The Philippine National Police (PNP) assures public readiness for security during the upcoming senatorial and party-list campaign period. Additional personnel will be deployed in key locations based on candidate itineraries. PNP Chief Rommel Marbil has ordered maximum deployment, particularly in 403 classified election areas of concern, ranging from Yellow (suspected past incidents) to Red (significant terror threats).
The Philippine National Police has assured the public that it is fully prepared to provide security as the campaign period for senatorial candidates and party-list groups kicks off on Tuesday, February 11.“Aasahan po natin na yung security coverage po natin sa mga inaasahan pong influx ng mga national candidates po natin from the National Capital Region down to Visayas and Mindanao ay naka-ready po yan,” PNP spokesperson Police Brigadier General Jean Fajardo said in a press briefing.
As of January 9, a total of 403 areas have been classified as election areas of concern: 188 areas under the Yellow category – These areas have reported suspected election-related incidents in the past two polls, excluding those involving domestic terror groups. They may have also previously been placed under Comelec control or have a history of armed groups and intense political rivalries.
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