Mindanao-On the knife's edge: political Intimidations: Political intimidations

Abdul Wahad "Allan" SABAL, Liberal party candidate for vice mayor of the Talitay municipality is escorted at all times by armed special police force officers. There have been several attempts on lives of Sabal brothers since the election campaign began. The grenade was launched in their campaign HQ killing one person and injuring ten supporters. 

Intimidation, harassment and killing of the supporters of the political rivals in Mindanao are increasing amid impending presidential and general elections in Philippines. Political dynasties of powerful clans in Mindanao, southern restive province of Philippines, continue to use private armies to intimidate supporters of the rival candidates.