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Army prepares contingency force in NCR for Eleksyon 2025
The Philippine Army has deployed 329 soldiers as a contingency force for the 2025 midterm elections, with additional troops assigned to support peace and order operations.
The contingency force includes specialized teams for Civil Disturbance Management, K-9, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Medical, and CBRN.
Thirty-one military assets, such as trucks and ambulances, are on standby for any election-related emergencies.
All Philippine Army Emergency Response Companies are on Blue Alert from May 11 to 14 to ensure prompt response to contingencies.
A total of 23,591 Army personnel are already deployed for election duties nationwide, with an additional 21,509 on standby alert.
Army Chief Lt. Gen. Roy M. Galido highlighted that Army units will operate in both 'Election Mode' and 'Combat Mode' to maintain electoral duties and ongoing internal security operations simultaneously.
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