Central Luzon police go on full alert for May 12 elections

(PNP file photo)

CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga — The Police Regional Office (PRO) 3 (Central Luzon) has been placed under full alert as part of the security preparations for the May 12 midterm national and local elections.

PRO-3 Director Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo told the public of the full commitment of the police in ensuring orderly, honest and peaceful elections across Central Luzon.

“We are closely coordinating with the Comelec (Commission on Elections), AFP (Armed Forces of the Philippines), and other government agencies to guarantee the safety of the public on election day,” she said.

“The peace of the elections is the peace of the people,” she emphasized.

As part of the full alert status from May 3 to 15, additional police personnel have been deployed to election areas of concern and polling centers in the provinces of Bulacan, Nueva Ecija and Pampanga.

She said Quick Reaction Forces and Reactionary Standby Support Forces have also been activated to promptly respond to any incidents of violence or disruption.

Fajardo said its operations centers and intelligence units are conducting 24/7 monitoring to detect and prevent any potential security threats.

She called on the public to cooperate with authorities, refrain from spreading disinformation, and immediately report any suspicious activities that can disrupt the electoral process.

“Elections are not just the government’s responsibility. They are a shared duty of every Filipino citizen. Let us work together to protect our democracy,” Fajardo said.

Police stations across barangays have also been placed on alert to receive reports and ensure strict enforcement of laws throughout the election period.