Insurgency is still a primary concern of the Philippine Army
on its bid to achieve honest, peaceful and orderly elections on May 9, 2016.
“The New People’s Army (NPA) is the number one threat at the
national level and our major challenge in the region as well. We are closely
monitoring their activities as part of our security preparations,” said Col.
Cesar Idio, Philippine Army’s 8th Infantry Division assistant commander.
The military expects the armed rebels to collect fees on
permit to campaign, permit to win, and permit to enter. The money generated
through “extortion” will be used to launch more attacks against the government,
according to the military official.
“Their activities aimed at embarrassing the government, but
these are under our control,” Idio added.
Despite recent attacks launched by the NPA against the
military in Samar provinces, the official is
optimistic of the peaceful situation ahead of Election Day due to intensified
security operations.
“But we are not complacent as we prepare mitigation plans
and possible security measures for every possible scenario,” he told reporters.
The military and the police are deputized by the Comelec to
ensure honest orderly and peaceful elections.
Meanwhile, Idio reminded soldiers to remain non-partisan
since voters are depending much on government troops in “upholding their best
interest.”
“The success that we can attain in the coming elections will
showcase how we have matured as an institution. We, the Comelec and the police
are the last bastion of people during elections.”
“During this period, the watchful eyes of the people are on
us, waiting for us to do our mandated tasks, while others are there to see if
we do otherwise,” Idio added.
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