A solidarity pact signing took place at the Police Regional Office 4B (PRO-4B) in Camp Navarro in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.

It brought together various stakeholders to ensure the integrity of the 2025 National and Local Elections (NLE) and Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Parliamentary Election.

The event featured Atty. Gloria Ramos-Petallo, regional election director for Comelec Region 4B, who called for unity in safeguarding the electoral process.

"I urge everyone to work together to ensure that our elections are free, fair, and credible. Let us put the interests of our country and our people above our own interests. Let us show the world that we are a nation that values democracy, transparency, and accountability," Petallo said in her address.

BJMP Regional Director Jail Senior Superintendent Clarence Mayangao also emphasized the agency’s commitment to election security.

He highlighted the importance of collaboration among law enforcement and government agencies.

"Our presence and participation in this pact signing shows our commitment to uphold and protect the integrity of the upcoming elections," Mayangao said.

The event also saw participation from other government agencies, such as the Philippine National Police, Philippine Coast Guard, Department of Education, and the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

Non-government organizations and faith-based leaders also pledged their support for a peaceful electoral process.

BJMP Mimaropa Operations and Information Officer Jail Officer 3 Joefrie Anglo said 1,758 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) in their facilities are registered to vote, with 1,394 casting their ballots at special precincts inside jail facilities, while 364 will vote off-site.

(with reports from JO3 Joefrie Anglo, IO-BJMP MIMAROPA)