PNP prepares for guns, goons, gold, and fake news in elections

The Philippine National Police (PNP) is preparing to address "guns, goons, gold," and "fake news" in the upcoming May midterm elections.

PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil announced that the organization will consider police and military personnel supporting candidates as part of the "goons."

He stated that the Internal Affairs Service has been directed to address involved police officers, who will face severe consequences.

Marbil also highlighted fake news as a significant threat to secure the elections, noting its potential to sway voter decisions and negatively impact candidates.

The PNP is collaborating with the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to combat vote-buying, particularly the electronic forms facilitated by e-wallets.

The police force plans to propose new strategies to Comelec to counter modern forms of election manipulation.