MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) is intensifying its operations against private armed groups (PAGs) and loose firearms as 2022 national elections approach.
In a statement, PNP chief Gen. Guillermo Eleazar said that this is to ensure credible, orderly and peaceful elections in 2022.
“I am directing all police offices and units nationwide to intensify operations against private armed groups and loose firearms. Hindi lamang Mindanao ang ating tututukan kundi lahat na ng lugar sa bansa (We will focus not only on Mindanao but all areas in the country),” Eleazar said.
“Papalapit na ang eleksyon at alam naman natin na may ilang puli…
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