Stop verbal violence, mudslinging in campaign, Iligan pols told

ILIGAN CITY (MindaNews/29 April) — A network of non-governmental organizations here has appealed to local politicians to refrain from verbal violence and mudslinging in their campaign.

The Civil Society Organization-Forum for Peace Inc.(CSOFP) instead called on candidates to focus on their development and social services plans.

CSOFP head Janina Bernardo said they are tired of the outbursts of local candidates in “using the airwaves in throwing mud [against rivals] and in exhibiting their dirty linens.

All political groups of the city have programs in local radio stations to promote their candidacies, programs, and also in attacking one another.

Recently, one political group unearthed alleged corruption issues on major projects, another talked on omission of public duties and yet another capitalized on issues regarding previous bombing incidents in Iligan to discredit incumbent officials.

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Also Posted in Iligan City.