Parañaque voters ratify boundary changes for 5 coastal villages
Voters in five coastal barangays in Parañaque City have overwhelmingly ratified an ordinance to adjust their territorial boundaries near Manila Bay. The plebiscite was noted for its record-breaking speed, with results proclaimed within six hours of the polls closing.
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MANILA, Philippines - Voters in five coastal barangays in Para aque City overwhelmingly ratified Saturday an ordinance altering their existing territorial boundaries adjoining the reclaimed areas in Manila Bay.
Official results released by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) showed that 11,597 voters voted "Yes" to City Ordinance No. 2023-19, which alters the existing territorial boundaries of Barangays Baclaran, Tambo, Don Galo, La Huerta, and San Dionisio in the city.
On the other hand, a total of 2,254 people voted "No" against the ratification.
READ: Comelec to hold plebiscite in 5 barangays in Para aque City
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