The Philippine National Police (PNP) will increase security measures at checkpoints starting February 11th, when the campaign period for national candidates begins. PNP spokesperson Police Brigadier General Jean Fajardo emphasized the need to balance security with the smooth flow of traffic for supporters and candidates. The PNP will closely monitor 403 areas of concern, increasing deployment in high-risk zones. The campaign against private armed groups (PAG) and loose firearms continues, with authorities investigating surrendered PAG members in Nueva Ecija and hoping for significant developments regarding other PAGs by March 31st.
The Philippine National Police has asked the public for understanding as it would be stricter at checkpoints when the campaign period for national candidates starts on Tuesday, February 11. According to Jun Veneracion’s report on "24 Oras," top officials of the PNP and field commanders met to iron out the implementation of checkpoints.
“Of course, doon sa mga areas na napasailalim sa yellow, orange and red definitely we will increase our deployment, particularly doon sa mga tinatawag natin na mga high-risk areas,” Fajardo said. The campaign against private armed groups and loose firearms continued ahead of the May 12 elections. In Nueva Ecija, a PAG leader in Central Luzon and his men surrendered to the authorities. They did not undergo police custody because there was no warrant of arrest issued to them.
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