Col. Ramon Zagala, spokesperson of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (PNA file photo) MANILA-The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Monday said the national and local elections were generally peaceful as Filipinos were able to cast their ballots despite some untoward incidents. "Although there are 15 election-related violent incidents, we were able to respond immediately, so we are able to stabilize the situation in those areas na medyo (quite) critical by shifting forces, and because of that, the election, natuloy (proceeded). So in all areas, natuloy yung election (the election proceeded). So our assessment as of now is (that) the election is successful through our support to the Comelec (Commission on Elections) and the PNP (Philippine National Police)," AFP spokesperson Army Col. Ramon Zagala said in an interview with reporters Monday night. Most of these election-related incidents took place in Mindanao, Zagala said, but the presence of government troops in criti
Col. Ramon Zagala, spokesperson of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (PNA file photo) MANILA-The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Monday said the national and local elections were generally peaceful as Filipinos were able to cast their ballots despite some untoward incidents. "Although there are 15 election-related violent incidents, we were able to respond immediately, so we are able to stabilize the situation in those areas na medyo (quite) critical by shifting forces, and because of that, the election, natuloy (proceeded). So in all areas, natuloy yung election (the election proceeded). So our assessment as of now is (that) the election is successful through our support to the Comelec (Commission on Elections) and the PNP (Philippine National Police)," AFP spokesperson Army Col. Ramon Zagala said in an interview with reporters Monday night. Most of these election-related incidents took place in Mindanao, Zagala said, but the presence of government troops in criti