Rappler's latest stories on election security
Thousands of cops deployed for barangay, SK elections 2018
Authorities are focusing on areas with a history of election-related violence and those with intense political rivalries
Cebu police bare risks on election day
The Cebu Provincial Police Office runs through some possible risky situations come May 9
Security forces on alert ahead of tense PH elections
Commission on Elections commissioner Luie Guia says the poll body has been receiving reports of massive vote buying
Women supporters of Madalum mayoral bet guard VCMs with sandals
Supporters of Madalum mayoral bet Mila Gainal fight off soldiers with their sandals to prevent vote counting machines from being moved to the town hall
3,500 cops deployed for election duty in Davao City
There will be up to 4 policemen for each polling precinct standing guard 50 meters away from the schools
Central Luzon police chief: Cops ready for May 9 polls
The Police Regional Office 3 sets up a monitoring and action center in preparation for the elections
Security and crowd control measures up at Duterte's precinct
A Davao City police spokesperson calls for vigilance but says security is not an issue in Davao
10 municipalities in Region 12 declared 'areas of concern'
This is mainly for precautionary purposes because of the confirmed presence of armed groups and the intense political rivalries in these areas a Comelec official says
Afghanistan's Abdullah says election 'chance for change'
The presidential debate yielded few surprises but Abdullah and four other candidates coalesced on the need to improve the country s dire security situation
Thai protesters defiant as US warns against coup
The US said it was concerned that political tensions were challenging the divided kingdom s democracy
In presidential vote, El Salvador picks between right and left
The next president s challenges include a crackdown on gang violence
Call for protests over Honduras vote 'theft'
Xiomara Castro and her husband allege that the Supreme Electoral Tribunal manipulated 19 of the votes to favor Juan Orlando Hernandez
Honduras, plagued by poverty and crime, picks new leader
The election pits Xiomara Castro leftist wife of ousted former leader Manuel Zelaya against conservative Juan Orlando Hernandez
Counting underway in knife-edge Zimbabwe election
Counting was underway in Zimbabwe s tightly fought election Wednesday July 31 amid high turnout and accusations of rigging
#PHVote wRap May 13, 12am: Election security
Election security is heightened in volatile election areas hours before elections
More troops sent to S. Cotabato
The Army s 27th Infantry Battalion sent more troops to Tampakan South Cotabato after security concerns caused the postponement of PCOS machine deliveries
Cordillera beefs up security for polls
Quick response teams in Kalinga and Benguet
PNP on high alert for elections
The 148 000 strong Philippine National Police PNP was placed on high alert Monday in preparation for the May 13 elections
Gov wants Negros Occidental under Comelec control
He cites the recent murders in Escalante City and 18 cases of extrajudicial killings in past elections Comelec is not keen on the idea
