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PNP chief to uphold PBBM’s vow of free, honest midterm polls
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has declared its full readiness to ensure the safety and integrity of the upcoming midterm elections on May 12.
PNP Chief Police General Rommel Francisco Marbil assured the public that the police force will deploy its resources to guarantee a fear-free voting experience, especially in identified election hotspots.
This effort is in line with President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s directive for peaceful elections, with a particular focus on the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), a region prone to election-related violence.
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has identified 34 election hotspots across the country, with 27 of these located in BARMM.
In preparation, the PNP has set up 6,327 checkpoints nationwide to enforce the gun ban.
The BARMM Regional Police has intensified security measures, including strategic troop deployments, increased police visibility, more checkpoints, and enhanced intelligence operations to anticipate and mitigate election-related violence.
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