Tarlac bets sign peace pact

ANGELES CITY, Philippines – Local candidates in Tarlac have signed a peace covenant to ensure orderly and peaceful elections in May.

Officials of the Commission on Elections (Comelec), Department of the Interior and Local Government, Philippine National Police, Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting, Northern Luzon Command, community-based organizations, media, students and religious groups attended the signing held in front of the San Sebastian Cathedral yesterday.

The peace accord is a “unified pledge… contending political parties and candidates vowed to shun violence and political rivalry,” said Senior Superintendent Allex Sintin, Tarlac police director.

Fernando Cot-om,Comelec  supervisor for Tarlac, reminded candidates to abide by the rules of the electoral process.

“These include the submission of the statement of contributions and expenses and posting of tarpaulins in designated places only,” Cot-om said.