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Manila Bulletin devider Philippines devider Metro Manila devider EPD hails peaceful conduct of midterm polls

EPD hails peaceful conduct of midterm polls

Published May 14, 2025 12:22 pm

At A Glance

  • EPD head Brig. Gen. Aden Lagradante said a total of 928 EPD personnel were deployed for election duties, ensuring order and security across 103 polling centers, covering 7,217 polling precincts, and serving 1,104,803 registered voters.
The Eastern Police District (EPD) said the midterm elections in the eastern portion of Metro Manila on Monday, May 12, was generally peaceful.
EPD head Brig. Gen. Aden Lagradante said a total of 928 EPD personnel were deployed for election duties, ensuring order and security across 103 polling centers, covering 7,217 polling precincts, and serving 1,104,803 registered voters.
"Simultaneously, 508 dedicated EPD personnel implemented tireless round-the-clock patrol and police visibility operations to ensure heightened omnipresence and enabling rapid response to any calls for police assistance during the critical time," Lagradante added.
The official explained that EPD's Command Group, chiefs, and all unit commanders conducted inspections and red teaming operations to ensure proper deployment and supervision of personnel.
The EPD said its District Election Monitoring Action Center was activated at the district headquarters to ensure real-time monitoring and reporting of election-related events.
A Media Action Center organized by the District Public Information Office also provided a communication platform for media inquiries and public updates on EPD's deployments and accomplishments.
"In strict adherence to the PNP Police Operational Procedure and with maximum tolerance, EPD enforced all Commission On Elections (Comelec) regulations without exception. The nationwide gun ban led to the arrest of 42 violators and confiscation of 42 firearms including 15 short firearms and 22 improvised firearms, successfully pre-empting potential acts of violence. Similarly, the Comelec liquor ban was stringently enforced with uncompromising vigor resulting in the arrest of 8 individuals, significantly reducing alcohol-induced disturbances in election hotspots. These accomplishments underscore the EPD’s to 24/7 law enforcement and public safety," Lagradante noted.
“This victory is not only for law enforcement, but for democracy itself. Our men and women in uniform worked tirelessly, day and night, to protect the sanctity of the ballot and ensure that the voice of the Filipino people would be heard, free from fear, coercion, or violence. We thank the public for their cooperation and trust. As always, we remain committed to serve and protect whoever has been chosen by the will of the people.”

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