The Philippine Army deployed almost a thousand Army forces who will augment security operations for the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) 2023 on October 30, 2023 in the provinces of Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).
The Philippine Airforce aircraft transported the soldiers from various units in Luzon and Mindanao who will render security duties in the election. Government security forces are mandated to provide security to COMELEC personnel, poll deputies, and other government personnel performing election-related duties. They are likewise tasked to ensure the availability of transportation assets, communications systems, and other equipment that could be used by the commission in conducting the elections.
Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Roy M. Galido in his earlier guidance, underscored the significant responsibilities of the Army troops in the coming polls: To practice the right of suffrage as well as to ensure the safe, orderly, and peaceful conduct of elections. The Army Chief has likewise directed troops to intensify its security efforts, in collaboration with the Philippine National Police (PNP) and other government security forces in BARMM.
Photos by 6th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office