These areas Sta. Cruz, Matanao, Magsaysay, Malalag, Hagonoy, and Padada in Davao del Sur; New Corella in Davao del Norte; and Monkayo in Davao de Oro.
Meanwhile, these municipalities have been placed under “orange” category due to the presence of NPA: Mabini, Maco, Maragusan, Montevista, New Bataan, and Pantukan in Davao de Oro; Lupon, Davao Oriental; and Kiblawan, Davao del Sur.
Gultiano said the start of the local campaign period in the region last March 25 was peaceful as authorities received no election-related incidents, except for “political statements” between parties that authorities do not consider as “harassments.”
“In Davao Region, the start of the local campaign period was very peaceful. We have no reported untoward incident. So far, the local candidates are compliant with the procedures and other rules and policies while conducting their campaign rally,” said Gultiano, who is also a lawyer.
She said no area in the region was placed in the highest “red” category where both history of intense political rivalries and sightings of NPAs are present.
Gultiano said authorities are constantly assessing the local governments on election-related incidents.
She said authorities will beef up its operations to secure the areas days before the election.
“Our deployment has been set. So far, the situation has been well-handled by our commanders.
