For the first time since its founding, the National Citizens’ Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel) has declined the accreditation granted by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to be the official citizens’ arm for the May 13 elections.
NAMFREL officials (from left) Eric Alvia, Lito Averia, Gus Lagman and Cora Ignacio. PHOTO BY ENRIQUE AGCAOILI