Mimaropa reports zero election violence since Jan 12

Mimaropa has maintained a zero record of election-related violent incidents since the election period began on January 12.

Police Brig. Gen. Roger L. Quesada, director of Police Regional Office 4B, credited the region's peaceful status to intensified security measures, including increased police visibility and numerous checkpoints.

Approximately 10,000 checkpoints have been established across the region, contributing significantly to preventing untoward incidents during the campaign period.

To further enhance security, police forces in Mimaropa have been strictly enforcing the Comelec gun ban, resulting in the arrest of four violators and the confiscation of two small firearms, eight rounds of ammunition, and six other prohibited weapons.

The violators have been charged under Commission on Elections (Comelec) Resolution No. 10728.

Quesada stated that the police are collaborating with the Comelec and other stakeholders to sustain this peaceful environment throughout the elections.

Data from the Regional Election Monitoring Action Center (REMAC) confirms that no suspected or validated election-related incidents have been recorded in Oriental and Occidental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan.