Manila Bulletin
PNP to deploy cops as BEIs in Lanao del Sur special polls
Policemen will serve as Board of Election Inspectors (BEIs) in 12 barangays in Tuburan, Lanao del Sur for the special elections on May 24.
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) made this decision due to security concerns that led to a failure of elections in these areas during the May national and local elections.
Philippine National Police (PNP) Director for Operations Maj. Gen. Valeriano De Leon stated that the PNP is coordinating with the Comelec and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to prevent further election failures.
These police officers are among the nearly 1,000 trained by the Comelec as BEIs.
De Leon assured that substantial forces will be deployed to prevent violence and the use of flying voters, which has been a challenge in Mindanao.
He also warned armed groups attempting to sabotage the polls that the PNP is prepared to foil their schemes.
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