At today’s canvassing by the Basilan Provincial Board of Canvassers, the same lawyer was shocked to hear my votes increased to 11,418 and Zubiri’s increased to 21,170 – giving Zubiri a net vote lead of 9,752 votes.

The total number of votes in Sumisip, Basilan is 24,740 with 22,947 voters actually voting. Zubiri’s new total gives him a conversion rate of 92.26% which is once again “statistically improbable”.

I denounce the illegal padding of votes happening right now at the canvassing of votes by the Basilan Provincial Board of Canvassers. I am going to file criminal charges against those involved in these dagdag-bawas operations including those who gifted me with padded votes – I don’t need them, I don’t want them.

I want to win as Senator fairly and squarely, with only the people’s true votes carrying me to victory!