PNP intensifies security for national candidates' campaigns

Starting Tuesday, February 11, the Philippine National Police (PNP) is set to intensify security measures and deploy additional personnel in key locations to ensure the safety of national candidates during their campaigns.

Brigadier General Jean Fajardo, PNP spokesperson, announced that police will be ready for an influx of national candidates from the National Capital Region down to Visayas and Mindanao.

PNP Chief Rommel Marbil ordered maximum deployment in 403 election areas of concern identified by the Commission on Elections (Comelec), categorized into Yellow, Orange, and Red based on past incidents and security threats.

Fajardo emphasized that PNP will increase personnel particularly in high-risk areas under the Red category to prevent violence and political conflicts.

The PNP plans to coordinate with other uniformed services such as the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine Coast Guard, Bureau of Fire Protection, and Bureau of Jail Management and Penology for additional support.