MANILA, Philippines — The entire province of Misamis Occidental and Pilar town in Abra have been placed under the control of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) amid threats to security in the May 9 polls. Comelec Chairman Saidamen Pangarungan made the announcement during send-off and turnover ceremonies for up to 18,672 police personnel and teachers and staff of the Department of Education serving in the elections. “In line with security and safety concerns and to ensure an orderly and peaceful election, we have declared additional two areas under Comelec control,” he said in his speech, in…