At least 12 municipalities in Central Luzon have been recommended by the Philippine National Police to be classified as “ areas of concern ” in light of the midterm elections this coming May.
“Historically, Central Luzon has really had intense political rivalries. There were also violent incidents that happened during the last election, so those areas are our focus and are also among those we have recommended for further monitoring. We are increasing our resources there including the addition of police and our logistical resources,” he added.
According to him, there is only one remaining private armed in the region, and authorities were keeping an eye on the group said to be operating in Nueva Ecija.
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