PNP 'full deployment' for Eleksyon 2025 begins May 8

The Philippine National Police (PNP) is set to start its full deployment on the ground on Thursday, May 8, for the security of the May 2025 midterm elections.

In a statement on Tuesday, the PNP said its chief Police General Rommel Francisco Marbil laid out the final operational timeline for election security during a command conference at Camp Crame in Quezon City.

“The PNP has been on full alert status since May 3, and we are now entering the most crucial phase of our preparations,” Marbil said.

“By May 8, we will begin the full deployment of our personnel on the ground to secure polling precincts, vital installations, and other areas of concern,” he added.

Starting Friday, police regional directors will be conducting inspections of their units and will roll out "Kontra-Bigay," a campaign against vote-buying and other election-related violations.

Marbil reminded police personnel that the campaign period is set to end on May 10 and a liquor ban will be effective on May 11.

“On May 12, Election Day, we must remain apolitical. Let us show the Filipino people that the PNP can be trusted — visible, impartial, and fully committed to ensuring a peaceful election,” Marbil said.

The PNP is finalizing the deployment of logistics, transportation assets, communication equipment, and other essential resources in close coordination with the Commission on Elections and partner agencies.

“As we enter the final stretch, I urge every member of the PNP to stay focused, upholding the highest standards of professionalism and integrity,” Marbil said.

“We must always remember that our responsibility is to serve the people and protect their right to vote freely and fairly," he added. —VAL, GMA Integrated News

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