Philippines: Officials in Palawan Province to conduct plebiscite March 13

Event

Palawan Province will hold a plebiscite March 13, to determine whether to divide the locality into three provinces, namely Palawan Del Norte, Palawan Del Sur, and Palawan Oriental.

Authorities will probably increase security, including setting up roadblocks and checkpoints, at polling stations and counting centers March 13. Localized transport and business disruptions are possible nearby the polling and vote counting sites.

Advice

Exercise caution near polling stations and counting centers March 13. Plan for possible localized transport and business disruptions. Heed all official security and transport advisories.