Tag: elections

  • Armed Forces of the Philippines to Maintain Security Operations During Election Duties

    The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has announced that it will not halt its internal security operations despite its additional responsibilities in supporting the Philippine National Police (PNP) during the upcoming midterm elections. AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla emphasized in a recent interview on Radyo 630 that the military’s internal security efforts will…

  • PROCAR’s ‘Oplan Katok’ Initiative Collects 1,151 Firearms in 2024

    In a significant effort to enhance public safety, the Police Regional Office-Cordillera Administrative Region (PROCAR) has successfully gathered 1,151 firearms throughout 2024. These firearms were collected through 1,202 police operations conducted from January 1 to December 31. According to Col. Carolina Lacuata, the PROCAR information officer, the majority of these firearms, totaling 1,038, were voluntarily…

  • Quezon City Ramps Up ‘Oplan Baklas’ Campaign, Calls for Candidate Compliance

    Quezon City has escalated its ‘Oplan Baklas’ initiative in preparation for the upcoming May elections, focusing on the removal of campaign materials from unauthorized locations. On January 10, 2025, teams from the city’s Department of Public Order and Safety (DPOS) and Traffic and Transport Management Department (TTMD) were active in areas such as CP Garcia,…

  • Bicol Police Launches Election Monitoring Hub in Legazpi

    In a strategic move to ensure the integrity and smooth execution of the upcoming national and local elections on May 12, the Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) has inaugurated its Regional Election Monitoring Action Center (REMAC) at Camp Simeon Ola in Legazpi City. The launch, which took place on January 9, 2025, was overseen…

  • Brig. Gen. Christopher Abrahano Takes Helm as Caraga’s New Police Director

    BUTUAN CITY – The Caraga region welcomes Brig. Gen. Christopher Abrahano as its new police chief, succeeding Brig. Gen. Alan Nazarro who stepped down upon retirement in December. Abrahano, a distinguished alumnus of the Philippine National Police Academy’s ‘Kaagapay’ Class of 1996, assumed his role on January 9, 2025, at the Police Regional Office in…

  • Bicol Police Bolster Security Ahead of Election Day

    In preparation for the upcoming national and local elections scheduled for May 12, the Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) has announced an increase in security measures. Brig. Gen. Andre Dizon, the director of PRO-5, emphasized the importance of these steps in maintaining peace and order during the electoral process. A gun ban will be…

  • Antique Police to Flag Tobias Fornier as Area of Concern Due to Political Tensions

    The Antique Provincial Police Office (APPO) is set to propose that the Municipality of Tobias Fornier be categorized as an area of concern due to escalating political rivalry. This recommendation will be presented to the Provincial Joint Security Control Center (PJSCC), as stated by APPO Information Officer Lt. Col. Willy Diel during a recent interview.…

  • Antique Braces for Election Period with Checkpoints and Gun Ban Enforcement

    As the election period approaches, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Antique, in collaboration with the Antique Provincial Police Office (APPO), is gearing up to establish checkpoints across the province. This initiative is set to begin on January 12, coinciding with the start of the election period and the enforcement of a gun ban. Wil…

  • Bishop Urges Eastern Samar Voters to Shun Political Dynasties and Vote Buying

    In a compelling call to action, Bishop Crispin Varquez of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Borongan has urged the electorate of Eastern Samar to reject the influence of political dynasties and the corrupt practice of vote buying as the region approaches its upcoming elections. In a pastoral letter released on January 5, 2025, the bishop…

  • Supreme Court’s 2024 Performance: 87% Clearance Rate Achieved

    The Supreme Court (SC) of the Philippines reported a clearance rate of 87% for the year ending September 30, 2024, having resolved 4,294 cases. This rate reflects the proportion of cases resolved against those newly filed, while the disposition rate stood at 22%, indicating the percentage of cases resolved from the total existing cases. Throughout…