MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur, Philippines --- The Philippine Army is beefing up its forces in Lanao del Sur province for the May 9 national and local elections, focusing particularly on the security of seven towns. The situation in the province is "manageable," according to Brig. Gen. Jose Maria Cuerpo II, commander of the Army's 103rd Infantry Brigade.Cuerpo said they had not seen any violence that could happen during the election. But he said the leadership of the 1st Infantry Division has decided to send a company of soldiers ahead of the polls. The Army is particularly monitoring Pualas, Bayang, and Binidayan because of intense political rivalry in those towns. It is al...
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