AFP deploys 42,000 troops for Eleksyon 2022

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has deployed at least 42,000 troops nationwide for Eleksyon 2022.

AFP spokesperson Colonel Ramon Zagala stated that 40,000 troops were fielded by respective unified commands, while an additional 2,000 personnel from headquarters units were sent to augment areas needing more manpower.

The deployment aims to cover election duties and suppress threats from lawless elements, with the AFP focusing on securing the elections and continuing combat operations.

All threat groups, including the NPA and local terrorist groups like the Abu Sayyaf Group and Maute Group, are being monitored.

The AFP chief of staff General Andres Centino has directed the military to operate in two modes: election mode for election-related tasks and combat mode for security operations.

The deployed troops will specifically monitor areas designated with varying security concern levels by the Commission on Elections.