Naga City HUC Conversion Plebiscite Outcome Uncertain, Comelec Chair Says
The outcome of the upcoming plebiscite on Naga City's proposed conversion into a highly urbanized city (HUC) remains uncertain, with Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chair George Erwin Garcia stating it "will not be a walk in the park," as either 'Yes' or 'No' votes could prevail.
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