Rappler's latest stories on election hot spots
35 killed in suspected barangay, SK elections violence – PNP
The PNP describes the election period so far as 'relatively peaceful'
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
#ThewRap: Things you need to know, May 11, 2018
Here are the stories you shouldn't miss this Friday
1 in 5 barangays marked as elections hot spot
Out of more than 42,000 barangays nationwide, 7,915 have been labeled by the government as areas where there is heightened political tension and risks
Zero areas in Western Visayas on election watchlist – Comelec
Police are instead monitoring 23 areas of interest
Cebu: 1 city, 6 towns being watched for poll-related violence
The areas identified for close monitoring by the authorities have had a history of intense political rivalry
'No to vote-buying in Samar' – watchdog
SamarVote 4Change fears that rampant vote buying would persist in the province
Pol rivalry in Comelec-controlled Nueva Ecija
In election hot spot Nueva Ecija the incumbent governor seeks to secure his post from a dynasty eyeing for a comeback
Police chiefs pulled out of La Union hot spots
Nationalist People s Coalition candidates protested the pullout of police chiefs in the a number of La Union towns
Masbate vice mayoral bet killed
The Nationalist People s Coalition candidate succumbs to gunshot wounds in the stomach and thigh
