The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) pledged its all-out support to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) by stepping up its intelligence gathering
Comelec Commissioner Aimee Ferolino, Chairperson George Erwin Garcia, AFP Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jr., and PNP Chief Police General Rommel Francisco Marbil in a photo opportunity after their joint press conference on January 9, 2025 at Camp Crame, Quezon City.
During a press briefing at PNP headquarters, AFP Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jr. shared that background checks on election candidates are part of their intelligence operations. This includes flagging individuals with potential security risks.
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