Tag: election security
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Negros Oriental Highway Patrol Intensifies Election Security and Traffic Enforcement
In a concerted effort to maintain order during the election period, the Negros Oriental Provincial Highway Patrol Team (PHPT) has ramped up its operations. The team is now conducting three checkpoints daily, focusing on enforcing the election gun ban and tackling traffic violations across the province. This escalation in activity follows the completion of a…
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Philippine National Police Recalls 674 Bodyguards in Preparation for Midterm Elections
In a strategic move to bolster security measures for the upcoming midterm elections, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has recalled 674 officers who were previously assigned as bodyguards. This decision was announced by PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo during a press conference at Camp Crame. The recalled officers were previously tasked with protecting 445…
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Philippine National Police Recalls 674 Bodyguards Ahead of Midterm Elections
In preparation for the upcoming midterm elections, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has recalled 674 officers who were serving as bodyguards. This move was announced by PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo during a press conference at Camp Crame. The recalled officers include 445 who were protecting government officials, with the rest assigned to 197…
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Negros Occidental Candidates Safe as Election Period Begins
In a reassuring update from the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO), it has been confirmed that there are currently no threats against the 737 local candidates participating in the upcoming May 12 elections. This announcement came from Capt. Judesses Catalogo, the NOCPPO’s public information officer, who noted that no requests for police security have…
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Pangasinan Police Arrest Four for Violating Election Gun Ban
In a series of enforcement actions, the Pangasinan police have apprehended four individuals for breaching the election gun ban that commenced on Sunday. The arrests were made in various locations across the province, highlighting the police’s commitment to maintaining order during the election period. The first arrest occurred in San Carlos City, where a 38-year-old…
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38 Firearms Handed Over to Police Before Election Gun Ban
In a proactive move before the election gun ban commenced on January 12, 2025, a total of 38 loose firearms were voluntarily surrendered to the police in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental. The firearms were turned in over the weekend of January 10 and 11, as reported by Lt. Stephen Polinar, the spokesperson for the Negros…
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Man Arrested for Gun Ban Violation in Sorsogon Amid Election Period
In a significant move to uphold security during the election period, the Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) arrested a man named ‘Dave’ for violating the gun ban. The 33-year-old was apprehended in Barangay Bagsangan, Irosin, Sorsogon, after he was found firing his gun indiscriminately following a domestic dispute with his wife. The arrest marks…
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Philippine Army Declares Western and Central Visayas Clear of Communist Influence
In a significant development for regional security, the Philippine Army has announced that Western and Central Visayas are now free from the influence of communist terrorist groups (CTGs). This declaration was made by Major Gen. Marion Sison, the commander of the 3rd Infantry Division (3ID), who also confirmed the successful dismantling of the Central and…
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Philippine National Police Arrest 31 and Seize 80 Firearms on First Day of Election Gun Ban
On the inaugural day of the gun ban for the upcoming midterm elections, the Philippine National Police (PNP) reported the arrest of 31 individuals across the country. The arrests included 26 civilians, three security guards, a government employee from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, and a private first class member of the Armed…
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Philippine National Police Arrest 31, Seize 80 Firearms on First Day of Election Gun Ban
On the inaugural day of the gun ban for the upcoming midterm elections, the Philippine National Police (PNP) reported the arrest of 31 individuals across the country. The arrests, which took place on January 12, 2025, included 26 civilians, three security guards, one government employee from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, and a…
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