00:00The Philippine National Police announced its readiness for the historic Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao parliamentary elections,
00:09working with other law enforcement agencies to ensure safe, peaceful and fair polls.
00:14Acting Chief Lieutenant General Jose Melencho Nartates Jr. said about 16,000 police officers will be deployed across the region.
00:23He emphasized that the PNP will utilize all available resources to prevent threats from communist terrorist groups,
00:31criminal gangs, private armed groups and local terrorist organizations.
00:36Nartates assured the public that the PNP remains committed to protecting communities
00:40and will continue proactive measures, coordination and intelligence sharing.
00:45He stressed their mandate to guarantee that the upcoming parliamentary elections proceed securely and credibly.
