Manila, July 24 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is encouraging registered voters in five barangays in Paranaque City to participate in the plebiscite on Saturday, which will determine whether to alter the existing territorial boundaries of the city's coastal barangays.

Comelec Chairperson George Garcia said the poll body expects mixed reactions to the proposed boundary changes in Barangays Baclaran, Tambo, Don Galo, La Huerta and San Dionisio.

"We expect that not everyone will agree, especially those who will lose or feel that their jurisdiction will be reduced may not agree," he said in an interview Friday.

"This is a contested proposal. We expect that this will not be a walk in the park. That is why we are inviting five bar...