Tag: election security
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Negros Oriental Braced for ‘Orange’ Status in Upcoming Midterm Elections
DUMAGUETE CITY – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has flagged Negros Oriental as a probable ‘orange’ zone for the upcoming midterm elections on May 12. Lionel Marco Castillano, the Regional Election Director for the Comelec-Negros Island Region (NIR), highlighted the area’s history of election-related violence and fierce political competition as reasons why it would not…
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Central Luzon’s 12 Municipalities Flagged as High-Risk for May Elections
The Police Regional Office 3 (PRO-3) has pinpointed 12 municipalities in Central Luzon as potential hotspots for the upcoming May midterm elections, recommending them to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for heightened surveillance. Although the exact locations remain undisclosed, these areas span across Nueva Ecija, Bataan, Bulacan, and Pampanga, according to PRO-3 Director Brig. Gen.…
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Philippine National Police to Enforce Gun Ban Starting January 12 for Midterm Elections
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is set to implement a nationwide gun ban starting January 12, marking the beginning of the election period for the upcoming midterm elections. This measure aims to ensure a peaceful and secure voting environment. PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo announced during a press briefing at Camp Crame that law…
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Antique Police Gears Up for 2025 Midterm Elections
The Antique Provincial Police Office (APPO) is preparing for the 2025 National and Local Elections (NLE) while continuing to ensure peace and public safety across the province. In an interview at the APPO Headquarters in San Jose de Buenavista, Antique, Lt. Col. Angelo Pueblos, the officer in charge, emphasized their collaboration with various government agencies,…
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Bicol Police Intensify Crackdown on Illegal Firearms Ahead of 2025 Elections
In a robust effort to secure the upcoming 2025 elections, the Bicol region’s Police Regional Office 5 (PRO5) has escalated its campaign against illegal firearms, resulting in the seizure, confiscation, and recovery of 965 assorted weapons. This initiative, spanning from December 11, 2023, to November 24, 2024, was showcased by PRO5 Regional Director Brig. Gen.…
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