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Philippine Army steps up security in Marawi ahead of BARMM elections

From Philippine Daily Inquirer · () English

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  • The Philippine Army increased security operations in Marawi ahead of the Sept. 14 BARMM parliamentary elections.
  • The 4th Mechanized Infantry Kalasag Battalion held briefings, rehearsals and coordination meetings, its commander said.

The Philippine Army has intensified security preparations in Marawi with one week remaining before the historic parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, or BARMM, on Sept. 14.

Lt. Col. Eugene Flores, commanding officer of the Army’s 4th Mechanized Infantry Kalasag Battalion, said the unit had conducted briefings, rehearsals and coordination meetings.

The battalion conducted briefings, rehearsals, and coordination meetings.

· Lt. Col. Eugene FloresThe battalion commander described the unit’s preparations before the BARMM elections.
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