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Comelec Orders Ex-Chair Abas to Explain Vote-Buying Allegations
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has issued a show-cause order to former chairperson Sheriff Abas, demanding an explanation for alleged involvement in vote-buying. The order stems from circulated photos on social media showing cash attached to Abas' sample ballots. Abas has denied the allegations, calling them a smear campaign.
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