The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has teamed up with law enforcement agencies in the Philippines in its bid to safeguard the country’s democratic process for the conduct of a clean honest, orderly, peaceful and meaningful May 12 national and local elections.
COMELEC Chairman Atty. George Erwin Garcia, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jr., Philippine National Police (PNP) chief General Rommel Marbil, and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan led an inter-agency command conference to discuss detailed security assessments, deployment strategies, and contingency measures to address potential election-related challenges and for the 2025 elections be conducted in an orderly and credible manner.
The initiative is part of a broader effort to uphold democratic values and ensure that every Filipino can vote freely and safely, emphasizing the importance of unity and coordination in safeguarding the integrity of the 2025 elections.
During the conference, Brawner emphasized the AFP’s commitment to protecting the will of the people and supporting the rule of law during the electoral process.
“The AFP stands firm in its mandate and supports a whole-of-government approach to ensure a secure, honest, and credible 2025 election,” Brawner said.
