PNP accepts Cotabato City police explanation on torn ballots

This video grab shows police personnel in Cotabato City tearing shaded ballots on May 9, 2022.

Video grab from Twitter user @omironic

MANILA, Philippines —  The Philippine National Police said it 'fact-checked' videos showing police personnel tearing up used ballots and found the explanation of local cops 'satisfactory' even as the investigation into the incident continues.

In a statement, Police Lt. Gen. Vicente Danao, acting officer in charge of the PNP said that reports from Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region found that the viral videos were taken at the Datu Ayunan Elementary School, MB Kalanganan, Cotabato City where PNP personnel served as members of the Special Electoral Board. 

"We have 'fact-checked' (sic.) video footages circulating on the internet wherein police officers were shown tearing some election forms," Danao said. 

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