Comelec orders ex-chair Abas to explain BPE vote-buying allegations

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has ordered its former chairperson, Sheriff Abas, now a district representative candidate for Cotabato City, to explain allegations of vote-buying related to the first Bangsamoro Parliamentary elections (BPE). The Comelec’s Committee on Kontra Bigay issued a show cause order (SCO) against Abas, citing a Facebook post by