Regional think tank joins call for fair, free and safe elections

This undated file photo shows the printing of ballots. The poll body and the National Printing Office are preparing to print ballots for manual overseas and local absentee voting.

Michael Varcas, file

MANILA, Philippines — A regional network of research think tanks on Monday lauded the resolution by the European Parliament urging the Duterte administration to ensure fair and free elections and "a non-toxic environment” for campaigning for the 2022 polls.

In a statement sent to reporters Monday morning, the Asia Pacific Research Network threw its weight behind the EP's call to monitor the electoral situation in the Philippines.

"We echo the EU's call for fair and free elections. The emerging vitriol and violence in the ongoing electoral campaigns is alarming. We should let the Duterte government know that the world is watching," APRN said in a statement.

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