Ex-MILF Spokesperson Questions Firearms at Group's Assembly, Cites Election Ban Violation
A former spokesperson for the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) has questioned the presence of firearms at the group's assembly, alleging a violation of the election gun ban. An MILF commander defended the event, stating it did not breach election rules, prompting calls for clarification from the Commission on Elections (Comelec).
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