6 voters collapsed due to heat in Cotabato town precinct
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Some of the voters are given medical attention because of too much heat.
TULUNAN, Cotabato — At least six persons collapsed along the queue of voters waiting for their turn in one precinct at Tulunan Pilot Elementary School.
At least 10 voters were also brought to the medical tent inside the school after complaining of uneasiness. They were later found to have high blood pressure.
Many of the voters in Tulunan, Cotabato were found to have high blood pressure.
Many of the voters in Tulusan, Cotabato were found to have high blood pressure.
Remuel Alocilja, the school principal, blamed the high temperature level for the incidents.
On Monday mid-morning, Tulunan recorded a temperature of 37 degrees Celsius.
Alocilja said the affected voters had recovered after receiving medical care and resting.
Thousands of voters trooped to the polling centers in Tulunan town to get a shot at voting early. /MR
