Manila, Feb. 4 -- Majority of the cities and municipalities in Negros Oriental are likely to be placed under yellow category for the May 12 elections, a Commission on Elections (Comelec) official said on Tuesday.

Comelec-Negros Island Region Director Lionel Marco Castillano told the Philippine News Agency that 23 of the 25 areas in the provinces will be under yellow category, while the remaining two will be under orange and red.

"The Provincial Joint Security Control Center (PJSCC), headed by Negros Oriental provincial election supervisor Eddie Aba, is now preparing a recommendation to the Regional JSCC for approval and endorsement to the national level," Castillano said.

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