CALAMBA, Laguna. In a significant multi-agency send-off and turnover ceremony, security forces and resources were officially handed over to the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) 4A in preparation for the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE). The event took place at the PRO4A Grandstand and drew representatives from various government agencies, law enforcement bodies, and stakeholders, highlighting their collective commitment to ensuring a secure, credible, and transparent electoral process.
As the October 30 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections approach, a total of 9,480 PRO4A personnel will be deployed across Voting Centers/Precincts, Canvassing Areas, and COMELEC Facilities. Among these personnel, some will serve in various roles, including as Convoy, Quick Reaction Team/Special Weapons and Tactics, Route Security, Reactionary Standby Support Force, and will manage COMELEC Checkpoints throughout the region. An additional 1,722 augmented personnel from various agencies, such as the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine Coast Guard, Bureau of Fire Protection, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, Municipal and Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office, and the Public Order and Safety Office, will also be deployed.
The deployment of resources includes vehicles, handheld radios, mobile phones, Body Worn Cameras, and Civil Disturbance Management (CDM) Equipment. Keynote speakers, including government officials and COMELEC representatives, delivered inspiring speeches emphasizing the significance of a fair and peaceful election.
Police Brig. Gen. Kenneth T. Lukas, PRO CALABARZON Regional Director, expressed gratitude for the unwavering support and cooperation, stating, “Today, we come together as one, unified by our commitment to safeguarding our democratic traditions. The 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are a vital aspect of our nation’s democratic tapestry. We pledge to ensure that in CALABARZON, the elections will be free from violence, fraud, and manipulation.”
The event’s highlight was the symbolic turnover of security forces and resources to COMELEC 4A, accepted by Regional Election Officer, Atty. Monalisa C Mamukid. The multi-agency send-off and turnover ceremony reaffirm the dedication of various government agencies to work together for the success of the 2023 BSKE elections.
For further information and updates on the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections, please visit the official social media accounts of COMELEC and the Police Regional Office 4A Facebook page.
Kevin Pamatmat
Si Kevin Pamatmat ay miyembro ng Camp Vicente Lim Press Corps. Nagsimula siya sa larangan ng pamamahayag bilang photojournalist at news correspondent noong 2004. Broadcaster din siya sa DZJV 1458 Radyo Calabarzon at Balita Ngayon Online News.
