Manila, April 3 -- The Commission on Elections-Cordillera Administrative Region (Comelec-CAR) said Thursday the change of leadership in the Abra Provincial Police Office was approved by the poll body.

"They sought the central office's approval and was given a thumbs up. The request went straight to the central office," lawyer Julius Torres, Comelec-CAR director, said in a private message.

On Wednesday, the Police Regional Office (PRO) in CAR administered the turnover of leadership of the Abra Police Provincial Office from Col. Gilbert Fati-ig to Col. Foiland Lopez.

During an election period, movement, hiring and dismissal of personnel is prohibited, except with the approval of the Comelec due to a compelling reason.

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