Tag: election security

  • Antique Police Chief Urges Newly Promoted Officers to Uphold Service During Upcoming Elections

    In a ceremony held at the provincial headquarters in San Jose de Buenavista, Antique, the Antique Provincial Police Office (APPO) celebrated the promotion of several officers. APPO Director Col. Lea Rose Peña, during the event on February 6, 2025, emphasized the increased responsibilities that come with their new ranks, particularly in light of the upcoming…

  • 103 BARMM Municipalities Flagged as ‘Areas of Concern’ for 2025 Midterm Elections

    In preparation for the upcoming May 2025 midterm elections, the Commission on Elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Comelec-BARMM) has identified 103 towns within the region as ‘areas of concern’. This announcement was made by Comelec-BARMM Director Ray Sumalipao during a coordination meeting with election officials, police, and military personnel in Cotabato…

  • Philippine National Police Commits to Robust Security for Upcoming Midterm Elections

    The Philippine National Police (PNP), led by Chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil, has pledged to implement comprehensive security measures to ensure the upcoming midterm elections are conducted peacefully and credibly. This commitment was reiterated during the Manila Overseas Press Club’s event titled ‘The Game Changer: Peace and Order and May 2025 Elections’ in Makati City.…

  • Philippine National Police Commits to Robust Security for 2025 Midterm Elections

    The Philippine National Police (PNP), under the leadership of Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil, has pledged to implement comprehensive security measures to ensure the 2025 midterm elections are conducted peacefully and credibly. This commitment was made during the Manila Overseas Press Club’s event titled ‘The Game Changer: Peace and Order and May 2025 Elections’ in Makati…

  • Pangasinan Police Boost Night Patrols with ‘Two-Hour Habit’ Initiative

    In a strategic move to enhance security during the election period, the Pangasinan Police Provincial Office (PPPO) has rolled out a new crime prevention program called the ‘two-hour habit.’ This initiative, which began on January 31, 2025, mandates all 48 police stations in the province to conduct mobile patrols from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m.…

  • Central Luzon Police Seize 101 Firearms, Arrest 103 in Gun Ban Crackdown

    In a robust enforcement of the election gun ban, the Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) in Central Luzon reported the seizure of 101 firearms and the arrest of 103 individuals between January 12 and January 28, 2025. PRO3 Chief Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo highlighted the operation’s success during a press briefing on January 30, emphasizing…

  • Philippine National Police Chief Marbil Prioritizes Reorganization and Election Security Amid Potential Term Extension

    Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil has expressed his contentment with the possibility of his term being extended. Speaking at the National Capital Region Police Office headquarters in Taguig City, Marbil emphasized his commitment to the ongoing reorganization of the police force and ensuring security for the upcoming May 12 elections. He…

  • Over 8,700 Police Officers to Safeguard Ilocos Region During 2025 Midterm Elections

    In a significant deployment to ensure safety during the upcoming May 2025 midterm elections, approximately 8,707 police officers will be stationed throughout the Ilocos Region. This announcement was made by Lt. Col. Benigno Sumawang, deputy chief of the Police Regional Office-Ilocos (PRO-1) Regional Community Affairs Development Division, during a press conference hosted by the Philippine…

  • Comelec Optimistic About Meeting Ballot Printing Deadline Despite Delays

    MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) remains confident in its ability to meet the April 14 deadline for printing 73 million ballots for the upcoming midterm elections, despite setbacks caused by Supreme Court temporary restraining orders. Comelec Chairperson George Erwin Garcia emphasized the target date, stating, “April 14 is still the target date. We…

  • Bicol Region Sees Surge in Firearm Surrenders Amid Election Gun Ban

    In a significant move towards ensuring a peaceful electoral process, the Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) announced that 11 firearms were voluntarily surrendered for safekeeping. This action aligns with the ongoing enforcement of the election gun ban across the region. The announcement was made from the regional headquarters in Legazpi City, Albay. Brig. Gen.…