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PNP validates 26 violent election-related incidents, but sees no serious threats
As of Friday, May 9, 2025, the Philippine National Police (PNP) had validated 41 election-related incidents (ERIs), consisting of 26 violent and 15 non-violent cases.
The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) reported the highest number of violent ERIs with eight, followed by the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) with seven.
However, a new report on Saturday, May 10, 2025, states that the number of validated ERIs stands at 40, with 26 violent and 14 non-violent incidents.
The PNP has arrested 2,940 individuals nationwide for violating the election gun ban, with Metro Manila having the highest number of arrests.
Despite these incidents, the PNP has not monitored any serious threats ahead of the May 12 elections and considers the election period to be generally peaceful.
PNP spokesperson Police Brigadier General Jean Fajardo stated that they are not being complacent and continue their intelligence gathering.
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