Philippine police chief warns vote buying in 2022 polls may go digital


Filipino voters will choose a president and vice-president in polls due to be held on May 9, 2022. - Reuters

MANILA, June 14 (Reuters): Philippine police chief Guillermo Eleazar warned on Monday that political candidates may try to take advantage of the growth in the use of digital platforms and e-wallets in the country to buy votes in national elections next year.

Filipino voters will choose a president and vice president, alongside more than 300 lawmakers and thousands of local government officials, in polls due to be held on May 9.

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