacolod City – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) recognized on Thursday the contribution of the provincial government and security forces in the successful and peaceful conduct of the May 13 elections in Negros Occidental.

Dubbed as “Pagdayaw” May 2019 National and Local Elections Best Electoral Practices Award for Security Management, Comelec commissioner Rowena Guanzon commended their commitment and support to maintain the province peaceful during the elections last month.

Guanzon led the giving of plaques to Governor Alfredo Marañon Jr., Police Colonel Romeo Baleros, director of Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (Nocppo), and Brigadier General Benedict Arevalo, commander of 303rd Infantry Brigade (IBde) of the Philippine Army, during the recognition rites held at the Social Hall of the Provincial Capitol yesterday.