PNP declares full alert for May 12 elections

The Philippine National Police (PNP) initiated full alert status starting Saturday, May 3, to secure a peaceful midterm election on Monday, May 12.

Police personnel are prohibited from taking leave until Thursday, May 15, ensuring sufficient deployment across communities. PNP Chief Rommel Marbil highlighted the readiness of officers with 80% already deployed in BARMM and stressed collaboration with COMELEC for a smooth electoral process.

Marbil has ordered all police commanders to go down to the communities three days before the elections to prevent possible vote-buying, supporting Comelec's anti-vote buying initiatives such as 'Kontra Bigay'.

In Caraga region, at least 6,000 policemen have been mobilized to secure the elections, while Police Regional Office (PRO) 3 in Central Luzon has also been placed under full alert to ensure orderly and honest voting.

Public cooperation is urged for reporting suspicious activities and refraining from spreading disinformation to protect the integrity of the electoral process.