Campaign period kick-off generally peaceful — PNP
THE first day of the campaign period for national candidates went on smoothly on Tuesday with a generally peaceful situation recorded across the country, Philippine National Police chief General Rommel Francisco D. Marbil said yesterday.
Citing consolidated reports from the PNP National Election Monitoring Action Center (NEMAC), the top cop said there were no major incidents recorded throughout the day.
He said PNP personnel nationwide remained vigilant and fully deployed to ensure public safety and security during campaign activities
“We continue to implement strict adherence to election-related laws, particularly the gun ban and other security measures in coordination with the Commission on Elections (and other concerned agencies,” the top cop said.
However, although the initial day of the campaign period proceeded smoothly, the PNP chief urged all candidates, their supporters, and the general public to uphold peace, order, and the rule of law as the campaign season progresses.
“We remain steadfast in our commitment to securing a safe, orderly, and credible electoral process leading up to Election Day. We also call on the public to report any election-related concerns to the nearest police station or through our designated hotlines and social media platforms.,” Gen. Marbil added.
The PNP chief also assured the Filipino people of “our impartiality, professionalism, and dedication in fulfilling our mandate to safeguard democracy and protect every citizen during this crucial period.
