PEACE COVENANT. Mayor Ella Celestina Garcia-Yulo of Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental signs the peace covenant for the May 9 national and local elections during the rites initiated by the Philippine National Police on Tuesday (Feb. 8, 2022). As of Wednesday (Feb. 9), Moises Padilla has been listed under Category 3, being an "area of grave concern" due to the presence of the New People's Army and other armed groups, and intense political rivalry.(Photo courtesy of Erwin P. Nicavera) BACOLOD CITY - After being placed under the control of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in the 2019 polls, the town of Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental is aiming to hold orderly and peaceful national and local elections this coming May 9. As of Wednesday, Moises Padilla, situated in the fifth district of Negros Occidental, has been listed under Category 3, being an "area of grave concern" due to the presence of the New People's Army (NPA) and other armed groups, and intense