The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the Commission on Elections (Comelec), and the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday signed an agreement reaffirming their shared commitment to ensuring a safe, secure, and orderly electoral process during upcoming 2025 midterm elections.
During the signing rite, AFP deputy chief Lt.Gen. Jimmy Larida underscored the military’s dedication to upholding its constitutional mandate and supporting the integrity of the election process with professionalism and impartiality.
“Today, we reaffirm the strong partnership between the AFP and COMELEC in safeguarding the sanctity of our democratic process,” Larida said.
“As stipulated in this agreement, the AFP is committed to ensuring that the 2025 national and local elections are conducted in a free, orderly, honest, peaceful, and credible manner in adherence to the Constitution,” he added.
The accord was inked by Comelec chairman George Erwin Garcia, Larida and PNP chief Gen Rommel Marbil. The signing outlined a comprehensive security framework designed to protect the integrity of the electoral process.
The poll body on Friday placed Datu Odin Sinsuat town in Maguindanao del Norte under its control following the killing of election officer lawyer Maceda Abo and her husband, Jojo, on March 26.
Garcia said the Comelec has finalized a resolution officially placing the Maguindanao town under Comelec control for the May 12 midterm elections. Rex Espiritu