Prov’l PNP says working hard to prevent any election-related incident

The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) is assuring the public it is working hard to prevent any election-related incident in the province.

Police Lt. Abegael Donasco, NOCPPO spokesperson, echoed the assurance as she revealed that they will hold regular Joint Security Control Center (JSCC) meetings as part of ongoing preparations for the May 2022 national and local elections.

The JSCC is comprised of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) as the main body, the Philippine National Police (PNP), and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).

Donasco said they recently held a coordinating conference which was attended by COMELEC-Negros Occidental Elections Supervisor Atty. Robert Salazar, and representatives from the Philippine Army, and the Department of Education (DEPED).

Representatives from the local electric cooperatives and internet service providers were also invited to present their plans to ensure that both power and internet connectivity will not be hampered during the elections.

Donasco added that NOCPPO is also finalizing their security preparations to maintain the current peaceful situation of the province.

At present, election hotspot areas in Negros Occidental remain at 18, and Donasco said NOCPPO is assuring Negrosanons that the police is working hard to prevent any incident especially in the hotspot areas.* (DGB)