The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has launched the election period for the May 2025 midterm polls, urging the public to cooperate with police and military checkpoints. Comelec Chairman George Garcia emphasized the 'plain view doctrine' during inspections, limiting intrusive searches unless there's clear evidence of wrongdoing. The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) vowed to strictly enforce the election gun ban, allowing only uniformed law enforcement personnel to carry firearms. Civilians requiring firearms must obtain special permits from Comelec.
READY FOR DEPLOYMENT. Manila Police District Director Police Brigadier General Arnold Thomas Ibay leads the ceremonial sendoff of police personnel who will be deployed to Commission on Elections checkpoints for the May 2025 elections. Danny Pata
“This prevents security officers from conducting more stringent inspections unless there is clearly visible evidence or reasonable grounds to justify it. Checkpoint inspections should be conducted in well-lit areas with proper signages and markings,” he said. NCRPO Director Brig. Gen. Anthony Aberin assured the public the Philippine National Police, as one of the agencies deputized by Comelec, will carry out election-related duties and enforce laws without bias.
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