PNP optimistic that ARMM elections will be peaceful and orderly

Miami
August 6, 2008
Story: PNP optimistic that ARMM elections will be peaceful and orderly

All systems go now for the Philippine National Police (PNP) for the upcoming elections at Autonomous Region for Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) on August 11, 2008, Monday.

PNP Spokesperson Chief Supt. Nicanor Bartolome said, “All systems go. We have prepared for this and our initial preparations are already in place for the elections.” Adding that they anticipate that there will be no problems that will occur until the completion of the election.

For the “finishing touches” of the security measures in the election, the PNP is closely coordinating with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Commission on Elections (COMELEC).

Bartolome also added that they are optimistic that the holding of RMM elections will be peaceful and in order.

The PNP is also assuring that the human rights of the people in the provinces of ARMM will be protected. “All rights of every citizen will be properly safeguarded, during the conduct of election. And in every activity where the PNP will participate, the rights of every individual will be given priority,” Bartolome said.

There will be about 6, 800 policemen will be deployed for the ARMM election. From each Regions 9, 10, 11, 12 and Caraga they will augment 120 policemen to ARMM or for a total of 600 police personnel. They will arrive in ARMM three days before the election.