MANILA, Philippines — The results of the Palawan plebiscite could be out this Tuesday or within the week, according to the Commission on Elections (Comelec).
Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez said the poll body has already canvassed votes from 18 of 23 municipalities in the province.
“We have already canvassed I think 18 out of 23 and we are scheduled to reconvene today at 2 p.m. So I imagine that we are really close to proclamation now,” he said over ABS-CBN News Channel.
Asked when the Comelec is expected to get the results of the plebiscite, Jimenez said: “Could be within the week, could be today.”
He said the Saturday plebiscite on Republic Act No. 11259, which see…
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