From the Philippine News Agency (Oct 13, 2023): Army to be deployed in Davao, Agusan for BSKE (By Che Palicte)
BSKE PREPARATIONS. Brig. Gen. Ronnie Babac, Army’s 1001st Infantry Brigade commander (right), and lawyer Norliza Mamukid, the Davao del Norte provincial election supervisor, lead the conduct of a seminar designed to empower the troops on their duties and responsibilities once deployed for the Oct. 30 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections. During the seminar, identification cards were distributed to the troops to wear while performing election duties. (Photo courtesy of 1001IBde)
DAVAO CITY – The Army’s 1001st Infantry Brigade (IBde), whose field units are set for deployment for the Oct. 30 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Election (BSKE), has assured to do their best to make the political exercise safe, clean, and peaceful.
In a statement Friday, Brig. Gen. Ronnie Babac, the 1001IBde commander based in Maco town, Davao de Oro, said they must stand as guardians of peace and order, ensuring the democratic process will continue smoothly and without disruption.
“Our dedication to upholding the rule of law and maintaining a safe environment for voters to choose their candidates without fear and intimidation (must be sustained)" Babac said.
He further emphasized the troops' obligation to remain apolitical and fair.
The 1001IBde will be deployed to Davao de Oro province; four municipalities and one city in Davao del Norte; and portions of Agusan del Sur as its area of responsibility (AOR). The date and the number of soldiers to be sent out were not disclosed.
To realize their mission, the 1001IBde along with lawyer Norliza Mamukid, the Davao del Norte provincial election supervisor, conducted a seminar on Thursday afternoon designed to empower the troops on their duties and responsibilities once deployed.
In the same activity, troops received their identification cards to wear while performing election duties in their AOR.
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1211737
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