The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Sunday assured the voting public that its forces is not taking any sides in the coming barangay elections.
"The AFP is non-partisan in the conduct of this political exercise," AFP public information office chief Lt. Col. Ramon Zagala said.
And despite of untoward incidents that have marred Philippine elections in the past, he said that the military will do its best to ensure that the barangay elections will be orderly and peaceful.
"Our elections in the past have always been marred by untoward incidents. The Comelec (Commission on Elections), PNP (Philippine National Police) and AFP will ensure the safety of all candidates, voters and BEIs (Board of Election Inspectors); ensure that they will be able to perform their right to suffrage; ensure that their votes will be protected and counted," Zagala pointed out.
"The AFP and PNP are closely coordinating thru the JPSCC or Joint Peace and
Zagala also added that the AFP will remain vigilant against spoilers to this democratic exercise especially the New People's Army, Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighter, Abu Sayyaf Group and other threat group affected areas.
"The AFP deployed augmentation forces in
Zagala stated that effective 8:00 a.m. Sunday, "red alert" status took effect to all AFP units directly committed to election security duties.
"This status will take effect until 8:00 a.m. of Oct. 29. Field commanders may extend the red alert status depending on the situation in their area of responsibility," the AFP public information office chief stressed.
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