Peace pacts signed in 4 Isabela towns

BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines   â€“ Four more towns in Isabela conducted simultaneous peace covenant signings over the weekend, as the campaign period for local elective positions is fast approaching.

Peace pacts among local bets were signed in the towns of San Manuel, Santo Tomas, Gamu and Ramon, and other municipalities would soon follow, said Senior Superintendent Franklin Mabanag, Isabela police director.

The covenants are aimed at ensuring honest, orderly and peaceful elections in May, Mabanag said.