This was the preliminary observation of the National Citizens' Movement for Free Elections on the conduct of the plebiscites to ratify the creation of Barangays Boganga II and Datu Dalidigan in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur.Namfrel observers reported that in general, the conduct of the plebiscite has been peaceful, and that the morning's activities are characterized by a high turnout of voters.
in one polling place in Bito Elementary School, 133 out of 142 registered voters had already cast their votes. In another polling place in the same school, 275 out of 329 voters had already voted by 10 a.m. The high turnout could be attributed to the people's eagerness to vote. There was also free transportation provided to those who wanted to go to the voting centers, a project started by the city government prior to this plebiscite and originally intended for use of indigenous peoples.
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