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PNP Says BARMM Election Security Is ‘Under Control’ Despite Watchdog’s Violence Concerns

From Philippine Daily Inquirer · () English

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  • Philippine National Police chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said security for the upcoming BARMM parliamentary elections remains under control.
  • He said the police are prepared to protect residents and ensure they can vote safely.
  • His reassurance came despite watchdog concerns about possible election-related violence.

Philippine National Police chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said security for the upcoming parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao remains “under control.”

under control

· Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr.The Philippine National Police chief described the security situation ahead of the BARMM parliamentary elections.

“We assure the people of BARMM that the PNP is prepared to protect their safety and ensure that they can exercise” their right to vote, Nartatez said. His statement came as watchdogs raised concerns about possible violence surrounding the polls.

We assure the people of BARMM that the PNP is prepared to protect their safety and ensure that they can exercise

· Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr.Nartatez reassured residents that police would protect them and enable them to vote.
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