Comelec reshuffling in W. Visayas starts Feb. 4

BACOLOD CITY, Philippines — The reshuffling of the heads of the Comelec offices in Region 6 (Western Visayas) will start tomorrow (Feb. 4, Monday), the same day for the nationwide temporary reshuffling of the poll body’s officials.

Jessie Suarez, provincial election supervisor in Negros Occidental, said Thursday he already received an order, Resolution 9626, stating the re-assignments of provincial election officials nationwide, effective until June 12 this year.

Suarez will be re-assigned to Iloilo province and will be replaced in Negros Occidental by Capiz provincial election supervisor Wil Arceño, who will be replaced by Iloilo provincial election supervisor Elizabeth Doronila.

Aklan election supervisor Ian Lee Ananoria will be reassigned to Antique, whose head Gil Barcenal will be re-assigned to Guimaras where its head Roberto Salazar will be transferred to Aklan.

The Comelec resolution stated the reshuffling is being enforced to enhance the efficiency, competence, integrity and absolute impartiality within the commission, in line with the preparations for the May 13 automated national and local elections.

Suarez added that an order for the reshuffling of town and city election officers is also expected.  (FREEMAN)