PNP deploys 160,000 officers for midterm elections

Updated Fri, May 9, 2025 at 3:42 PM Published Tue, May 6, 2025 at 6:56 PM

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has deployed 160,000 officers nationwide for the May 12 midterm elections.

PNP Chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil confirmed the force is on full alert, emphasizing their role in ensuring peaceful and orderly elections.

As of May 5, 370 areas are designated as areas of concern, categorized as yellow (197), orange (136), or red (35).

Two areas in Maguindanao, Datu Odin Sinsuat and Buluan, are now under the control of the Commission on Elections.

The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) has also raised a 'red alert' starting Friday until May 13, with around 32,000 personnel on standby.

The BFP is inspecting 5,571 precincts for fire safety compliance.

General Marbil visited Police Regional Offices 4-A and 5 to assess readiness and strengthen coordination, complying with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s directive.

He also inspected PRO 4-A's new Regional Command Center, equipped for advanced surveillance monitoring.

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