Manila, April 10 -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has reiterated its call to local candidates in Abra and the whole region to ensure the attainment of a fair and safe election where voters are free to choose their candidates.

Araceli San Jose, DILG-Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) director, on Thursday said, "Our efforts in the government should be complemented by a whole-of-society approach. We need to work together to uphold the integrity of the elections and most importantly, maintain a peaceful environment for our voters."

She said the DILG-CAR will continue to support initiatives and programs for the maintenance of public safety and peace especially as elections near.

The DILG has direct superv...