MIDSAYAP, North Cotabato: Personnel of the Philippine National Police (PNP) will act as members of the Electoral Board in Talitay village, Pikit, North Cotabato, in the May 9, 2022 elections after the six teachers assigned to the area backed out.

Pikit election officer Tarhatan Engid on Wednesday said the teachers had pointed to the constant armed conflict in the area caused by "rido" or clan wars as the reason for their withdrawal.

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